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NH SB447
Bill
Status
11/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Avard
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AI Summary
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Defines "advanced nuclear resource" (ANR) to include generation IV nuclear technologies such as small modular reactors with generating capacity between 0-300 megawatts, allowing utilities to own and operate these resources
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Extends the deadline for electric distribution utilities to issue requests for proposals for multi-year purchased power agreements from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2040, with commission petition deadline extended to June 30, 2041
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Increases the annual cap for low-moderate income community solar projects from 6 MW to 18 MW and caps individual project size at 3 megawatts
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Raises the threshold for simplified single net metering from 100 kilowatts to 500 kilowatts, reducing metering costs for mid-sized customer generators
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Expands the definition of "political subdivision" for municipal host net metering to include public housing authorities and nonprofit educational institutions
Legislative Description
Enabling electric utilities to own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear resources, and relative to purchased power agreements for electric distribution utilities and limitations on community customer generators.
Last Action
Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, State House, 02:00 pm; Senate Calendar 46
12/9/2025