Energy and Environment

Unitil reports record income for 2012

Unitil Corp. ended up 2012 with its highest net income to date, despite it being the warmest year on record, thanks to higher distribution rates and the switch to natural gas by more people and businesses. The Hampton-based utility reported…

PUC OKs another round of wood heat boiler rebates

New Hampshire's wood pellet and wood boiler industries will be getting another boost, thanks to a decision by the Public Utilities Commission to fund a former federal stimulus program with $450,000 from the state's Renewable Energy Fund. Under the program…

'Very good' bid entered for USA Springs

The bankruptcy trustee for USA Springs received a "very good" bid that's "in the neighborhood" of $7.5 million for the would-be water bottling company's assets -- a bid good enough to skip a planned auction and negotiate a deal by…

Is there potential in N.H. offshore wind generation?

Offshore wind turbines could one day supply four-fifths of New Hampshire's energy supply, according to a report released by the National Wildlife Federation. But Public Service of New Hampshire spokesperson Martin Murray thinks it's "highly unlikely" that such a scenario…

N.H. Energy Summit set for Oct. 22

The New Hampshire Energy Summit, a conference focused on New Hampshire energy policy, will be held Monday, Oct. 22, in Concord. The summit is organized by the Dupont Group, a Concord-based government and public affairs firm, in conjunction with member…