Stricter landfill site criteria relies on veto override
Proponents of the bill believe it has enough bipartisan support to advance without the governor’s signature
Energy and Environment
Local municipalities still awaiting final state rules for community power plans
NH Public Utilities Commission postponed voting on final rules, causing another delay
Cost effective?
State’s new 10-year energy strategy focuses on high costs, but downplays energy efficiency, climate change
Brady Sullivan to pay $25,000 penalty for lead violations at Rhode Island property
EPA hits Manchester company for unlicensed work at Pawtucket mill renovation
Two new laws seek to boost solar energy development in New Hampshire
Governor signs bills to standardize utility connection fees, encourage solar for low-income users
Opinion: Clean energy investments will protect communities and create jobs
Why our leaders in Congress must act now
NH reaches $500k Superfund cleanup cost deal; EPA takes legal action over contaminated Wilton site
Georgia Pacific agrees to pay state’s costs in ongoing cleanup; federal agency seeks access to former Abbott Machine site
Supreme Court ruling on EPA authority could limit action on Bow coal plant
Climate activist turn to state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Amid increases, NH Electric Cooperative’s rates remain lower than other utilities
Policymakers debate whether other utilities should adopt the co-op’s energy purchasing model
NH advocates point to policy actions in the face of rising energy costs
What are the policies that could keep costs down in the future?
