Utilities and fossil fuels did well Thursday in the House while renewable energy and preventing climate change did not.
Business & Economy
Sponsor: C-PACE Bill Would Allow More Renewable Energy Investment; Opposed by Utility
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Capital investment tools that could help create ways for commercial and multi-family units to be designed or made more efficient and environmentally resilient are being explored in this legislative session.
Business & Economy
Emergency Planning Zone Communities Get Updated Seabrook Station Brochures
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New Hampshire communities within the EPZ include: Brentwood, East Kingston, Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, New Castle, Newfields, Newton, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Rye, Seabrook, South Hampton and Stratham
Education
NH Senate Republicans Focused on Fighting for the Family
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The Republican majority in the New Hampshire Senate is focused on preserving the life and prosperity of “hardworking New Hampshire families” by keeping taxes low and providing services to the neediest.
Energy
Thanks for Saving Christmas, Utility Line Workers
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What a year 2022 has been for the state’s beleaguered electric customers. Rates soared to astronomical levels – and now, you might conclude, our four utilities even managed to ruin Christmas for thousands and thousands of people.
Energy
Sununu Floats New ‘Version’ of Failed Northern Pass Hydro In Face of High Energy Costs
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Gov. Chris Sununu has been doing a deep dive into the exploding heat and energy costs looking at the region’s grid into the future, renewables, and said he believes that hydropower is one of the state’s best options for inexpensive, renewable energy.
Energy
Eversource Proposes 10% Rate Decrease for Small Customer Group
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In a bit of a pleasant surprise just in time for the holidays Eversource has filed a petition to decrease electric rates by 10.3 percent for its small customer group for six months beginning in February.
Business & Economy
Council Reluctantly OKs Shawn Jasper; Tables Former Laconia State School Sale
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Despite concerns raised by farmers at a public hearing last week, the state’s Executive Council voted to approve the renomination of Shawn Jasper as the commissioner of agriculture for another five years on a vote of 3-1 with one abstention.
Business & Economy
ISO New England Officials Say Electricity Disruptions Could Result from Cold Snap
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The New England regional electric system operator does not believe rolling blackouts will occur unless there is a prolonged cold snap this winter.
Uncategorized
Fiscal Committee Approves $65M for Broadband Expansion
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More money will be available to help expand broadband internet to unserved and underserved areas of the state after the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee approved using $65 million in federal funds for the work.