New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB386

Introduced
12/12/23  
Refer
12/12/23  
Report Pass
3/11/24  
Engrossed
4/2/24  
Refer
4/2/24  
Report Pass
4/23/24  

Caption

Relative to establishing a committee to study power generation, transmission, distribution, and storage.

Impact

If passed, SB386 will have implications for state energy policies by identifying critical areas that may require upgrades and innovations. The study committee will be charged with investigating current power sources and determining their adequacy for future demands, which could pave the way for legislative recommendations aimed at enhancing New Hampshire's energy capacity and reliability. It seeks to provide a structured approach to understanding and addressing the state's energy challenges.

Summary

Senate Bill 386 aims to establish a committee dedicated to studying various aspects of power generation, transmission, distribution, and storage. This initiative seeks to address the increasing importance of power infrastructure in response to evolving energy demands and the need for efficient energy management strategies. The bill outlines the formation of a committee consisting of members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives tasked with several responsibilities pertaining to energy resources.

Contention

While the bill is primarily a study initiative, there may be points of contention regarding the composition and focus of the committee. Questions may arise about which energy sources should be prioritized and the potential for conflicts of interest among committee members. Additionally, discussions may include concerns regarding the costs associated with upgrading current infrastructures and how those costs would be managed or distributed among residents and businesses in New Hampshire.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH LD838

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Options for Public Financing of Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure, Generation Projects and Energy Storage Projects

NH SB386

Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund (Lower Bills and Local Power Act of 2026)

NH HB897

Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund (Lower Bills and Local Power Act of 2026)

NH HB0897

Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund (Lower Bills and Local Power Act of 2026)

NH SB6076

AN ACT Relating to streamlining consumer-owned utility procurement requirements for clean energy generation, energy storage, transmission, and distribution projects until the 2045 carbon free compliance date under the clean energy transformation act;

NH HSB519

A bill for an act relating to energy production including the modification of electric power generation, energy storage, and transmission facility ratemaking principles.

NH HB0238

Utah Energy Generation and Transmission Planning

NH HB1775

relative to utility ownership of natural gas and nuclear power generation facilities.

NH SB421

(New Title) relative to the membership and duties of the trauma medical review committee and establishing a study committee to review the membership and duties of other boards and an appointment related to emergency medical services.

NH HR1416

Joint Study Committee on Generational Sustainability of Family Farms; create

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