NH PUC’s decision could shake up energy industry
New Hampshire’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has issued a decision on the state’s net metering policy that could have ripple effects for the state’s renewable energy industry.
Energy and Environment
Lawsuit filed against owners of Seabrook nuclear plant over alleged project sabotage
Energy company Avangrid is accusing NextEra Energy of sabotaging the development of a transmission line meant to bring Canadian hydropower onto the New England grid
New heat pump compressor tech developed in NH is out of this world
A New Hampshire company will use a federal grant to bring space-worthy compressor technology down to Earth to better heat and cool people’s homes.
Mount Sunapee Resort delays new parking lot project
Mount Sunapee Resort has postponed construction of a new parking lot along its access road in Newbury until the spring, but if local environmental groups have their way, the project will remain stalled until further water testing paints a clearer picture of whether it poses a contamination risk to Lake Sunapee.
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More money headed toward cyanobacteria remediation
The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee on Oct. 18 approved $500,000 in federal funds to address cyanobacteria blooms, the often-toxic growths that can pose health risks to pets and humans.
EPA assessment of Seacoast Superfund site finds ‘unacceptable added risk’ from PFAS
Some surface waters and associated wetlands near a Seacoast Superfund site have an “unacceptable added risk” from accidental ingestion, according to a new risk assessment from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Businesses may recover millions in insurance coverage from old policies for “long tail” environmental claims
While often overlooked, old insurance policies may provide coverage for environmental liability arising out of historic contamination.
Black Mountain sale a harbinger of activity as NH resorts gear up for winter
New Hampshire winter resorts prepare for the 2024-25 season with facility improvements and trail-blasting
