374-G:1 Purpose. – Distributed energy resources can increase overall energy efficiency and provide energy security and diversity by eliminating, displacing, or better managing traditional fossil fuel energy deliveries from the centralized bulk power grid, in keeping with the objectives of RSA 362-F:1. It is therefore in the public interest to stimulate investment in distributed […]
374-G:2 Definitions; Exclusions. – I. The following definitions shall apply in this chapter except as otherwise provided: (a) " Commission " means the public utilities commission. (b) " Distributed energy resources " means energy storage, electric generation equipment including clean and renewable generation, energy efficiency, demand response, load reduction or control programs, or technologies […]
374-G:3 Electric Generation Equipment Funded by Public Utility; Requirements. – Any electric generation equipment funded in part by a public utility under this chapter is subject to the following requirements: I. The energy produced by electric generation equipment owned by the public utility shall be used to benefit low-income customers, with such benefit as […]
374-G:4 Investments in Distributed Energy Resources. – I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, as provided in RSA 374-G:5, a New Hampshire electric public utility may invest in or own distributed energy resources, located on or inter-connected to the local electric distribution system. II. Distributed electric generation owned by or receiving […]
374-G:5 Rate Filing; Authorization. – I. A New Hampshire electric public utility may seek rate recovery for its portion of investments in distributed energy resources from the commission by making an appropriate rate filing. At a minimum, such filing shall include the following: (a) A detailed description and economic and environmental evaluation of the […]
374-G:6 Exemption; Rural Electric Cooperatives. – The requirements for commission authorization for recovery of investments under RSA 374-G:5 shall not apply to rural electric cooperatives for which a certificate of deregulation is on file with the commission. Source. 2008, 373:1, eff. Sept. 9, 2008.
374-G:7 Exclusion. – Any renewable generating equipment funded in part by a distribution utility under this chapter shall not be included in the calculation of the total rated generating capacity under RSA 362-A:9, I for purposes of limiting net energy metering. Source. 2008, 373:1, eff. Sept. 9, 2008.