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Sponsor frames net‑metering bill as clarifying, DOE raises monitoring questions; hydro and renewable groups support
Summary
Senate Bill 232 would clarify eligibility and grandfathering in New Hampshire’s group net‑metering program. Sponsors and some industry witnesses said the bill protects existing projects and clarifies metering rules; the Department of Energy and utilities asked for narrower language and monitoring safeguards.
Senate Bill 232 was introduced as a clarifying measure for New Hampshire’s group net‑metering program, intended to resolve uncertainty about metering requirements, participant eligibility and grandfathered provisions.
Senator Mark McConkie, sponsor of SB 232, told the committee the bill "does not expand the net metering program; it simply offers clarity for certain participants in those few existing facilities that are currently eligible but have not yet been approved to participate." He circulated an amendment that streamlines section 3 and sets the effective date upon passage.
Matt Young, attorney with the New Hampshire Department of Energy, said the…
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