NH SB449

Large customer-generators (greater than 1 megawatt up to 5 megawatts) with in-service dates after January 1, 2027 must consume at least 33% of their own generation annually to participate in net metering, unless acting as a group host

Creates new "industrial host" category for customer-generators between 1-5 megawatts serving groups of commercial, industrial, or institutional entities within the same utility service territory

Guarantees existing net metering customers receiving Order No. 26,029 alternative tariffs can continue for 20 years from when they first received compensation or through December 31, 2040, whichever is longer

Exempts low and moderate income customers from the 33% consumption requirement

Fiscal impact estimated at $100,000+ annually beginning FY 2028, funded through utility assessments, with costs passed to ratepayers; would require one additional Department of Energy staff position