Energy Bill Offers Incentives to NH Residents

The 14. 5 billion dollar Energy Bill is headed for the President's desk.

It passed the Senate today (Friday) by a 3 to one margin.

Critics say the bill gives away to much to the oil, coal, gas and nuclear industries.

Supporters say it will spur development of new technologies to make the country more self reliant.

Mary Ann Manoogian is the Director of the State Office on Energy and Planning.

She tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that New Hampshire residents could benefit from the bill in a number of ways.

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That was Mary Ann Manoogian, Director of the State office on Energy and Planning.

She was speaking with NHPR's Mark Bevis

Manoogian calls the Energy bill a very small step in the right direction.

Representative Charlie Bass was the only member of the New Hampshire delegation to vote in favor of it.