Bill > SB449

This bill modifies New Hampshire's net metering regulations by establishing a new category called "industrial hosts" and introducing consumption requirements for larger customer-generators. Specifically, for facilities between 1 and 5 megawatts that begin operating after January 1, 2027, the bill requires these generators to consume at least 33 percent of their own generated electricity on an annual basis. The bill defines an "industrial host" as a customer-generator that can offset electricity requirements for a group of commercial, industrial, or institutional entities within the same utility service territory. The legislation also provides continuity for existing net metering arrangements, allowing projects under the current Order No. 26,029 to continue receiving their current tariff for either 20 years or until December 31, 2040, whichever is longer. An important exemption is included for low and moderate-income customers, who are not subject to the 33 percent consumption requirement. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for larger renewable energy generators while ensuring they utilize a significant portion of their own generated electricity, and it will take effect 60 days after passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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