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NH HB1455

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeanine Notter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes new Chapter 374-I, "Energy Security and Clean Energy Standards," to prioritize domestic energy sources and minimize reliance on foreign adversaries for New Hampshire's energy supply

  • Requires energy sources serving New Hampshire customers to be affordable, reliable, dispatchable (available on demand), and must include hydrocarbons as part of the energy mix

  • Defines "reliable" energy as sources maintaining at least 80% performance that are not subject to intermittent availability or daily weather variations

  • Mandates nuclear reactor fuel be sourced primarily from North America and prohibits sourcing from foreign adversary countries as designated under federal law

  • Expands the definition of "green energy" for state programs to include nuclear power, natural gas, and hydrocarbons that meet Clean Air Act standards alongside traditional renewable sources

Legislative Description

Relative to the criteria for reliable energy sources.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Science, Technology and Energy12/4/2025

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