By Granite State Report New Hampshire just rewired the legal meaning of “clean energy.” HB 189 is now law, signed by Governor Ayotte and taking effect September 13, 2025.(LegiScan) On paper, it looks like a harmless language tweak. In practice, it tells you a lot about where our political class…
House Bill 682 (Chapter 286), signed into law on August 1, 2025, transforms New Hampshire’s approach to offshore wind by renaming the Office of Offshore Wind Industry Development to the Office of Energy Innovation, and disbanding key offshore wind-related committees. This shift signals a deprioritization of offshore wind in favor of broader renewable energy interests, potentially delaying future developments.