utilities

The devices, also called “portable solar,” consist of standalone solar panels that can be plugged into a wall outlet. They feed electricity back into the home, offsetting some electricity use.

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.

Before his current job as deputy commissioner for the Department of Energy, Chris Ellms worked in Republican politics. Some advocates have expressed concern about that background and the potential need for him to recuse himself from several cases.

La ley estatal ya prohíbe la mayoría de abortos después de las 24 semanas, pero un proyecto de ley en la Cámara estatal busca restringirla hasta 20 semanas.

The governor announced Monday she would not re-nominate the current chair, Daniel Goldner.

La calidad del aire será posiblemente dañina para grupos sensibles hoy lunes, en todo New Hampshire.

The organization lost $8.4 million between August and January, forcing them to dip into financial reserves. Now, the coalition, the state’s second-largest electricity supplier, has higher rates than New Hampshire’s other utility companies.

The proposal illustrates two new dynamics in New Hampshire’s energy world: the rise of community power and the uncertainty of electricity prices.

The state’s consumer advocate says the new system could bring more price volatility and risk for customers.

Critics say the proposed rules could make utility regulation less transparent and participatory.