HB1721 Relative to limiting new system enrollment and adjusting compliance payments under the renewable portfolio standard program.
Relative to limiting new system enrollment and adjusting compliance payments under the renewable portfolio standard program.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Limiting renewable energy programs could keep ratepayers dependent on volatile fossil fuel markets and miss cost savings from renewables.
Your Community
Restricting renewable energy growth undermines clean energy goals and reduces long-term energy security for NH communities.
Your Freedom
Limits the ability of residents and businesses to participate in renewable energy programs.
Status
Lay HB1721 on Table (Rep. A. Davis): Motion Adopted DV 198-152 03/12/2026 House Journal 8
Sponsor
Michael Harrington (R)
The Short Version
Would limit new enrollment in the renewable portfolio standard program and adjust compliance payments, potentially slowing renewable energy growth in NH. Tabled by 198-152 vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Fossil fuel utilities
- ▲ Those who view renewable mandates as costly
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Renewable energy businesses and workers
- ▼ Ratepayers benefiting from clean energy
- ▼ Environmental quality
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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