1. NH Legislative update March 9, 2016
Jim O’Brien, The Nature Conservancy
Kate Epsen, NH Sustainable Energy Assoc.

2. Today’s agenda Legislative Process – a primer
Legislation – bills, bills, bills
Regulatory – Public Utilities Commission updates: rebate and grant programs
Today’s agenda

4. CROSSOVER!
Where are we now?

5. Energy Legislation 2016 Renewable Portfolio Standard (HB 1104, 1691)
Renewable Energy Fund (HB 1374, SB 302)
Net Metering (SB 333/HB 1116, SB 378)
Energy Legislation 2016

6. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative & Clean Power Plan (HB 1659, SB 492)
Siting and Pipelines (HB 1101, 1660, etc.)
Building & Energy Codes (HB 1282)
Energy Legislation 2016

7. Regulatory Update 2016 Public Utilities Commission:
Annual Competitive Grant RFP
Rebate Program Updates
Changes coming to C&I solar incentive program…
Smaller incentives
Larger projects, etc.
Regulatory Update 2016

8. NH General Court (Legislature): http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/
Public Utilities Commission:
NHSEA.org  “Legislative Resources”
“An Unplugged Guide to Energy in NH”
Resources

9. Jim O’Brien: jim_Obrien@tnc.org Kate Epsen: kate@nhsea.org
Questions?
Jim O’Brien: Kate Epsen: