Jobs – focus of updated project study

A significant number of new jobs will be created as a result of The Northern Pass construction. Our updated economic study breaks down the jobs by region, within New Hampshire. The study was released today by economist Lisa Shapiro. “Our … Continue reading

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Response to broadband question…

Landowner Susan Schibanoff recently sent a letter to PSNH President Gary Long questioning our recent announcement on how The Northern Pass might assist in the effort to bring broadband technology to areas of the state that are currently without it. … Continue reading

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Appraising appraisals…

As reported recently in The Union Leader, a land owner in northern New Hampshire recently contracted for a property appraisal, with an eye on what change might result if The Northern Pass project were completed in the vicinity. A copy … Continue reading

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Comments Anyone?

Some of you may have noticed that we recently enabled comments on the Project Journal. Yesterday, we upgraded the commenting software to one that uses Disqus, a popular online commenting system. As we move forward with the project, we’ll continue … Continue reading

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8 year old’s teacher will NOT lose his home…

We were saddened today to see a Letter to the Editor (see below) to the Concord Monitor from an 8-year-old boy who apparently has been told that his school teacher will lose his home if The Northern Pass project is … Continue reading

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Project exploring broadband installation

The possibility of installing broadband technology in northern New Hampshire as part of The Northern Pass project is being explored. It’s an intriguing possibility, and one we are actively investigating. We heard at the recent public meetings that some business … Continue reading

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Comment Period Extended to June 14

The U.S. Department of Energy has extended the public comment period on The Northern Pass project to June 14, 2011.  The DOE notice was published recently in the Federal Register, and includes details on how to provide comments to the … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Gary Long on Today’s Update

Earlier today, The Northern Pass transmission project updated its filing with the US Dept. of Energy. In this video, PSNH President Gary Long discusses some of the changes.

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Project Changes Requested

The project team today filed a letter with the U.S. Department of  Energy requesting immediate changes to the project’s Presidential Permit application. The changes are in response to significant concerns we’ve heard from local communities and landowners regarding the potential impact … Continue reading

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Regarding comments by Sen. Ayotte and Rep. Bass

It is noted that today Senator Kelly Ayotte and Congressman Charlie Bass submitted a letter to the Department of Energy that expresses their concern with The Northern Pass project as it is currently proposed. We appreciate the comments offered by … Continue reading

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