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Ensuring Grid Reliability & Project Update
Over the past several weeks there has been a steady stream of news reports from across New England regarding the region’s over-reliance on natural gas and the serious challenges it caused the electric grid this winter. We share the concerns … Continue reading
Regulators Warn of Blackouts Due to Natural Gas Dependence
At a meeting of ISO-New England’s Consumer Liaison Group last week, officials again warned of the risks associated with the region’s over-reliance on natural gas. This most recent warning, however, was considerably more serious than ISO-NE leadership has shared previously. … Continue reading
Two Largest New Hampshire Chambers Support Northern Pass
The board of directors of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce recently endorsed the Northern Pass project and Chamber President Chris Williams published a guest commentary in Sunday’s Nashua Telegraph detailing why the group believes the project is good for … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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