Q&A: NH Electric Co-op CEO Alyssa Clemsen Roberts
The co-op's new president speaks to the energy market, skyrocketing electricity costs, and how to get more women working in energy
Author: Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin
What does NH lose if its primary is no longer first?
For the political elite, there’s a lot at stake, but voters are ambivalent
Two ballot questions await voters on Election Day – here’s what they mean
One seeks a constitutional convention, the other asks to eliminate the register of probate position
As winter approaches, New Hampshire’s heating fuel reserves remain low
Price, market volatility blamed for depleted levels
Advocates, utilities grapple with PUC investigatory powers
With new ground rules on policy and rulemaking, ‘everything is precedent-setting’
Unitil seeks 160% rate increase
Consumer advocate weighs challenge to proposal that’s higher than Eversource and Liberty hikes
A bleak economic and energy outlook prevails as election approaches
Half of respondents in UNH-BIA poll say their finances are worse this year
What ‘largest climate legislation ever’ would mean for NH’s economy, environment
Measure would create over 4,000 jobs, study finds
Amid increases, NH Electric Cooperative’s rates remain lower than other utilities
Policymakers debate whether other utilities should adopt the co-op’s energy purchasing model
NH advocates point to policy actions in the face of rising energy costs
What are the policies that could keep costs down in the future?
With energy prices rising, Sununu proposes $60 million energy relief program
Governor proposes $100 payments to New Hampshire families to defray costs
What a new law on energy efficiency means for New Hampshire
HB 549 arose after wave of controversy after a PUC decision last year
Public Utilities Commission does an about-face on energy-efficiency decision
Panel votes to restoring NHSaves budgets to 2020-21 levels
Legislation aims to reform cybersecurity reporting requirements for municipalities
NH House panel unanimously recommends passage of bill
Lawmakers seek to add PUC deadline to energy-efficiency legislation
Amendment seeks to address recent months-long delay in panel vote
NH utilities join advocates in seeking reconsideration of PUC energy-efficiency order
Move is first step toward Supreme Court appeal
Lawyers point to quorum problem with NH Public Utilities Commission order
Only one commissioner issues clarifying order on energy-efficiency ruling
Liberty Utilities asks NH PUC to suspend energy-efficiency decision
Company says impact on customers would be significant
Clean Energy NH sues over PUC energy-efficiency cuts
‘One more hit to the construction industry,’ says electrical contractor
New Hampshire water infrastructure projects claim the most ARPA aid so far
Environmental Services has received 40% of approved funding
PUC order forces Eversource, Liberty Utilities to halt NHSaves projects
Companies take action after 3-year energy-efficiency plan is rejected
PUC rejects energy-efficiency plan
Commission says it would place ‘an enormous burden on ratepayers’
How federal funds will bolster infrastructure in New Hampshire
$1.1 billion earmarked for highway repair
Net metering, community power measures go into effect in New Hampshire
State officially begins accepting community power plans
New Hampshire electric rates to jump due to spike in natural gas cost
60 percent hike in rates seen for Unitil customers
Liberty Utilities seeks PUC OK for 20-year natural gas contract
Deal with Tennessee Gas Pipeline would boost supply up to 25%
Legislative panel seeks complete overhaul of energy siting process
Push to eliminate Site Evaluation Committee gains steam, but timing questions emerge
NH municipalities urged to tap federal funds for water, wastewater infrastructure
With $1 billion in repairs needed statewide, time to invest is now, they’re told
Appledore Island’s lessons in renewable energy
On Appledore Island, the challenges and opportunities of solar and wind are already playing out
After years of attempts, state gets a new and expanded net metering law
Measure allows ‘political subdivisions’ to install larger renewable energy projects
‘A final wake-up call’
New report predicts flooding, extreme heat, sea level rise in NH
‘Everything is in a state of flux’
New NH Department of Energy struggling to find its footing
Interest in local food doesn’t always mean more sales for New Hampshire farmers
Despite Covid sales boom, concerns emerge about its staying power
New Hampshire prepares for federal funding to boost broadband access
But is it enough to keep rural towns from getting left behind?
