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SB 106

relative to the participation of customer generators in net energy metering.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Innis and 5 co-sponsors

Clarifies and potentially adjusts how customer generators participate in New Hampshire’s net energy metering, including eligibility, credits, and billing impacts.

Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Vose): MA RC 172-152 01/08/2026 HJ 2 P. 72
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Bill Summary · SB 106

Summary of SB 106 (2026) – New Hampshire

Title

Relative to the participation of customer generators in net energy metering

Purpose and intent

SB 106 addresses how customers who generate electricity (customer generators) participate in net energy metering (NEM). Net energy metering generally allows customers who install on-site generation (such as solar panels) to receive credit for excess electricity they export to the grid, typically balancing consumption with generation over a billing period. This bill seeks to modify or clarify the framework under which these customer generators participate in NEM.

Key provisions and changes (as indicated by the bill’s history and committee actions)

  • Establishes or clarifies participation rules for customer generators in the state’s net energy metering program.
  • Potentially adjusts eligibility criteria for customer-generators to enroll in NEM.
  • May modify how credits are calculated, how excess generation is compensated, or how bill credits are applied.
  • Could alter interconnection or metering requirements tied to NEM participation.
  • Addresses administrative and regulatory aspects of NEM participation, possibly including program administration, raccurring fees, or reporting obligations.
  • May set or adjust caps, timelines, or sunset provisions related to NEM benefits for customer generators.

Note: The bill’s exact provisions evolved through committee stages (Science, Technology and Energy; later referrals and amendments). The text reflects ongoing consideration of how customer generators engage with NEM, with amendments and potential interim study provisions.

Who and what is affected

  • Private individuals, businesses, and non-residential customers who generate electricity on-site and participate in NEM.
  • Utilities and electric distribution entities responsible for metering, billing, and administering NEM programs.
  • State agencies and the legislature responsible for overseeing energy policy, rate design, and interconnection standards.
  • Potentially, developers or customers considering distributed generation projects that rely on NEM credits.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has undergone multiple committee actions since 2025, including hearings, executive sessions, and amendments.
  • It was introduced in early 2025 and moved through the Senate Science, Technology and Energy Committee, with amendments and potential referals to Finance or other committees.
  • Final disposition in 2026: The Bill was laid on the table and also subjected to motions to postpone indefinitely in January 2026, indicating active committee and floor consideration with differing outcomes possible (passage, amendment, interim study, or table).
  • If enacted, the provisions would become effective according to the bill’s effective date section (not specified in the provided history; typically upon passage or a future start date).

Potential impact

  • Clarifies or redefines how customer-generated energy participates in NEM, which can influence the economics of residential and commercial solar or other distributed generation installations.
  • Could affect the value of NEM credits, billing arrangements, and the attractiveness of on-site generation investments.
  • May introduce new administrative requirements for utilities and customers, such as metering configurations, reporting, or eligibility criteria.
  • Interim study provisions suggest ongoing evaluation of NEM design and its impact on ratepayers, distributed generation growth, and utility operations.

If you’d like, I can pull the bill’s full text or add a comparison with current NH NEM rules to illustrate exact changes and their practical implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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