Bill > HB221

This bill modifies how the cost-effectiveness of system benefit charges is assessed by electric utilities. Specifically, it changes the testing methodologies the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) must use when reviewing these charges. For program years up to and including 2026, the PUC will primarily use the "Granite State Test" and secondarily the "Total Resource Cost test." The bill also allows the PUC to consider and approve modifications to these tests or new testing methods for program years starting in 2027, provided these changes are ordered at least 12 months in advance. Regardless of the test used, the PUC must consider benefit per unit cost as only one factor in evaluating how utilities prioritize program offerings for different customer groups, and electric utilities must ensure their planned electric system savings are at least 65 percent of their total planned annual energy savings.

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