SB597

Relative to utility rate increases to inflation-adjusted thresholds and performance incentive metrics for utilities.

Introduced·11/25/25
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New Hampshire SB597 establishes performance incentive mechanisms for utilities and restricts energy rate increases.

New Hampshire SB597 mandates the Public Utilities Commission to evaluate and establish performance incentive mechanisms for electric and gas utilities, linking their revenues to achieving specific performance metrics. The bill also restricts energy rate increases to no more than 4 percent after adjusting for inflation. The commission is directed to consider factors such as baseline performance, existing infrastructure, and data systems when implementing these mechanisms.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 10

9:00 AM

Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Jan 27

9:00 AM

Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6

Mar 4

Senate

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 9

Jan 28

Senate

==RECONVENE== Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:00 am; Senate Calendar 4