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Bill would phase out REC eligibility over 20 years; DOE says statutory clarity needed
Summary
HB 17‑21 FN would bar new systems from enrolling after a six‑month window and cap REC eligibility at 20 years; DOE said the bill would effectively sunset the RPS over two decades and asked the Legislature to provide clearer statutory direction for program wind‑down and REF‑funded positions.
Concord, N.H. — Representative Michael Harrington presented HB 17‑21 FN, a bill that would close REC eligibility to new systems after a six‑month enrollment window, limit REC minting to 20 years for eligible systems, and require the Department of Energy to reduce alternative compliance payment (ACP) requirements annually as eligible systems decline.
DOE policy staff told the committee the department is neutral but noted the…
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