The upcoming Northern Pass hearings will be our LAST CHANCE to make the IBEW’s case that the Northern Pass is good for workers and good for New Hampshire. Furthermore, these hearings are the most important yet: the members of the NH Site Evaluation Committee (SEC) – the panel who has the final YES or NO …
This past year was an important one in the Northern Pass saga. In 2015 Eversource announced the Forward New Hampshire Plan, which included the plans for a redesigned route that includes underground transmission lines along roads in and around the White Mountain national Forest and Franconia Notch region. The new Forward NH plan will have …
On April 17, the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire will host a luncheon where they will present “Relieving the Energy Crisis: Update on New Hampshire Infrastructure Projects.” The presentation will discuss the importance of increasing the state’s energy infrastructure and diversifying its energy portfolio. The luncheon will be held at the Radisson Hotel in …
The parent company of Public Service of New Hampshire – Northeast Utilities – will change their name to Eversource Eneregy on Feb. 2nd. Rebranding Northeast Utilities could help achieve support for the Northern Pass. The stigma that the word ‘utilties’ tacks on to the old name could very well be the reason for some of …
A recent Senate vote killed proposed legislation that would favor developers of private electric transmission projects who were willing to bury power lines along public rights of way. The move was deemed a significant loss for the groups and assorted individuals that oppose the Northern Pass project. Northern Pass is a privately-funded $1.4 billion project …
William J. Quinlan, the president and chief operating office of Public Service of New Hampshire, recently met with the editorial board of the Keene Sentinel to discuss the energy needs of the entire New England area and the Northern Pass project. Quinlan provided much of the same information that has been used to slowly grow …
Officials have unveiled the “improved” route for the Northern Pass project — the proposed transmission line carrying low-cost renewable hydroelectric power to New Hampshire and New England. The new proposal for the $1.4 billion project includes an improved route that is partially underground through New Hampshire’s North Country. It was developed in response to concerns …
Massachusetts is joining forces with Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont in a region-wide call to expand hydro power in New England. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick recently outlined his position on expanding clean, renewable hydropower, which included support from all but one New England state. It was not clear why New Hampshire is not involved. …