NextEra’s challenge to Hampton's $420K tax bill for Seabrook nuclear plant rejected

By: Angeljean Chiaramida

Outlets: Seacoast Online

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 560

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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HAMPTON — A judge recently sided with Hampton in its tax dispute with the NextEra Energy Seabrook nuclear power plant, rejecting the company’s claim the town unfairly assessed its property in the 2023 tax year.

In a Sept. 20, 2026, ruling, Rockingham Superior Court Justice Rudolph Ogden III found NextEra did not sufficiently prove Hampton disproportionately assessed taxes on its portion of the plant compared with other properties in town.

“NextEra bears the …

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