NH SB589

Establishes a task force led by the Department of Transportation to study transmission corridors, heavy trucking EV charging terminal locations along interstate highways, and port electrification, with a report due by June 30, 2027

Authorizes the Department of Energy to create a microgrid pilot program identifying up to five potential sites to enhance transmission resilience and support distributed energy development, including small modular reactors

Requires the Department of Energy to develop cybersecurity guidelines for distributed energy resources connecting to transmission or external communication systems, with a report and recommendations due by June 30, 2027

Mandates public water systems and wastewater treatment facilities using internet-connected control systems to implement cybersecurity protection programs, with facilities not using such systems exempt

Includes a sunset provision repealing the task force, microgrid pilot program, and cybersecurity guideline sections after completion, with most provisions taking effect upon passage and water cybersecurity requirements effective July 1, 2027