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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Artificial intelligence is transforming business at remarkable speed. Most discussions focus on productivity gains, cost savings or the jobs AI may eventually replace. Yet a more significant change is already underway — one that could reshape the future of nearly every profession.

Letter to the editor: Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake

Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake

The hidden cost of child care: What NH businesses need to know

New Hampshire businesses are facing a workforce challenge that goes beyond wages and hiring.

Passing on your values, not just your dollars

5 tips for creating an estate plan that reflects all of your legacy

NHBR About Town: Week of July 31, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of July 31, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

Managing shadow AI: a 10-point governance road map

Unapproved and unmonitored AI use is spreading inside businesses faster than leadership teams know, and it may be one of the biggest privacy and security blind spots companies have today.

Cheshire Medical Center renovation plan now tops $50M

Amid increased construction costs, Cheshire Medical Center is looking to raise more money in what the Keene hospital said is the largest fundraising effort in its history.