Community Power in the News: 2022
- CPCNH
- Nov 15, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 15
Recent news stories highlighting CPCNH’s impact, leadership, and community power expansion across New Hampshire.
In 2022, New Hampshire took major regulatory steps to enable the growth of Community Power. With rulemaking finalized by the Public Utilities Commission and more towns like Portsmouth and Plainfield joining CPCNH, the groundwork was laid for widespread program launches in 2023. Municipalities across the state doubled down on local control, affordability, and renewable energy innovation.
2022 News Highlights
📍NH Business Review | November 4, 2022 | By Bob Sanders
CPCNH and other providers prepare to serve nearly 30% of New Hampshire’s electric users, signaling a major shift toward local energy control. With new contracts, financing, and rulemaking in place, municipalities are stepping into the energy market with bold plans to reduce costs and expand renewables. Read More
📍Union Leader | October 10, 2022 | By Shawne K. Wickham
Lebanon emerges as a statewide leader in sustainability, with solar arrays, EV infrastructure, and a landfill gas-to-energy project underway. As the first municipality to have its community power plan approved by the PUC, the city exemplifies how local vision and policy can drive meaningful energy transformation. Read More
📍New Hampshire Bulletin | September 16, 2022 | By Amanda Gokee
A legislative committee approves final rules for community power, paving the way for cities and towns to begin buying electricity. Advocates say the move will lower costs and boost renewable energy across New Hampshire, with CPCNH and other providers preparing for a 2023 launch. Read More
📍NHPR | January 13, 2022 | By Mara Hoplamazian
Lawmakers, utilities, and local leaders reach a compromise on HB 315, preserving core authorities for community power programs and allowing continued innovation. Read More
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