The House of Representatives voted Thursday against a bill that sought to allow utilities to build and own advanced nuclear reactors. Senate Bill 447 was defeated on the consent calendar by voice vote. From prime sponsor Sen. Kevin Avard, a Nashua Republican, the proposal would have allowed utilities to own “advanced” nuclear reactors up to […]

Balcony solar is poised to take the U.S. by storm. The DIY systems, which you can hang on a balcony and plug into a normal 120-volt outlet, help lower energy bills and carbon emissions. Already huge in Germany, solar that’s as easy to install as an appliance would be a game changer for the 4 […]

Proponents of a bill to regulate “plug-in solar” in New Hampshire believe the devices would democratize access to the solar energy shining on the Granite State in a time of energy uncertainty. But they also want to tread carefully, they said, to avoid potentially dangerous pitfalls. “It really is meant that people who might not […]

(The Center Square) – Residents in New England pay more for electricity than nearly all others, according to the Energy Affordability 2026 report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.

Two proposals to allow New Hampshire utilities to take a more active role in producing power for the grid were endorsed by their respective chambers last week. The bills are among others put forward this session as a way to bring down New Hampshire’s high energy costs. But what they propose has polarized lawmakers and […]

Gov. Kelly Ayotte issued an executive order Thursday directing the state Department of Energy to create a “nuclear roadmap” for New Hampshire. “Increased use of nuclear generation could significantly reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions while providing reliable household power,” the order reads.  It directs the New Hampshire Department of Energy to identify a path toward […]