January 2012

Northern Wood Celebrates 5 Years of Renewable Energy

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., January 3, 2012 – Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Northern Wood Power biomass unit at Schiller Station.

Completed in 2006, Northern Wood Power permanently replaced a 50-megawatt coal-burning boiler with an environmentally-friendly system that uses wood chips for fuel. It has been the recipient of state, regional, national, and international awards for innovation and positive environmental changes.

PSNH Energy Rates Reduced January 1st

Manchester, NH January 11, 2012*****Energy Service customers of Public Service of New Hampshire will see a bit of an adjustment on their next monthly electric bill, as rates were reduced as of the first of the year.

Its “Cool” to be Energy Efficient at ARC Energy

NASHUA, N.H., January 12, 2012 – At ARC Energy in Nashua employees are busy developing and manufacturing state of the art technology that supports energy efficient lighting products. Not surprisingly, ARC Energy has strived to ensure the process of manufacturing this technology is itself energy efficient.

Historic Nashua Building Recognized for Energy Efficiency

NASHUA, N.H., January 13, 2012 – Palm Square Residences, a 140 unit apartment complex located in Nashua in the historic former home of the Moody, Estabrook & Anderson Shoe Company building, was recently recognized for achieving Energy Star’s 5 Star Energy Efficiency Rating.

PSNH Warns Customers of Pre-Paid Credit Card Scam

Manchester, NH– January 17, 2012***** – Public Service of New Hampshire is asking customers to be wary of a scam that has involved customers of utilities in other parts of the country.

2012 in Energy

Key Indicators Have Common Carry-over Theme

January 24th 2012

The January issue of Business NH Magazine, featuring its annual Industry Forecast, includes the following insights by PSNH President Gary Long on what lies ahead in 2012 for the New England energy market.

Factors impacting the energy industry in New Hampshire, and all of New England, for 2012 are as significant as they were a year ago:

  • A stagnant economy;
  • The continued low cost and over-supply of natural gas;
  • Fragmented regional and national energy policy that hinders long-term business investment in energy projects.
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Home Energy Savings 101

January 26th 2012

It’s easy to forget or overlook some of the basics for saving on energy costs around your home. Start the new year ‘green’-er with these five simple tips:

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New Energy Efficiency Catalog

January 26th 2012

The new 2012 nhsaves lighting catalog is now available, featuring the latest energy-saving lighting products for homes and businesses.

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Senior Citizen Receives the Gift of Communication

January 26th 2012

Every year, the PSNH Women's Committee purchases gifts for residents from seven local nursing homes who would not otherwise receive gifts during the holiday season.

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Be Alert to Pre-Paid Credit Card Scam

January 26th 2012

PSNH customers should be wary of a scam that has involved customers of utilities in other parts of the country and focuses on purchasing “Green Dot” VISA credit cards to avoid service shut-off.

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PSNH Energy Rates Dropped on January 1

January 26th 2012

PSNH’s Energy Service customers will see an adjustment on their next monthly electric bill, as a result of a rate reduction that took effect on the first of the year.

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Robert Krey and the Hitchner team

Energy Efficiency Programs Aid Hitchiner, Historic Nashua Building

January 26th 2012

A PSNH energy-efficieny incentives rebate is helping Hitchiner Manufacturing of Milford continue its commitment to company-wide “green goals.” The company recently installed a new compressed air system, designed to significantly reduce electrical usage, at Hitchiner’s Gas Turbine Operation division.

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