NH HB1741

Requires each electric utility in New Hampshire to file a distributed power plant (DPP) program proposal with the Public Utilities Commission, which must approve or modify proposals within 100 days

Establishes DPPs as aggregations of behind-the-meter distributed energy resources (solar, batteries, electric vehicles, smart thermostats) coordinated to provide grid services such as peak demand reduction, load shifting, and system reliability

Authorizes upfront incentive payments for enrolling DERs and performance payments for grid services, with participants able to lock in payment rates for 5 years and higher incentives available for low- and moderate-income customers

Permits utilities to recover program implementation costs through commission-approved mechanisms and prohibits penalties for participant nonperformance or collateral requirements

Requires the commission to establish 5-year capacity procurement targets for system peak reduction, with annual utility reports due by January 31 detailing enrollment and performance; effective date is January 1, 2027