NH HB219

Eliminates Class II renewable energy source category (solar-specific requirements) from New Hampshire's Renewable Portfolio Standard, moving solar energy to Class I

Excludes wind energy mandated by government procurements from Class I renewable energy sources

Reduces the Class I thermal energy requirement from 2.2% to 1.7% beginning August 1, 2025

Sets fixed Alternative Compliance Payment rates at $42 for Class I, $30 for Class I thermal, $42 for Class III, and $37 for Class IV, removing inflation indexing

Results in estimated annual reduction of approximately $1.2 million in Renewable Energy Fund revenue, with corresponding decreases to General Fund transfers in FY 2026-2027