Barbara Callaway

Net metering is critical to municipal renewable projects, letting owners earn credit for excess energy sent to the grid. Without predictable compensation beyond 20 years, banks, investors, and developers hesitate to move forward. Uncertainty over eligibility is now the biggest barrier to municipal renewable projects. For NH municipalities and schools, local renewable energy provides reliable revenue, budget relief and long-term cost control for taxpayers. Already 38 communities across the state support this bill!