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HB1718 Relative to authorizing energy storage in connection with net metering.

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Relative to authorizing energy storage in connection with net metering.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

7

Overall Impact Score

Mixed

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

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Your Wallet

Energy storage paired with net metering helps homeowners maximize renewable energy savings and reduce electricity bills.

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Your Community

Battery storage improves grid resilience and supports the growth of distributed clean energy across NH communities.

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Your Freedom

Expands energy independence for homeowners and businesses by allowing them to store and use their own generated power.

Status

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 309; eff. I. Secs 1.4.7.8 eff prov sec 9 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027

Sponsor

Michael Vose (R)

The Short Version

Would allow battery storage systems to be paired with net-metered solar and renewable installations, letting homeowners and businesses store excess energy. Advancing through Senate committee hearings.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • Homeowners with solar installations
  • Renewable energy businesses
  • Grid reliability

Who Pays the Price

  • Traditional utility revenue models

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

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