RSA 362-F:9 Purchased Power Agreements.

I. Upon the request of one or more electric distribution companies and after notice and hearing, the department of energy may authorize such company or companies to enter into multi-year purchase agreements with renewable energy sources for certificates, in conjunction with or independent of purchased power agreements from such sources, to meet reasonably projected renewable portfolio requirements and default service needs to the extent of such requirements, if it finds such agreements or such an approach, as may be conditioned by the department of energy, to be in the public interest.
II. In determining the public interest, the department of energy shall find that the proposal is, on balance, substantially consistent with the following factors:
(a) The efficient and cos