New Hampshire § 374-G-3 - Section 374-G:3 Electric Generation Equipment Funded by Public Utility; Requirements.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 374-G-3 — Section 374-G:3 Electric Generation Equipment Funded by Public Utility; Requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 374-G-3. Section 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 determined by the commission, as an offset to distribution system losses or the public utility company's own use, or any other use as approved by the commission; II. The energy produced by electric generation equipment utilizing a non-renewable fuel source that is owned by a customer, or sited on a customer's property shall be used to displace the customer's own use; III. The energy produced by electric generation equipment utilizing a renewable fuel source that is owned by a customer, or sited on the consumer's premises shall be used to displace the customers own use; however, if energy is occasionally generated in excess of the customer's energy requirements, it may be credited to the customer's account in a subsequent period. IV. Any biomass-fueled generation shall meet the emission requirements to qualify as eligible biomass technology under RSA 362-F:2, VIII. V. Any fossil-fuel fueled generation shall produce combined heat and power with a minimum energy efficiency of 60 percent, measured as usable thermal and electrical output in BTUs divided by fuel input in BTUs, shall be installed as an integrated combined heat and power application, and shall meet the following emission standards (in lbs/MW-H): NOx-0.07; CO-0.10; VOCs-0.02. A credit to meet the emission standard may be applied at the rate of one MW-H for each 3.4 million BTUs of heat recovered. VI. These requirements apply in addition to and do not preempt or replace any emission standards or permitting requirements applicable to a given generation facility under any other applicable state or federal law.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 374-G-3
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 374-G-3 cover?
Section 374-G-3 ("Section 374-G:3 Electric Generation Equipment Funded by Public Utility; Requirements.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Hampshire § 374-G-3?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 374-G-3" (New Hampshire). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Hampshire official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Hampshire attorney.
How does New Hampshire § 374-G-3 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Hampshire can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in New Hampshire.