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Public Advocacy

The Coalition represents consumer interests and the collective voice of its Community Power municipal members before state policymakers and state regulatory agencies, including the Public Utilities Commission and New Hampshire Department of Energy.

Changes in law and regulations that adversely impact Community Power programs are a source of risk for the Coalition and its Members. Furthermore, extending and maintaining the full range of benefits that Community Power could create for customers will require informed participation and advocacy on energy issues at the Legislature and Public Utilities Commission. You can track active legislation, find your state legislators, and sign up for advocacy alerts to get involved.

The Coalition’s regulatory and legislative engagement is guided by the understanding that we can achieve common sense, consumer-friendly policies and regulations that recognize the value of local decision making — when we speak with one voice.

Legislative & Regulatory Engagement

Legislative & regulatory advocacy is grounded in the NH Constitution, statutes, and policy, which favor competition & customer choice for electricity supply and related service & flows from CPCNH's Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Committee Charter.

Charter objectives: 

  • Advancing Community Benefits through Open Access to the Electric System

    • Free market competition to achieve affordable, equitable, and sustainable energy transition​

  • Increasing Innovation through Local Control, Equity, & Community Development

    • Local control and autonomy to achieve innovation and value creation​

  • Enforcement of Laws, Market Rules, and Regulations

Join the Movement for Energy Choice in New Hampshire

Informed, unified advocacy is essential to protecting Community Power programs and advancing common-sense, consumer-focused energy policy in New Hampshire.

Join our alerts list to stay updated on key legislation, regulatory developments, and opportunities to speak up for local energy choice.

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