The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) is calling on legislators, community leaders, and residents to take immediate action to support HB 760, a bill crucial to protecting fair competition in the state’s energy market and ensuring consumer choice. With the bill’s fate uncertain in the House Science, Technology & Energy (ST&E) Committee, CPCNH is mobilizing supporters to reach out to lawmakers and advocate for its passage.
“HB 760 is a cornerstone policy that safeguards New Hampshire’s competitive energy market,” said Deana Dennis, CPCNH’s Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs. “This bill ensures that utilities cannot unfairly shift costs onto Community Power customers, maintaining a level playing field and preserving local decision-making. Without HB 760, ratepayers who have chosen Community Power or competitive suppliers could be forced to subsidize cost overruns from utility supply services. We urge legislators from both parties to stand with their communities and ensure this bill moves forward.”
The bill prevents utilities from socializing cost overruns by charging all ratepayers, including those who have opted for competitive energy supply services. Instead, HB 760 ensures that default service costs are paid solely by the customers who receive that service, protecting local control and fair market competition.
“New Hampshire has long embraced energy choice, but that right is now at risk,” said Bill Baber of Dover and Chair of CPCNH’s Regulatory & Legislative Affairs Committee. “Without HB 760, utilities will have an unfair advantage in the marketplace, harming Community Power programs and limiting consumer choice. Our members and supporters must act now to protect energy freedom and fairness for all ratepayers.”
Immediate Action Needed
CPCNH is urging all supporters to contact members of the House Science, Technology & Energy Committee ahead of the bill’s critical vote. Outreach should focus on engaging all committee members, who will play a decisive role in determining HB 760’s future.
ST&E Committee Contact List
Representative | Telephone | District | Towns Represented | |
Michael Vose (Chair, R) | 603-734-4084 | Rockingham – 5 | Epping | |
Douglas Thomas (Vice Chair, R) | 603-490-3226 | Rockingham – 16 | Londonderry | |
JD Bernardy (R) | 603-969-5796 | Rockingham – 36 | Hampton Falls, Kensington, Newton, Plaistow, South Hampton | |
Jeanine Notter (R) | 603-423-0408 | Hillsborough - 12 | Merrimack | |
Michael Harrington (R) | 603-942-8691 | Strafford - 18 | Barrington, Middleton, New Durham, Strafford | |
Lex Berezhny (R) | 603-271-3369 | Grafton - 11 | Alexandria, Grafton, Groton, Hebron | |
Tom Ploszaj (R) | Belknap - 1 | Center Harbor, New Hampton | ||
James Summers (R) | 603-320-1572 | Rockingham - 20 | Newton, Plaistow, South Hampton | |
Rita Mattson (R) | 603-531-3011 | Cheshire - 18 | Dublin, Jaffrey, Rindge | |
John Schneller (R) | 603-488-5941 | Hillsborough - 2 | Bedford | |
Kat McGhee (D) | 603-465-2033 | Hillsborough - 35 | Hollis | |
Lucius Parshall (D) | 603-876-3696 | Cheshire - 8 | Harrisville, Marlborough, Nelson, Roxbury, Sullivan | |
Tony Caplan (D) | 603-428-7042 | Merrimack - 8 | Bradford, Henniker, Warner | |
Wendy Thomas (D) | 603-271-3369 | Hillsborough - 12 | Merrimack | |
Thomas Cormen (D) | 603-448-2442 | Grafton - 15 | Lebanon | |
Ned Raynolds (D) | 603-271-3369 | Rockingham - 39 | Portsmouth | |
John Larochelle (D) | Not Available | Strafford - 19 | Rochester | |
Dale Swanson (D) | 603-759-4241 | Hillsborough - 5 | Nashua Ward 1 |
Upcoming Legislative Check-in – March 7 at 3:00 PM (Virtual)
Stay informed and engaged by joining our Legislative Updates Check-in on March 7 at 3:00 PM via Zoom. Get the latest updates on key energy bills and learn how you can support ongoing efforts. If you need a direct meeting link or assistance joining, email Madelyn@communitypowernh.gov. Add this event to your calendar!
Supporters can act by:
Submitting testimony in support of HB 760 (Download Testimony Letter Template).
For more details, visit CPCNH’s website or review the HB 760 Bill Briefing.
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The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) is a public power agency serving a membership of ~70 New Hampshire cities, towns, and counties and ~200,000 electric customers. Governed by communities, for communities, CPCNH works to lower energy costs, expand clean options, and give local governments a stronger voice in state energy decisions. The Coalition fosters collaboration, supports innovative energy projects and programs, and advocates on behalf of consumer interests and the collective voice of our members. Focused on transparency, sustainability, and community empowerment, CPCNH ensures all New Hampshire residents benefit from affordable, reliable, and locally guided energy solutions.
