July 2011

Skelton Named PSNH Communication Specialist

Mike Skelton - 200MANCHESTER, N.H., July 6, 2011 – Public Service of New Hampshire has announced that Michael Skelton has been named Communication Specialist within its Corporation Communications division. Skelton will primarily be responsible for media relations and serving as a company spokesperson.

July 1 Adjustment to PSNH's Rates

MANCHESTER, N.H., July 8, 2011 – The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) recently approved a series of rate adjustments for Public Service of New Hampshire that took effect on July 1. The adjustments have resulted in a slight net reduction in PSNH's electric rates. 

The charges for delivering electricity to customers have decreased, helping to offset an energy service charge increase associated with rising fuel costs. 

High School Lowers Energy Bill and Carbon Footprint

Whitefield HS 200WHITEFIELD, N.H., July 11, 2011 – The White Mountains Regional School District has completed lighting and HVAC improvements to three of its schools in a plan to make all their schools more energy efficient and reduce costs.

New Osprey Project Takes Flight

BRISTOL, N.H., July 15, 2011 – Public Service of New Hampshire is supporting a new research and education project with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (SLNSC) focusing on tracking the international migrations and food foraging strategies of nesting ospreys in New Hampshire. The information gained will help to focus conservation efforts where they are most needed.

If you use an air conditioner at home or office during these dog days of summer, here are two tips for saving energy and improving cooling efficiency:

JANE_MOSESJane Moses of Meredith is taking a much earned retirement from being a PSNH “energy educator.”  She has been with the company for the past 30 years, teaching energy safety and efficiency to students throughout central New Hampshire.

While visiting New Hampshire state parks this summer, Discover the Power of Parks—a program focused on connecting with nature and building appreciation for New Hampshire’s unmatched natural heritage.  Programs include guided hikes, interpretive tours, and imaginative environmental workshops for children and families.

Easter_Seals_Bus-350As a Cornerstone Sponsor of Easter Seals New Hampshire’s 75th Anniversary Children’s Campaign, PSNH will have its logo on an Easter Seals Special Transit Service bus over the next two years, and more importantly, will support critical programs in Easter Seals’ Children’s Services.

The White Mountains Regional School District has completed lighting and HVAC improvements to three of its schools in a plan to make all their schools more energy efficient and reduce costs. The upgrade will help the school system save on its energy charges, reduce its carbon footprint, and make the schools ENERGY STAR-certified.

A recent uptick in thefts and attempted thefts of copper at electric utility facilities across New Hampshire have resulted in heightened concerns and security.

The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission recently approved a series of rate adjustments for Public Service of New Hampshire that took effect on July 1.

PSNH’s use of the Segway Human Transporter continues to draw the interest of customers as the company’s meter readers in the greater Manchester-Nashua area motor silently up their driveway each month.