MANCHESTER N.H., (June 19, 2013) – The official start of summer has barely begun, but heavy rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea earlier this month are reminders that hurricane season in New England can begin early and last into late fall. If and when a major storm hits this year, Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) is ready to meet the challenges, with recent enhancements focusing on improved system reliability and more timely information for customers.
MANCHESTER, N.H., June 13, 2013—Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) today updated its forecast for rate changes set to take effect on July 1st. The company is requesting its Energy Service rate be reduced nearly ten percent, to 8.62 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) from the current 9.54 cents/kWh.
The Staff of the NH Public Utilities Commission late on Friday June 7 issued a study report that questions the economic benefit of PSNH continuing to own and operate state-regulated power plants.
Manchester, NH - PSNH along with the three other members of New Hampshire CORE Utilities (Liberty Utilities, NHEC, and Unitil) have introduced a new energy efficiency incentive program designed to assist residents with the purchase and installation of new or replacement ENERGY STAR-qualified heating, cooling, and water heating equipment.
Q: What types of energy saving programs and rebates are available to me?
Thanks for your question, this one hits close to home. We are on the cusp of summer and I found myself in need of a new air conditioner—talk about a bad time to buy! Fortunately PSNH takes part in the Energy Star home appliance program and I was able to get an extra $20 rebate, so with some smart shopping that added up to a real savings.
Manchester, NH (May 29, 2013) – With summer’s heat soon to be arriving in the region, Public Service of New Hampshire is letting customers know the company is prepared for the traditional spike in electricity use. As higher temperatures prompt increased use of air conditioning in homes and businesses, demand for electricity across the region is at its highest during the summer months. PSNH is in the final stages of its annual preparations to ensure it will once again meet this summertime demand for power.
With more and more electric customers looking to invest in energy efficiency around their homes, residential housing developers have taken notice and are educating themselves on the latest energy saving technologies and techniques. These techniques go well beyond projects in existing homes, as developers are now building new homes from the ground up with energy efficiency in mind.
The regular female returned from her long migration on April 5. Perhaps as many as three males (and perhaps a 2nd female) have been fighting over the nest for more than a month. Local Osprey experts are not certain whether the regular male returned and was temporarily ousted by another male or whether he failed to return and all the males involved are new young males.
Pooja Shah, senior engineer in PSNH’s Electrical System Control Center, assisted by Diane Charney, employee relations consultant, recently facilitated a workshop at the annual Expanding Your Horizons conference hosted by Exeter Area General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The workshops, held at Stratham Cooperative Middle School, included hands-on activities to help middle school-age girls make the connection between scientific theory and how it’s applied in various career options.
Manchester, NH (May 2, 2013) – Public Service of New Hampshire customers are expected to see a reduction in rates beginning July 1st. As part of preliminary rate forecasts filed this week with State regulators, the company anticipates an overall decrease in rates for all customers.
