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At CPCNH's 2025 Annual Meeting, members raise their hands, voting on a proposal. Clifton Below and Lisa Sweet stand at the front of the room, next to a whitescreen showing remote members.

At CPCNH's 2025 Annual Meeting, members raise their hands, voting on a proposal. Clifton Below and Lisa Sweet stand at the front of the room, next to a whitescreen showing remote members.

CPCNH Elects New Board Officers

CPCNH elected four new Board Officers and welcomed three new Directors at its 2025 Annual Meeting, strengthening leadership to advance local energy solutions and community power across New Hampshire.

4 days ago

Member representatives from across New Hampshire gather at round tables to begin a full day of governance and community energy discussion.

Member representatives from across New Hampshire gather at round tables to begin a full day of governance and community energy discussion.

2025 CPCNH Annual Member & Board Meeting: A Visual Recap

CPCNH’s 2025 Annual Member & Board Meeting: A photo recap of key decisions, community leadership, and local energy innovation.

Events & Announcements

Apr 30

Aerial satellite image showing a former gravel pit near Poverty Plains Road in Warner, New Hampshire. The cleared, sandy area is surrounded by dense green forest, with Interstate 89 running along the left side of the image.

Aerial satellite image showing a former gravel pit near Poverty Plains Road in Warner, New Hampshire. The cleared, sandy area is surrounded by dense green forest, with Interstate 89 running along the left side of the image.

New CPCNH Group Net Metering Project Will Expand Renewable Access

The Poverty Plains Solar project in Warner, NH, will bring clean energy and savings to NH towns through group net metering.

Apr 9

A wooden roadside sign with the words ‘Welcome to Community Power’ stands beside a quiet rural road lined with utility poles. The circular emblem on the sign features a sunrise over green hills and a winding river. Cozy homes with lit windows sit nearby, framed by a backdrop of rolling forested mountains.

A wooden roadside sign with the words ‘Welcome to Community Power’ stands beside a quiet rural road lined with utility poles. The circular emblem on the sign features a sunrise over green hills and a winding river. Cozy homes with lit windows sit nearby, framed by a backdrop of rolling forested mountains.

More NH Towns Vote Yes to Community Power

Eight more NH towns voted to join Community Power, expanding local control, energy choice, and sustainability statewide.

Mar 26

A promotional graphic for the Seacoast Energy Challenge featuring three participating communities: Dover, Newmarket, and Durham. The design visually represents each town from left to right, emphasizing their involvement in the challenge. The background includes elements symbolizing sustainability, such as wind turbines and solar panels, reinforcing the theme of energy conservation and community engagement.

A promotional graphic for the Seacoast Energy Challenge featuring three participating communities: Dover, Newmarket, and Durham. The design visually represents each town from left to right, emphasizing their involvement in the challenge. The background includes elements symbolizing sustainability, such as wind turbines and solar panels, reinforcing the theme of energy conservation and community engagement.

Seacoast Communities Unite to Expand Renewable Energy Use

Seacoast towns unite to boost clean energy! Dover, Durham, Exeter, Newmarket & Portsmouth increase renewable participation.

Mar 25

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

Community Power in the News: Jan-March 2025

CPCNH enters 2025 with momentum—expanding its reach, shaping policy, and championing local control in New Hampshire’s energy landscape.

Mar 21

A large solar panel installation set against a backdrop of autumn foliage. The solar panels are angled to capture sunlight, with a mix of green, orange, and yellow trees behind them under an overcast sky.

A large solar panel installation set against a backdrop of autumn foliage. The solar panels are angled to capture sunlight, with a mix of green, orange, and yellow trees behind them under an overcast sky.

CPCNH’s REC Aggregation Program Expands Renewable Energy Access

CPCNH’s REC Aggregation Program helps NH renewable energy producers earn revenue by accessing fair and transparent REC markets.

Mar 21

A photo of power transmission lines running across above trees

A photo of power transmission lines running across above trees

CPCNH Board of Directors Approves Rate Increase

CPCNH adjusts Granite Basic rates to 9.7¢/kWh for March-July 2025, ensuring cost coverage while maintaining long-term savings.

Jan 30

Changes to Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) Supply Procurement Methodology

Changes to Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) Supply Procurement Methodology

Changes to Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) Supply Procurement Methodology

New PUC rules shift rate volatility risk to NH utility customers, impacting Eversource, Unitil, and Liberty Utilities.

Dec 17, 2024

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

Community Power in the News: 2024

Community Power deepens its impact in 2024 as savings grow, membership expands, and local energy innovation accelerates.

Dec 9, 2024

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

Community Power in the News: 2023

Community Power launches across NH in 2023, delivering lower rates and more control to participating towns and counties.

Dec 1, 2024

A field of solar panels in a field, a forest in the background and group of people stand in the foreground.

A field of solar panels in a field, a forest in the background and group of people stand in the foreground.

Statement on PUC Ruling in Net Metering Docket

NH PUC advances CPCNH’s Local Power Market proposal to Phase II, enhancing opportunities for local energy producers and storage solutions.

Nov 22, 2024

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

Community Power in the News: 2022

Rulemaking, expansion, and momentum: 2022 marked a breakthrough year for Community Power in New Hampshire.

Nov 15, 2024

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

Community Power in the News: 2021

Momentum grew in 2021 as more NH communities embraced local control and joined the Community Power movement.

Nov 4, 2024

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

A digital map of New Hampshire with city and town markers showing CPCNH member communities, overlaid with the headline 'Media Mentions' in bold white text on a dark blue background.

Community Power in the News: 2020

Local leaders laid the groundwork for CPCNH in 2020, pushing for community power, energy choice, and market reform in New Hampshire.

Oct 1, 2024

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