New Hampshire

Summary: In 2002, the New Hampshire legislature passed legislation to cap emissions on older power plants of four air pollutants: SO2, NOx, CO2 and mercury. These regulations use output-based methods to measure emissions and impact several power plants that were in existence prior to the legislation. However, the legislation does not apply to CHP systems generally.

Links:

• The legislation can be read here: House Bill 284

Contact:

Joseph Fontaine
Emissions Reduction Trading Programs
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
29 Hazen Drive
PO Box 95
Concord, NH 03302 
(603) 271-6794
jfontaine@des.state.nh.us

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Summary: The Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH) charges standby service under Rate D. Under that tariff, demand and energy charges are balanced, with demand based upon a calculated maximum. Unitil Energy Systems charges for standby service under its auxiliary service rate, or G1. That rates charges for service using somewhat balanced demand and energy charges. Both of these rates are viewed as neutral toward CHP. 

Links:

• PSNH’s rates are available here: Rates
• Unitil’s rates are available here: Rates
• More information about best practices in utility rate design can be found on the EPA’s CHP Partnership website.

Last Updated 08/27/2009

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