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The Utility Rate Bill
New Hampshire bill aims to cap utility rate hikes
Relative to utility rate increases to inflation-adjusted thresholds and performance incentive metrics for utilities.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would stop the commission from approving electric rates that rise more than 4% above inflation and add performance metrics to push utilities to be more efficient.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Consumers could avoid big surprise hikes and maybe see better service, but utilities may earn less and could push costs elsewhere, so the bill matters now as rates are rising fast.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill limits any electric rate increase to 4% above inflation.
- It requires the public utilities commission to set performance metrics for utilities.
- The commission must hold an investigative proceeding within a year to decide on the new rules.
- Multi‑year rate plans can be approved but must be reviewed every four years.
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