NH House Testimony

HB1745

House · 2026 sessionDemocraticDied in House

Limits on utility costs charged to ratepayers

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Prohibits public utilities from recovering certain legal, trade association, and promotional costs through ratepayer rates.

relative to the allocation of public utility costs to ratepayers.

Energy and UtilitiesBusiness and Industry

Status

Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · February 25, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

9 submissions
Support 6Oppose 3Neutral 0
Hannah MeiselmanOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

I oppose HB 1745 because reallocating utility costs to ratepayers without strong oversight risks higher bills for households and small businesses. Any changes to cost-recovery rules should prioritize transparency and protect consumers from unjustified increases.

Helen SteeleOpposeTamworth, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Solar is a reasonable energy source for some rural areas

Bonnie HillSupportSouth Sutton, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

The Fish & Game department needs to be able to draw from a broad spectrum of science-based methods for managing and controlling wildlife in New Hampshire, not just relying on public hunting and fishing to do the job.

Suzanna DerynioskiSupportLaconia, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Natch GreyesOpposeConcord, NHfor Business and Industry Association (BIA)Feb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Amber KehoeSupportNorthfield, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Alex de GeofroySupportRochester, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Katie McLaughlinSupportWeare, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Margaret KonzeSupportPembroke, NHfor MyselfFeb 2, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.