Revision: Jan. 17, 2024, 9:59 a.m.
Science, Technology and Energy
January 9, 2024
2024-0102h
12/08
Amendment to HB 1499
Amend the bill by replacing section 3 with the following:
3 Duties. The duties of the committee shall be to:
I. Define a new civilian national service program or programs, designed to meet local needs by deploying low-cost, reliable, clean energy; implementing energy-efficient solutions to help families save money on their energy bills; rebuilding coastal wetlands to protect coastal communities from storm surges and flooding; managing forests to prevent wildfires; protecting public lands and waters for future generations; enhancing agricultural systems to protect natural resources and conserve water during droughts; and ensuring that all Granite Staters live in healthy, thriving communities.
II. Perform and publish rigorous projected cost/benefit analyses of all programs using an accepted methodology, for example:
(a) Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR), which compares the present value of benefits to the present value of costs. It is calculated by dividing the total benefits by the total costs. Formula: BCR = Present Value of Benefits / Present Value of Costs Consideration: A BCR greater than 1 indicates that the benefits exceed the costs.
(b) Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA), which compares the costs of achieving a specific outcome or benefit. It is often used in situations where outcomes are difficult to quantify in monetary terms. The goal shall be to identify the most cost-effective option for achieving a particular objective.
III. Seek all private and nonprofit grants available to aid in its administration, and determine how to fund programs without the use of taxpayer or ratepayer funds.
IV. Seek partnerships with organizations such as Clean Energy NH, the Sierra Club, the Conservation Law Foundation, Granite Outdoor Alliance, Nature Conservancy, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA, and Future Farmers of America in furtherance of proposed programs.
V. Identify nonprofit sector organizations to oversee effective implementation of the overall program and community-based projects including: (a) Uniform data collection, reporting, and oversight; (b) Uniform grant applications and packages; and (c) Funding levels and types of projects for local organizations.
VI. Build partnerships with institutions of postsecondary education to provide post-service pathways to affordable degrees, credentials, and certifications.
VII. Build partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit employers to provide skills-based workforce training and curriculum and post-service pathways, including apprenticeships.
VIII. Develop a sustainable member recruitment strategy that does not interfere with state business economic interests.