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The new plans are mostly the same as current programs, with small changes.
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Liberty wanted to recoup $7.5 million related to development costs for the proposed fracked natural gas transmission pipeline project by temporarily increasing rates for customers. The utility pulled back from Granite Bridge in 2020.
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The plan doesn’t change much about current offerings through NH Saves. But it does include a new program specifically for municipalities, and opens up a pilot program for demand response to all customers.
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The company’s in the process of having its rates reevaluated, but they’re also proposing a temporary increase that would add about $100 per year for average customers.
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Results of the survey will be used to guide future education and outreach efforts, and it will focus on key demographic groups, including low, moderate, and higher-income residential customers, small businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits.
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The utility companies say the new plan, based on legislation from 2022, will save customers $675 million.
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Community power allows municipalities to buy electricity for their residents instead of traditional utility companies.
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A proposed House bill would dissolve the current process and move responsibilities to the Public Utilities Commission.
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The state’s consumer advocate says the report compromises commissioners’ ability to make decisions about New Hampshire’s energy efficiency programs going forward.
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The state’s largest electric utility says the small decrease is not a sign energy markets are improving.