WMNF Special Use Permit application filed

The project this week filed with the U.S. Forest Service a required application outlining our proposed use of an existing transmission corridor within the White Mountain National Forest. The existing corridor within the WMNF was developed more than 60 years … Continue reading

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Natural Gas questions raised

One of the significant benefits of The Northern Pass is the diversity it will bring to the regional energy mix. Natural gas is currently the source of almost one-half of all the electricity consumed in the New England region. The … Continue reading

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Comment period officially extended by US DOE

A notice published today in the Federal Register announces that the U.S. Department of Energy has extended the comment, or “scoping,” period for the project. The extension is in anticipation of a new route being identified for the area from … Continue reading

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DOE expected to extend comment period

We haven’t seen an official posting in the Federal Register yet, but NH Public Radio is reporting today that the US DOE will extend its comment period on The Northern Pass, in anticipation of a new route being proposed for … Continue reading

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US DOE adds FAQs re its work on project EIS

The U.S. Department of Energy this week posted to its project website two new documents which may be of interest: Frequently Asked Questions – regarding its work in producing an Environmental Impact Statement Interpretive Guidance on the Requirements of (the … Continue reading

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Senate supports study of eminent domain bill

The full NH Senate on June 2 voted 14 – 10 to “re-refer” HB648, a bill which sought to halt The Northern Pass by prohibiting the possible use of eminent domain in siting the project. We opposed the bill, as … Continue reading

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NH newspaper editorials – against HB648

Editorials in The Union Leader and Fosters Daily Democrat today took positions in opposition of House Bill 648, which seeks to halt The Northern Pass by imposing additional restrictions on the state’s possible use of eminent domain. “…The unintended consequences … Continue reading

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