CHAPTER 10
HB 558-FN - FINAL VERSION
3Jan2024... 2321h
2024 SESSION
23-0207
09/05
HOUSE BILL 558-FN
AN ACT requiring the department of energy to initiate a microgrid study.
SPONSORS: Rep. Ammon, Hills. 42; Rep. Potucek, Rock. 13; Rep. Edwards, Rock. 31; Rep. Ankarberg, Straf. 7; Rep. D. Thomas, Rock. 16; Sen. Watters, Dist 4
COMMITTEE: Science, Technology and Energy
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the department of energy to initiate a study to investigate the potential benefits, risks, and key considerations around developing a framework for electricity microgrids in the state.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
3Jan2024... 2321h 23-0207
09/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four
AN ACT requiring the department of energy to initiate a microgrid study.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
10:1 Department of Energy; Microgrid Study; Department Investigation; Report.
I. Within 120 days of the effective date of this section, the department of energy shall initiate a proceeding to investigate the potential benefits, risks, and key considerations around developing a framework for electricity microgrids in the state. In so doing, the department shall consult with electric distribution utilities, microgrid technology companies, distributed generation project developers, high density load businesses, municipalities, one or more state universities, and any other relevant entities.
II. The department’s investigative proceeding shall examine and make recommendations concerning:
(a) Definitions and technical requirements to qualify as a microgrid.
(b) Utility partnerships with municipalities or businesses to develop microgrids that improve reliability and/or avoid costly infrastructure upgrades.
(c) Evaluation criteria and approval process for utilities to propose a limited number of microgrid pilot projects to the public utilities commission annually.
(d) Interconnection with the main power grid including engineering reviews, utility system reliability and operational impacts, cost allocation, and coordination with utilities.
(e) Cybersecurity and physical security standards for microgrids.
(f) Potential benefits of microgrids for grid resilience, peak load reduction, and energy costs.
(g) The role of microgrids in supporting economic growth, clean energy innovation, and reliable electricity service.
(h) Existing regulatory or bureaucratic barriers to microgrid adoption, and changes required to mitigate them.
(i) Any other relevant issue raised in the department’s investigative proceedings.
III. The department shall report its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than one year after initiating the study. The report shall provide guidance to the legislature and the public utilities commission on developing a microgrid pilot program that balances economic development, grid stability, security, costs, and potential impact on rates for existing utility customers and microgrid participants.
10:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: May 14, 2024
Effective Date: July 13, 2024
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Nov. 14, 2023 | 2023-2321h |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2023 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 13, 2023 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 13, 2023 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | House | Exec Session |
| Nov. 6, 2023 | House | Exec Session |
| Nov. 6, 2023 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 9, 2024 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 9, 2024 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 18, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 14, 2024: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/14/2024; Chapter 10; eff. 07/13/2024
May 2, 2024: Enrolled 05/02/2024 adopted HJ 12 P. 44
May 2, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/02/2024); SJ 12
April 18, 2024: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/18/2024; SJ 10
April 9, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/18/2024, Vote 3-0; SC 15
April 3, 2024: Hearing: 04/09/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 14
April 3, 2024: Hearing: 04/09/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 14
Feb. 22, 2024: Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
Jan. 3, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2321h: MA VV 01/03/2024 HJ 1 P. 66
Jan. 3, 2024: Amendment # 2023-2321h: AA VV 01/03/2024 HJ 1 P. 66
Nov. 14, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2023-2321h (NT) 11/06/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC) HC 49 P. 20
Oct. 25, 2023: Executive Session: 11/06/2023 10:00 am LOB 302-304 HC 43
Sept. 27, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 10/23/2023 10:00 am LOB 302-304 HC 39
Sept. 28, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/16/2023 01:00 pm LOB 302-304 HC 39
Sept. 27, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/23/2023 10:00 am LOB 302-304 HC 39
Sept. 5, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 09/26/2023 01:00 pm LOB 302-304 HC 36
Feb. 21, 2023: Retained in Committee
Feb. 16, 2023: Executive Session: 02/21/2023 09:30 am LOB 302-304
Feb. 8, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/13/2023 09:00 am LOB 304
Feb. 7, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/13/2023 09:00 am LOB 304
Feb. 1, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/07/2023 10:00 am LOB 302-304
Jan. 11, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 3 P. 20