HB1285 Establishing a commission to study if New Hampshire may implement an R-PACER program.
Establishing a commission to study if New Hampshire may implement an R-PACER program.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
R-PACER programs help homeowners finance energy improvements with no upfront costs, reducing utility bills long-term.
Your Community
Clean energy and resilience improvements benefit entire neighborhoods and reduce environmental impact.
Your Freedom
Gives homeowners new financing options for improving their properties without restricting anyone.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Sponsor
Chris Muns (D)
The Short Version
Would establish a commission to study implementing R-PACER (Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy & Resilience) in NH, allowing homeowners to finance energy efficiency and resilience upgrades through property tax assessments. In Senate Commerce.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Homeowners wanting energy efficiency upgrades
- ▲ Clean energy businesses
- ▲ Municipalities
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal; this is a study commission
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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