HB1539

Authorizing electric utilities to issue AAA-rated bonds for the purpose of storm cost recovery and infrastructure resilience.

Complete·4/17/26

New Hampshire HB1539 authorizes electric utilities to issue AAA-rated bonds for storm cost recovery and infrastructure resilience.

New Hampshire HB1539 amends RSA 369-B to allow electric utilities to issue rate reduction bonds for storm cost recovery and infrastructure resilience. The Public Utilities Commission can approve adjustments to the RRB charge to ensure timely recovery of all RRB costs, including capital costs and bond issuance expenses. The commission can issue finance orders for rate reduction bonds if it finds the issuance is in the public interest. Electric utilities can apply for finance orders to fund storm costs, with a decision from the commission within 180 days.

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Calendar

Mar 10

9:20 AM

Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Feb 3

3:00 PM

Science, Technology and Energy Executive Session

History

Apr 17

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/15/2026; Chapter 25; eff. 04/15/2026

Apr 8

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026 House Journal 9 P. 56

Mar 26

Senate

HB 1539 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7