With the prospect of an electrically independent New Hampshire unlikely, officials must consider how the state could find a less lonely path toward achieving its energy goals. A Republican-backed bill passed in 2025 initially called for the state to explore leaving New England’s regional electric system, something supporters hoped would lower bills for ratepayers in […]
A path exists for New Hampshire to electrically isolate itself from the rest of New England, according to a study released this month. But such a move, the authors said, would likely come at a significant cost for ratepayers. The July 15 report is the outcome of a monthslong investigation into the feasibility of New […]
There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep everyone comfortable when hot weather sets in.
PLYMOUTH — The New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has approved a rate increase effective Aug. 1 that will raise the average…
Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.
ProLift reports that canceled energy projects threaten the AI boom, as tech firms' demand for data center power outpaces electricity supply growth.
On Thursday, Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill establishing guidelines in New Hampshire law for the use of portable, socket-compatible solar devices. The technology has seen broad adoption in Germany, where it is hailed as a democratizing and renter-friendly form of solar power. Smaller and typically cheaper than a standard rooftop array, some models may […]
Utilities face a dilemma: How to deliver power through dry, windy regions without accidentally starting a catastrophic fire.
Setting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it’s extremely complicated – and residential customers have very little influence in the decision.
Data center proposals are often local controversies with significant underlying principles at stake.