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RSA 362-F:5 · Department of Energy Review and Report

Title
XXXIV: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Chapter
362-F · ELECTRIC RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD
Status
current
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362-F:5 Department of Energy Review and Report. – Commencing in January 2011, 2018, and 2025 the department of energy shall conduct a review of the class requirements in RSA 362-F:3 and other aspects of the electric renewable portfolio standard program established by this chapter. Thereafter, the department of energy shall make a report of its findings to the general court by November 1, 2011, 2018, and 2025, respectively, including any recommendations for changes to the class requirements or other aspects of the electric renewable portfolio standard program. The department of energy shall review, in light of the purposes of this chapter and with due consideration of the importance of stable long-term policies:

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I.

The adequacy or potential adequacy of sources to meet the class requirements of RSA 362-F:3;

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II.

The class requirements of all sources in light of existing and expected market conditions;

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The potential for addition of a thermal energy component to the electric renewable portfolio standard;

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IV.

Increasing the class requirements relative to classes I and II beyond 2025;

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The possible introduction of any new classes such as an energy efficiency class or the consolidation of existing ones;

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The timeframe and manner in which new renewable class I and II sources might transition to and be treated as existing renewable sources and if appropriate, how corresponding portfolio standards of new and existing sources might be adjusted;

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VII.

The experience with and an evaluation of the benefits and risks of using multi-year purchase agreements for certificates, along with purchased power, relative to meeting the purposes and goals of this chapter at the least cost to consumers and in consideration of the restructuring policy principles of RSA 374-F:3; and

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VIII.

Alternative methods for renewable portfolio standard compliance, such as competitive procurement through a centralized entity on behalf of all consumers in all areas of the state.

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IX.

The distribution of the renewable energy fund established in RSA 362-F:10. Source. 2007, 26:2. 2008, 368:2, eff. July 11, 2008. 2021, 91:241, eff. July 1, 2021.

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Source note

Source. 2007, 26:2. 2008, 368:2, eff. July 11, 2008. 2021, 91:241, eff. July 1, 2021.

Source history

  • 2007, 26:2
  • 2008, 368:2, eff. July 11, 2008
  • 2021, 91:241, eff. July 1, 2021

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  • 2026 HB1542 add

    of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Committee Established. There is established a study committee on New Hampshire's electric renewable portfolio standard under RSA 362-F and the renewable energy fund under RSA 362-F:10. 2 Membership and Compensation. I. The members of the committee shall be as follows: (a) Three members of the house of representatives, at least one of whom is cu

  • 2026 HB1542-FN add

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    the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Renewable Portfolio Standard Eligibility and Credits; Renewable Energy Certificates. Amend RSA 362-F by inserting after section 6 the following new section: 362-F:6-a Renewable Portfolio Standard Eligibility and Credits. I. Renewable energy systems that began operation prior to the effective date of this section

  • 2026 HB1724 reference

    innovation to ensure that the state can procure affordable, reliable, diverse, and secure energy resources, including energy generation combined with storage, and consistent with RSA 362-F. [III.](c) New Hampshire shall allow market forces and market-based mechanisms to drive prudent use of energy resources. Government intervention to economically advantage one technology over another shall be time-limit