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Committee votes not to recommend phasing out New Hampshire renewable portfolio standard
Summary
The Science, Technology and Energy Committee voted in executive session to not recommend HB 509, a bill proposing a five‑year phase‑out of the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Lawmakers split over economic impacts on ratepayers, biomass facilities and market distortions.
The Science, Technology and Energy Committee voted in executive session on Oct. 7 to not recommend House Bill 509, which would phase out the state’s minimum renewable portfolio standard over five years.
Supporters of the bill argued the public should be free to choose electricity sources and that subsidies for renewable generation should not be perpetual. “We recognize you’re intelligent enough to make a decision for yourself,” Representative Harrington said during debate, arguing that current subsidies distort…
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