SB449

Relative to relative to the participation of large customer-generators in net metering and relative to energy storage in connection with net metering.

Chamber Passed·3/16/26

New Hampshire SB449 modifies net metering rules for large customer-generators and energy storage systems.

New Hampshire SB449 amends net metering regulations for large customer-generators and energy storage systems. It allows customer-generators to transition to new net metering tariffs but prohibits reverting to previous tariffs. The bill defines "eligible customer-generator" and "industrial customer" and specifies conditions for energy storage systems. It mandates the Department of Energy to adopt rules for energy storage systems and requires the Public Utilities Commission to approve tariffs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 181–158 · Mar 16
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

ITL

181 Yea

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158 Nay

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18 Not Voting

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36 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

9:00 AM

Science, Technology and Energy Executive Session

Apr 6

9:00 AM

Science, Technology and Energy Public Hearing

History

Apr 23

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 181-158 04/23/2026 House Journal 11

Apr 15

House

Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/13/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar)

Apr 15

House

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1439h