Author: Harold Turner

Is 2020 the year for expanded net-metering in New Hampshire?

The top five reasons why it’s a different playing field for the measure this go-round

Net metering: Which side are you on?

Why the governor’s override pits consumers and businesses against the interests of utility shareholders

Turner: HB 365 plugs the net metering utility loophole

It eliminates the possibility of cost-shifting to customers

Why the energy vetoes must be overridden

On June 19, Governor Sununu vetoed Senate Bill 446 and Senate Bill 365, two energy bills crafted to expand self-generation for larger businesses and municipalities in New Hampshire and keep existing biomass-fueled power plants operating here. Both passed the NH…

Why the governor’s energy vetoes must be overridden

His actions on SB 446 and SB 365 were simply wrong on the merits and wrong on the facts

The governor, and the state, are at an energy crossroads

Change is inevitable, despite the efforts of outside interests

The GOP’s dangerous dependence on Northern Pass

It’s simply not a good deal for New Hampshire

We must strengthen, expand N.H.’s clean tech sector

The technology is here already – we simply have to put it to work for the economy

More news from NHBR:

In NH, U.S. energy secretary says clean energy is expensive; urges approval of natural gas pipeline

With gasoline near $4 a gallon and healing oil prices expected to jump this winter, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday said clean energy initiatives are partly to blame for high prices of energy. Wright, the founder and former chief-executive of a Denver-based oil-services and fracking company, spoke within eyesight of a small solar array at the Raymond district office of the New Hampshire Electric Co-op.

Rochester looks to block data centers with zoning law. Will it work?

City officials are taking steps they hope will prevent data centers from locating in Rochester.

Stand Alone Exterior Solar Panel System Installation, Renewable Green Energy Generation Concept.

New state law empowers homeowners with ‘balcony’ solar panels

With a new state law set to go into effect with the dawn of a new year in 2027, Granite Staters will be able to install so-called “balcony solar” panels for home use.

Landfill-siting bill praised and panned

House Bill 707, signed into law by NH Gov. Kelly Ayotte, promotes expanding existing landfills, rather than building new ones, and also establishes a seven-member committee to evaluate landfill sites.

Bipartisan group seeks discussion and legislation on key NH issues

The recently formed New Hampshire Forum has been whittling down — from 18 to four to one or two — important issues that will be addressed in the 2027 session of the state Legislature.

Solar Panels. Power Station. Blue Solar Panels. Alternative Source Of Electricity. Solar Farm. The Source Of Ecological Renewable Energy

Cracks in the clouds over solar energy

Upcoming legislation may provide (somewhat) smoother permitting process for developers

Gas prices cause NH economic indigestion

New Hampshire is feeling some economic indigestion at the start of the summer season, and the main culprit is gas. Six in 10 (61%) of respondents to a new University of New Hampshire polls are worried about the current and future price of gas, and a clear majority put the blame on President Donald Trump.