Representatives of both the House and Senate have agreed to pass an amended version of House Bill 1775 allowing utilities to have an ownership interest in up to 10 percent of a natural gas or nuclear power generation facility.
Education
Dem Congressional Candidates Talk Housing, Immigration, Healthcare, AI at Barrington Forum
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Dozens of community members gathered at Barrington Middle School on Wednesday evening to hear CD-1 Democratic candidates discuss their approach to issues like housing, health care, immigration, and artificial intelligence.
Business & Economy
Windham Man Tells of Angry Encounter with Rep. Vose
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A Windham man said he received similar angry treatment from Rep. Michael Vose as Rep. Wendy Thomas described to InDepthNH.org while he was waiting to testify last year in front of the House Science, Technology and Energy Committee, which Vose, R-Epping, chairs.
Business & Economy
ISO-NE Receives FERC Approval for New Forward Capacity Auction
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Federal regulators have approved the first phase of ISO-NE’s, the New England electric grid manager, plan for assuring adequate electricity in the future.
Energy
ISO-NE Change Upped New England Electric Bills
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A change the region’s electric system’s manager made a year ago, has added about $1 billion to New England customers’ bills.
Arts and Entertainment
Ellms Approved As PUC Chair, Council Tables GO-NORTH Contracts
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The state’s Executive Council approved a new chair to the Public Utilities Commission and tabled almost $700 million in contracts for a new rural health initiative at its meeting Wednesday.
Arts and Entertainment
State of State: Ayotte Aims To Make NH More Affordable, Healthier, Increase Nuclear Power
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte focused her State of the State address on public safety and affordability Thursday and said that together we can protect what sets the state apart.
Business & Economy
State Reaches Agreement With Aurora on Logging Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Forest
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Aurora Sustainable Lands signed an agreement Friday on the management of the 146,000-acre Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Working Forest in the North Country after the state rejected the company’s required 10-year stewardship plan almost two years ago.
Energy
PUC Revises Eversource Rate Order After Reconsideration
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The state’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) affirmed a large increase in Eversource electric bills for residential customers but threw out automatic yearly increases of $2 a month going forward, in a mixed decision handed down on New Year’s Eve.
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.