ISO New England, the region’s electric grid operator, anticipates having sufficient electric resources to meet consumer demand this winter.
Energy
Unitil Responded to 104 Carbon Monoxide Calls in 2024
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With the arrival of the first bitter cold snap of the season and many homeowners cranking up the heat, Unitil is reminding residents to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working properly.
Energy
Changes Sought to Consumer Advocate’s Office
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Proposed changes to the state advocate for residential electric ratepayers, would allow the governor to replace the person at any time, and require an emphasis on fossil fuel and nuclear power for the state’s electric supply.
Energy
Ayotte Won’t Reappoint Goldner PUC Chair
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte appears to be cleaning house among executive department heads held over from the Sununu administration.
Energy
Power to the People: Don’t Believe the Eversource Blarney
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If your utility says it loves you, grab your wallet because you and your cash are almost certainly being unfairly parted.
Business & Economy
Democrats Target PUC Chair Who’s In Holdover Status and GOP Lack of Leadership on Energy
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Democrats held a video press conference Thursday to outline Republican policies and appointees who they say are not doing the ratepayers any favors, like the PUC chair whose term is in holdover status with the governor enraged over recent Eversource rate hike.
Energy
Inflation Reduction Act Rebates for Renewable Energy Appliances a Year Away
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Inflation Reduction Act rebates for heat pumps, induction or electric stoves and heat pump dryers, which could mean hundreds of dollars to New Hampshire consumers this winter, will not be given out likely until next summer.
Business & Economy
Governor, Council Tour Murphy Dam in Pittsburg, Hear Plans for Protecting Downstream
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Built almost 90 years ago and named for the 64th governor, Francis P. Murphy, Gov. Kelly Ayotte, the 83rd governor made an early morning visit to the Murphy Dam on Lake Francis here, Wednesday marveled at the craftsmanship of the gate, learned of its important use controlling the Connecticut River Valley below and heard state plans to upgrade it for the next 90 years.
Energy
Ayotte Criticizes Utility Regulators’ Decision on Eversource Rates
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The governor is not pleased with utility regulators approving a new process for the state’s largest electric utility Eversource that would allow automatic yearly rate increases.
Energy
Extreme heat, first potential heat wave of 2025 in the forecast; Eversource ready to respond
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With the potential for the first heat wave of the year in the forecast, bringing temperatures well into the 90s and high humidity later this weekend and into next week, air conditioners and fans will be working overtime at many homes and businesses.