ReVision: Community solar farms give everyone access to renewable energy
For people who don't have solar installations, community solar farms offer environmental and financial benefits
Energy and Environment
End of Merrimack Station power plant settlement eases Bow’s finances
With the town of Bow completing its final payment to the Merrimack Station power plant this year to settle an old tax dispute, the town’s operating budget is set to decrease next year.
Burgess BioPower files for Chap. 11 bankruptcy, ends agreement with Eversource
Burgess BioPower has terminated its purchase power agreement with Eversource and filed for Chapter 11 voluntary bankruptcy, the company said Feb. 9.
The importance of local limits for our wastewater systems
Clean water is essential to our environment and quality of life. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) includes National Pretreatment Program elements developed by USEPA to control pollutant discharges from Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) into the nation’s waterways.
Along the Merrimack River, a No. 1 year ... for No. 2
About 2 billion gallons of raw sewage mixed with stormwater runoff flowed into the Merrimack River last year, blowing the previous record for sewer overflows out of the water.
Carbon credits put timber industry at risk
Carbon harbored in trees now a virtual commodity traded between forest landowners and commercial entities seeking to offset their greenhouse gas emissions
Sunapee Elementary becomes latest Upper Valley school to heat with biomass
New biomass burner brings alternative, wood-burning option that saves money and doesn't rely on fossil fuels
Zoning proposals would allow certain structures in Richmond's wetlands district
If passed, the amendments will allow residents to build certain structures without applying for building permits or a special exception
Turnkey III landfill air pollution permit approved despite appeal
Continuing 'environmental justice violation' draws community backlash over state's duties to protect public health
API Northeast Region Director Michael Giaimo
Energy infrastructure discussion with Michael Giaimo of the American Petroleum Institute
