HB1738 Relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative.
Relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Redirecting RGGI revenue to ratepayer benefits could directly reduce electric bills for NH residents.
Your Community
Ensuring RGGI funds benefit ratepayers aligns carbon reduction revenue with consumer interests.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual freedoms; involves how existing program revenue is allocated.
Status
Conference Committee Report 2026-2069c: Adopted, Voice Vote 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Michael Harrington (R)
The Short Version
Would modify how RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative) auction revenue is distributed to benefit ratepayers in NH. Advancing through Senate Energy committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Electric ratepayers
- ▲ Residential energy consumers
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Energy efficiency programs that might lose RGGI funding
- ▼ Environmental programs currently funded by RGGI
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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