NH HB1748

Establishes the New Hampshire Energy Efficiency and Resource Development Authority as a quasi-public nonprofit corporation governed by a 10-member board of directors, including 6 ex-officio members and 4 governor-appointed public members

Transfers administration of statewide energy efficiency programs from utilities to the new authority, funded through system benefits charges, local gas distribution adjustment charges, RGGI auction proceeds, and ISO-NE market revenues

Requires at least 20% of system benefits charge funds be spent on low-income energy efficiency programs, at least $400,000 annually on promoting energy efficiency benefits, and at least $2 million annually on municipal energy efficiency projects

Authorizes state-guaranteed loans up to $20 million per borrower (90% of unguaranteed portion) and state-guaranteed bonds up to $25 million to support nuclear power generation and related industries receiving U.S. Department of Energy funding

Promotes development of Generation III-plus and Generation IV nuclear generation through workforce development programs, educational partnerships, feasibility studies, and manufacturing support, effective January 1, 2027