Amendment 2026-1453h to SB538 (2026)

Extending net metering eligibility terms for municipal energy projects.


Revision: April 15, 2026, 10:08 a.m.

Rep. Vose, Rock. 5

Rep. Bernardy, Rock. 36

Rep. D. Thomas, Rock. 16

April 10, 2026

2026-1453h

07/05

 

 

Amendment to SB 538-FN

 

Amend RSA 362-A:9, II-a as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:  

 

II-a. Each electric distribution utility shall make available alternative tariffs for net metering to eligible customer-generators in accordance with Order No. 26,029 dated June 23, 2017, and the net metering rules adopted by the commission. Any eligible customer-generator that has submitted an interconnection application to a distribution utility on or before the effective date of this paragraph and that is used to offset the electricity requirements of a group consisting exclusively of one or more customers who are political subdivisions that first receive compensation under an Order No. 26,029 alternative tariff shall remain eligible to receive that tariff for 15 years from the first day on which compensation is received.

2026-1453h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill establishes long-term eligibility for certain customer-generators to receive net energy metering compensation under alternative tariffs approved by the public utilities commission.