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HB1455 Relative to the criteria for reliable energy sources.

Environment & Energy Dead Auto-scored

Relative to the criteria for reliable energy sources.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

4

Overall Impact Score

Concerning

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

4
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Your Wallet

Potentially limiting renewable energy expansion could keep NH dependent on more expensive fossil fuel imports.

3
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Your Community

Could hinder clean energy development and keep NH reliant on out-of-state fossil fuels.

4
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Your Freedom

Government picking energy winners and losers restricts market freedom and consumer choice.

Status

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 35

Sponsor

Jeanine Notter (R)

The Short Version

Would have defined criteria for what qualifies as 'reliable' energy sources, likely favoring fossil fuels and nuclear over renewables. Killed via ITL voice vote. Such definitions could disadvantage solar and wind energy in state policy.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • Fossil fuel and nuclear energy interests

Who Pays the Price

  • Renewable energy developers
  • Ratepayers seeking cheaper energy options
  • Clean energy jobs

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

This bill was auto-scored using AI analysis of the bill text and legislative data. Scores may be refined as we review more bills.