generation

NH Regulatory staff question benefits of PSNH generation

June 8th 2013

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.

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Eggs in a Basket

A Critical Need for New England Energy Diversity

August 29th 2012

Concerns over New England’s over-dependence on natural gas as an energy source, and for developing a diverse fuel supply to ensure the region’s energy security—critical issues for New Hampshire’s business and economic development future—have recently been prominent in the news, including today’s front page article in the Union Leader that gives a distinctly New Hampshire perspective on the broader picture portrayed in similar articles published in the

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Ray MacWhinnie

Engineering Students Salute PSNH Mentor

June 25th 2012

Students in UNH’s Engineering Technology program recently presented a certificate and plaque to Ray MacWhinnie, senior engineer at PSNH’s Merrimack Station, for his and the station’s support and contributions to the program over the years. Most recently, MacWhinnie has worked closely with UNH interns Tom Provencher and Merritt Elmore, serving as Provencher’s internship sponsor and as sponsor of Elmore’s senior project.

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Merrimack Station

Scrubber Exceeds Emissions Reductions Goals

April 9th 2012

The installation of a "scrubber" has significantly reduced mercury and sulfur emissions at Merrimack Station in Bow, according to a progress report recently filed by Public Service of New Hampshire with the NH Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

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Schiller Station

House Votes to Table HB 1238

March 29th 2012

The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted today to table HB 1238 by an overwhelming margin of 304-19. By tabling the bill, the House effectively is killing HB 1238 for now, though the issue could return later in the legislative session if the Science, Technology & Energy committee opts to amend a Senate bill. Stay tuned for future updates as the legislative session progresses as your help may be needed again.

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Eastman Falls Hydro Station

Hydro Generation Enjoys Successful Year

February 16th 2012

PSNH’s Hydro Generation division logged another successful year in 2011, finishing 7 percent ahead of its long-term average of generation output. PSNH owns and operates nine hydroelectric facilities throughout New Hampshire. These 100 percent renewable energy resources combine to produce 65 megawatts of electricity for PSNH customers.

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