Author: Carl Gustin

Time to revisit natural gas pipeline plans

Another severely cold winter shows the region’s need for more reliable supply

Listen to the real energy concerns

New England is at greater risk of higher energy costs and price volatility today than a year ago

Energy cost, reliability are hitting employers

Action is need to address serious near-term challenges

We need an all-resource energy strategy

Despite the warm winter, NH households pay well over 50% more than the national average for electricity and almost 70% more for natural gas

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New research shows high costs, limited funding led to decline in early education programs in NH

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