New Hampshire's Energy Future

May 18 - 22 on NHPR

The debate about the pros, cons and impact of renewable and sustainable energy in New Hampshire continues, especially as we approach meaningful federal investment opportunities through a stimulus bill. Join us for “New Hampshire’s Energy Future”, a weeklong series devoted to alternative, renewable and sustainable energy. We’ll present significant coverage to this topic as a way to draw attention to its importance and create dialogue throughout the state about energy.

Latest Coverage

Power Grid Towers (courtesy S.J. Alexander) The Exchange: New Hampshire's Energy Future: All week NHPR has looked at energy alternatives to fossil fuels. We'll talk with New Hampshire decisionmakers about the future of energy in the Granite State in a special live broadcast from Studio D.
Wind Turbines NHPR.org: Alternative Energy - New Hampshire's Neighbors: Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine are considering their own energy futures. We look at some of the energy issues facing New Hampshire’s neighbors.
Ocean The Exchange: Something Old, Something New - Other Energy Possibilities:
Energy pioneers are exploring many new ways to create electricity. We'll look at new fuels that could possibly feed New Hampshire’s grid in the future and old ways that are getting a second look.
Recycling bins NHPR News: It's Hard Going Green:
Plenty of people don't do much to help the environment. What is it going to take for residents and businesses to change their ways?
Wind turbines NHPR News: Borrowers Finding Green, as in Dollars, Lean: People interested in making high-cost energy improvements are finding banks aren't up to speed when it comes to renewable energy loans.

Add your voice

Thermostat (courtesy DogFromSPACE) What are your energy-saving tips? Share your knowledge on being energy-efficient.



 

Pie chart What energy sources make the most sense for New Hampshire? Join our online discussion and share your own ideas for the state's energy future.



Series page on NPR.org
Interactive Map: Visualizing the Grid




Photo credits: Shannon Mullen/NHPR (energy raising); Clearly Ambiguous via Flickr/Creative Commons (tidal power); Rob E via Flickr/Creative Commons (biodiesel bottles); Jason Means via Flickr/Creative Commons (cordwood); Iberdrola Renewables (wind turbines); Kathy via Flickr/Creative Commons (solar panels); KQED's Quest series (electric car)