SB 590-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2026 SESSION
26-2167
06/05
SENATE BILL 590-FN
AN ACT relative to electric aggregation plans.
SPONSORS: Sen. Fenton, Dist 10; Sen. Lang, Dist 2; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Rep. Moffett, Merr. 4; Rep. W. Thomas, Hills. 12
COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources
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ANALYSIS
This bill authorizes municipalities to use revolving funds to support energy services under approved electric aggregation plans.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
26-2167
06/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT relative to electric aggregation plans.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Subparagraph; Revolving Funds. Amend RSA 31:95-h, I by inserting after subparagraph (g) the following new subparagraph:
(h) Facilitating the provision of energy services pursuant to the approved electric aggregation plan under?RSA 53-E:6.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
26-2167
10/30/25
SB 590-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT relative to electric aggregation plans.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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Estimated Political Subdivision Impact | ||||
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | FY 2028 | FY 2029 |
County Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
County Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Local Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Local Expenditures | $0 | Indeterminable Increase more than $10,000 to $100,000 or less | ||
METHODOLOGY:
This bill authorizes municipalities to establish a revolving fund to support the delivery of energy services under an approved electric aggregation plan. These plans are typically self-funded through revenues collected from participating customers. Participation in such programs remains voluntary for both residents and businesses.
New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA) states when a municipality creates a revolving fund under RSA 31:95-h, it may deposit into that fund any portion of the revenues generated from fees, charges, or other income related to the supported services. Additionally, the statute permits the legislative body to approve the deposit of other revenue sources into the fund.
As a result, this bill would allow a municipality’s governing body to supplement electric aggregation programs with general revenues, which could include property taxes, even from individuals or businesses that choose not to participate in the aggregation plan. The bill is expected to result in an indeterminable increase in local expenditures, estimated to range between $10,000 and $100,000 per municipality that opts to implement this provision.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
New Hampshire Municipal Association
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 13, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
Dec. 30, 2025: Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 48
Nov. 25, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1