Business Chamber Supports the Northern Pass

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce recently voiced support for the Northern Pass project, citing the creation of jobs and reduced energy costs, as significant benefits for New Hampshire’s business community, and others: “…Reducing energy costs for all customers, substantial … Continue reading

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Applicants sought for electrical industry apprenticeship program

The Northeastern Apprenticeship and Training (NEAT) Program is seeking applicants for an apprenticeship program that trains individuals for a career in the industry that builds and maintains power line systems, like the proposed Northern Pass project The news was reported … Continue reading

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Maine transmission project advances – with thousands at work

A significant transmission system upgrade project in the State of Maine is steadily moving forward. A recent news article in the Bangor Daily News cited a Central Maine Power (CMP) official as reporting that the $1.4 billion project is on … Continue reading

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NPT Job Opportunities

The New England Power Generator’s Association today claimed that Northern Pass has overestimated the number of jobs that will be created as part of the project. It is not surprising that the NEPGA opposes Northern Pass, since the cleaner and … Continue reading

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Video spotlights project job opportunities

The Northern Pass project will have a significant and positive impact on New Hampshire’s economy; most notably in the job market. We’ve posted a video featuring Joe Casey, Business Manager of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 490 (Concord, … Continue reading

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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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