HB1738

Relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and relative to energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties.

Final Passage·7/6/26

New Hampshire HB1738 amends energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties, focusing on ratepayer benefits from the Regional Greenhouse Gas.

New Hampshire HB1738 modifies the state's energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties, emphasizing ratepayer benefits from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. The bill updates definitions and processes for energy procurement, including allowances and budget allowances. It also adjusts the coordination of studies and development activities for nuclear energy, particularly when CO2 allowance auction prices meet or exceed certain thresholds. The bill repeals certain definitions related to allowances and modifies the process for procuring energy through multi-year agreements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · Jul 6
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

2:10 PM

Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 2

11:00 AM

Ways and Means Work Session

History

Jul 6

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

Jul 6

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15

Jun 23

Senate

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2190e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14