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Environment (Climate Change)

Every environment bill, vote, and legislator stance in New Hampshire, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1738: relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and relative to energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties.

HB 1738 reduces New Hampshire's annual carbon dioxide emissions budget allowances for 2027-2030 and beyond, lowering the total from previous levels (e.g., to 2,993,220 allowances for 2027). It establishes cost containment triggers: if auction prices reach $19.50 or higher in 2027, the state must release additional allowances to prevent excessive price spikes. This directly affects electricity generators (who must purchase allowances) and ratepayers (who pay for these allowances through utility bills). The bill also simplifies the program by repealing outdated definitions related to banked allowances.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces emissions allowances under RGGI, tightening carbon caps to advance clean energy transition while adding cost safeguards for ratepayers.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces CO2 emissions budget allowances for 2027-2030, directly lowering allowable emissions and aligning with climate protection goals.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Solar Utility Regulation Climate Change