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New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission Approves Eversource's Proposed Rate Increase

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The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission has given its preliminary approval to Eversource's proposal to increase the Regulatory Reconciliation Adjustment (RRA) rate by an average of $0.00025 per kilowatt hour (kWh), which would result in a 0.3% increase in the total bill for residential customers. This decision was made in response to Eversource's petition filed on March 3, 2025, which was updated on May 13, 2025. The Department of Energy, however, has expressed concerns about the proposed rate increase, particularly with regards to the vegetation management program (VMP) budget for 2024 and 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eversource's proposed RRA rate increase would result in a 0.3% increase in the total bill for residential customers.
  • The Department of Energy has expressed support for Eversource's request, but with certain conditions.
  • The Department opposed Eversource's proposed VMP budget for 2025, citing concerns about the apparent ineffectiveness of the VMP in terms of addressing storm damage mitigation.
  • The Department noted that it will provide its final position at the upcoming hearing on June 30, 2025.
  • Eversource has stated that it anticipates a final decision in its pending rate case (Docket No. DE 24-070) prior to the August 1, 2025, implementation date of the RRA rate.
  • The Commission has indicated that it will issue its order on the pending Eversource Rate Case on July 25, 2025, which may impact Eversource's ability to implement any changes to its RRA rate filing.

Statistics:

  • The proposed RRA rate increase would result in a 0.3% increase in the total bill for residential customers.
  • The proposed VMP budget for 2025 is $43.8 million.
  • The Department has expressed concerns about the apparent ineffectiveness of the VMP in terms of addressing storm damage mitigation.
  • The Commission has indicated that it will issue its order on the pending Eversource Rate Case on July 25, 2025.

Sources:

  • Daniel C. Goldner, Chairman New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission 21 South Fruit Street Concord, NH 03301 Re: DE 25-016; Public Service of New Hampshire dba Eversource Energy; Petition for Approval of Change in Regulatory Reconciliation Adjustment Rate - Department of Energy Position Statement (7/30/2025)
  • DE 25-016_2025-06-30_exh_5 EXHIBIT 5 001 2
  • Revised Direct Testimony of Ashley Botelho and Richard Chin in Docket No. DE 25-016 (tab 8) at 30 (Changes to citation)
  • Michael J. Crouse, Esq. NH# 276987 Hearings Examiner/Staff Attorney 21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10 Concord, New Hampshire 03301 Michael.J.Crouse@energy.nh.gov 603-271-0917

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