New Hampshire Business Review - March 9 2012

Thoughts on a primary six months away

Late February is approximately six months before the state primary -- the "other" New Hampshire primary.First, this year is a presidential election year. Just a couple of months ago, it looked as if President Obama was vulnerable to almost any…

It's time to complete electric restructuring

Over a decade ago, the New Hampshire Legislature made the wise decision to restructure the state's electric industry and provide consumers the ability to choose their electric provider. A vibrant competitive generation market developed here and across the region.Consumers have…

RGGI repeal: Twice is not the charm

Once again, a few shortsighted souls in the New Hampshire House have mounted an effort to repeal the state's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. The difference this year is that, fortunately, they appear to be alone.RGGI is a…

Fuel standard is bad for N.H.

To the editor:House Bill 1487 should be enacted in order to avoid costly increases in fuel and heating oil prices for New Hampshire citizens.State Representatives Holden, Bettencourt and O'Brien have co-sponsored the bill, which would require legislative approval prior to…