Energy

How a first-in-the country geothermal project brought a pair of unlikely allies together.

One bill would open the door for utilities to own “advanced” nuclear reactors up to 300 megawatts in capacity. Another proposal would allow utilities to own fossil fuel and nuclear generators, though it also includes a 5 megawatt cap.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte is directing state energy officials to investigate the willingness of investors to partner with utility companies on nuclear generation, the costs ratepayers might face and resources that could help with local nuclear development. The agency is required to submit a preliminary roadmap for supporting nuclear within six months.

As proposed, it also includes the repeal of certain emissions and efficiency requirements for those prospective utility-funded fossil fuel generators.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Tuesday that she would nominate Christopher Ellms Jr., the current deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Energy, for the role of chairman of the Public Utilities Commission, a court-like entity that regulates utilities in the state.

A 145-mile transmission line bringing electricity from Canada into the New England grid through Maine began commercial operations Friday. It’s an alternative to the Northern Pass, the failed proposal to run power lines through northern New Hampshire.

Hay planes de poner una nueva instalación de ICE, en Merrimack, según documentos obtenidos por el Washington Post. Pero la ciudad dijo que aún estos planes no salen a la luz.

Merrimack Station has been winding down its operations for years. But in September, they announced they would cease operations of their coal-fired generators.

According to a list shared with NHPR, more than 200 projects lost funding nationwide.

The Public Utilities Commission granted requests from a consumer advocacy group and state agencies to rehear the issue.