New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1718: relative to authorizing energy storage in connection with net metering.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1718 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to authorizing energy storage in connection with net metering. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 309; eff. I. Secs 1.4.7.8 eff prov sec 9 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Bernardy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 36 |
| Thomas Cormen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Harrington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 18 |
| Rita Mattson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Cheshire 18 |
| Kat McGhee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 35 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| John Schneller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
| Doug Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 16 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 309; eff. I. Secs 1.4.7.8 eff prov sec 9 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2157e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 47
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2157e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1909s and 2026-1791s (Reps. Vose, Weyler): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1909s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1909s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1909s, 05/14/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 18A
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1791s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Sen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1791s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1714s, AF, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
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