Author: Bob Backus

Backus: Raising NH’s solar standards would yield many economic benefits

It would lower electric bills, add jobs and expand local investment

Energy strategy update is really a ‘down-date’

The Union Leader has praised the recent update of the 2014 state energy strategy. This update was principally the product of two of Governor Sununu’s staffers, neither of whom had prior expertise in energy policy. Praise for the 2018 strategy…

Energy myths and energy facts

Efficiency is still the easiest way to save money on electricity

Lift the cap on rooftop solar

Putting a limit on net metering means stopping growth of the industry

No Labels? No thanks

The better answer is to end the gridlock by electing a president and a Congress controlled by the same party

Changes to RGGI are penny wise and pound foolish

Saving energy reduces the need to build new power plants and transmission, which always mean higher costs

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NH’s high cost of living particularly hard on women, report says

New Hampshire’s high cost of living puts a disproportionate burden on women, particularly mothers, according to a new report published by the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation. The Status of Women in New Hampshire 2025 stresses gender inequities across the state

Coming sooner than you think: NH-made human body parts

Manchester inventor Dean Kamen announced on Friday the culmination of his effort to transform greater Manchester into a hub for regenerative medicine – millyard space dedicated to the actual manufacture of cell-based body repair products and, eventually, body parts.

NH ski areas gear up for new season

Popular destinations such as Gunstock Mountain Resort are trying out new snow groomers from Prinoth in Concord to prep the trails for the 2025-26 winter season

(Op-ed) Invest in New Hampshire Journalism

Why New Hampshire’s communities need strong local reporting—and how you can help

No sale: NH decides to lease not sell redeveloped I-95 welcome centers

Officials say it's a win for the state, and for Hampton, as the state makes a push for proposals from developers/operators

How new data on water/sewer infrastructure might lead to more housing in NH

Only 5.6% of the buildable land in New Hampshire has access to both water and sewer systems. When it comes to much-needed residential construction in the state, that represents an opportunity and a challenge, according to presentations Oct. 29 during…

Woman Holding Pink Ribbon On Light Background, Closeup. Breast Cancer Awareness Concept

Cancer detection benefits may close care gaps

A new report from America’s Health Rankings found that 10.2% of adults in New Hampshire have previously been diagnosed with cancer, and the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows 9,016 cancer cases were reported in NH in 2022.

Stretching the IRA in a post–SECURE Act 2.0 world: special rules for disabled beneficiaries

For families navigating both retirement planning and long-term care, the life-expectancy exception offers a powerful opportunity to preserve wealth across generations.

U.S. debt: Are we at a tipping point?

One Big Beautiful Bill Act further complicates the picture