NH lawmakers may reestablish a climate and health protection program – without any state funding
Senate to vote Thursday on SB 496 with a unanimous recommendation of 'ought to pass'
Author: Hadley Barndollar -New Hampshire Bulletin
Getting the power back on faster with Eversource’s ‘rapid pole’ technology
The first time Eversource used its new “rapid pole” technology, it was the Christmas 2022 storm and New Hampshire had 200 broken poles around the state.
Supreme Court: Liberty Utilities cannot recover Granite Bridge costs through rate hikes
In 2021, the utility sought to recoup $7.5m in development costs from the abandoned project by temporarily increasing rates for customers
Compensatory mitigation: An attempt to even the scales of environmental impacts
It’s a way of offsetting construction impacts to wetlands and other aquatic resources
Two agencies seek to cut energy costs, consumption in state-owned buildings
Executive Council OKs $180k to promote energy reduction, responsible behavior and efficiency strategies
NHDOJ faces ‘more complex civil litigation load than at any time in recent memory’
Department seeks additional $6.9 million for ongoing cases to augment original $350,000 appropriation
What the Monadnock Region flood mayhem says about the future of rain in NH
As the atmosphere warms, rain is heavier and falls with more intensity
As NH sets out to gauge energy-efficiency awareness, education may not be enough
‘Awareness does not translate into action’
Banned since 1979, PCBs are still found everywhere in New Hampshire
Little attention has been given to the pollutants, and money to address the issue has been scarce
Comment period begins on Gulf of Maine offshore wind development
Input needed on commercial wind energy development off coast of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine
Q Hydrogen: Creating a ‘world’s first’ in New Hampshire’s North Country
Utah-based firm seeks to turn former paper mill into hydrogen-fueled power plant
NH’s hydrogen mystery
State sits out on $3.6 billion Northeast clean hydrogen hub proposal
State wins back local jurisdiction in PFAS lawsuit against 3M, other companies
Federal judge remands case to Merrimack County Superior Court
Discounted CSA shares available for limited-income residents
Farm Share Program to provide access to fresh and local food
Private well users, reimbursed by NH for PFAS remediation, are being taxed on it
Widespread confusion persists on taxable rebates
Exec defends ISO New England’s role in region’s renewables development
‘I don’t feel we are the holdup,’ he says at Portsmouth meeting
NH House budget writers seek major rewrite of key Sununu spending proposals
Housing fund, money for new prison targeted; bigger boost in Medicaid rates sought
Should NH put responsibility on manufacturers for waste impacts?
Bill to study extended producer responsibility wins House panel OK’
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Christopher Ellms Jr. confirmed to chair PUC
Christopher Ellms Jr. received a 4-1 vote from the executive council on Wednesday, March 4, to become the next chair of the state’s Public Utilities Commission.
Powering AI
Will New Hampshire ever land a massive data center?
Bow considers withdrawing from Community Power Coalition program
Bow could become the first town to withdraw from the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire as residents confront high energy costs.
Energy officials fight Eversource rates in court
New Hampshire’s energy officials are asking the state’s Supreme Court to review a decision by utility regulators that raised rates for Eversource customers last summer.
Pittsfield residents clash over proposed $2.66M wastewater project
Residents debated a proposed $2.66 million wastewater project during a town deliberative session at Pittsfield MidCadle High School, with discussion focusing on costs, long-term planning and who should pay.
Mass timber boosts industry
Innovation is promising for builders, loggers and rural communities
Ask the Experts: Engineering resilience amid a changing climate
For the last several years, housing and commercial development have been under the spotlight in New Hampshire. Building professionals have had to be creative to address challenges in infrastructure, resilience in the face of a changing climate and a focus on sustainable design. Our expert weighs in on engineering innovations and trends.
Foam recycling trial run planned for Dublin
Dublin is considering whether to join 27 other New Hampshire towns in a statewide Styrofoam recycling program and will host a trial foam collection event on Saturday, Jan. 31, with a snow date of Feb. 7.
Coalition addresses increase in electricity rate
Following news of Nashua Community Power’s increased electricity rate for the next rate period, Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) gave a presentation to the Board of Aldermen (BOA) during a special meeting to discuss the rate change and give an overview of Nashua Community Power.
