New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

HB 1741 — relative to the enrollment and use of distributed energy resource aggregations by electric utilities.

Last action — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill addresses enrollment and use of energy resource aggregations by electric utilities.

This bill focuses on how electric utilities can enroll and utilize distributed energy resource aggregations. Essentially, it revolves around the management and integration of various energy resources.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill may influence how renewable energy resources are integrated into the electricity grid.

Summary

relative to the enrollment and use of distributed energy resource aggregations by electric utilities.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.H. Revised Statutes Annotated as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes a distributed power plant program allowing electric utilities to coordinate distributed energy resources for grid services.

  • RSA 362-A

    New Subdivision; Distributed Power Plants: 362-A:10 Definitions. In this subdivision: I. “Aggregator” means a third-party entity that enrolls customers in a distributed power plant (DPP) program and coordinates distributed energy resources (DER) operations. II. “Battery” means distributed storage as defined in RSA 374-F:2, IX. III. “Commission” means the public utilities commission. IV. “Customer” means an active electric service account holder of a regulated distribution utility. V. “Direct participant” means a customer enrolled directly with the utility. VI. “Distributed energy resource” or “DER” means a resource connected to the distribution grid as defined in RSA 374-F:2, VII or RSA 374-G:2, I(b), including solar PV, batteries, smart thermostats, and electric vehicles. VII. “Distributed power plant” or “DPP” means an aggregation of DERs operated in coordination to provide grid services.

    This adds a new definition section for a distributed power plant program, establishing key terms related to the program.

  • RSA 362-A

    362-A:11 Distributed Power Plant Program. I. Each electric utility shall file a DPP program proposal with the commission. II. The commission shall conduct an adjudicated proceeding with stakeholder input and approve or modify each proposal within 100 days. III. Each DPP program shall include: (a) Upfront incentive payments for DERs providing peak load reduction and grid services; (b) Enrollment programs for batteries, electric vehicles, and combined technologies; and (c) Aggregator programs compensating for avoided costs and grid services. IV. Utilities may integrate existing demand management programs into DPP enrollment programs.

    This creates a formal program requiring utilities to propose and implement distributed power plant programs with oversight by the commission.

  • RSA 362-A

    362-A:12 Cost Recovery. Utilities may recover prudent costs associated with DPP program implementation and performance payments and related costs shall be recovered through commission-approved mechanisms, including reasonable interest on working capital.

    This provision allows utilities to recover costs associated with the new distributed power plant program.

  • RSA 362-A

    362-A:13 Performance Targets and Incentives. I. The commission shall establish capacity procurement targets and performance incentives. II. The commission shall set annual targets for system peak reduction over a 5-year period, with financial rewards and potential penalties. III. Additional targets for other grid services shall be established. IV. Utilities shall file annual reports to the commission by January 31 of each year detailing enrollment, performance, and recommendations.

    This mandates the commission to set performance targets and require utilities to report on their progress in achieving these targets.

Action History

  1. Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. Lay HB1741 on Table (Rep. Vose): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 103

  3. Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study

  4. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/09/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 7 P. 38

  5. Executive Session: 02/09/2026 03:00 pm GP 229

  6. Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  7. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 34

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1741 do?
relative to the enrollment and use of distributed energy resource aggregations by electric utilities.
Who sponsors HB 1741?
HB 1741 is sponsored by John Cloutier (Democrat), Thomas Cormen (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Lucius Parshall (Democrat), Kat McGhee (Democrat), Wendy Thomas (Democrat), and Tony Caplan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1741?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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