Renewable Energy

'Obamacare' And Green Energy Bill Bound Together By Poison Pill Tactic

Sam Evans-Brown and Todd Bookman — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0000

New Hampshire is one of only three states with a split legislature: Republicans control the Senate, Democrats the House of Representatives. The two bodies have shown an ability to work together on some issues this session, including business tax credits and limits on lead fishing tackle.

But with the end of the legislative year fast approaching, inter-chamber gamesmanship is on the rise. It can start simple enough. A routine legislative procedure on the House floor.

The "Production Tax Credit" for Renewal Energy Development

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

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Dear EarthTalk: What is the "Production Tax Credit" and why is it so important to developing alternative renewable energy?-- Sean Gallagher, Boston, MA

Newfound Lake Group Opposes Grafton Wind Project

Amanda Loder — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:44:00 +0000

The Newfound Lake Region Association is adding its voice to those opposing a new wind farm. As proposed, the Wild Meadows Wind Power Project would include 37 turbines spaced out over six-thousand acres leased in Alexandria, Danbury, and Grafton. At the blades’ peak, the towers would be 400-feet tall.

Northern Pass Competitors: Project Needs Renewable Energy Funds

Chris Jensen — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:20:44 +0000

A group of power providers that would compete with the Northern Pass says the project can’t make money without some kind of renewable energy, government subsidy, an assertion Northern Pass disputes.

NHPR’s Chris Jensen reports.

A group of New England power generators is worried Northern Pass will try to get federal or state subsidies by persuading government officials to declare its electricity is renewable.

Such hydro-electric power is not currently eligible for subsidies.

Expanded Renewable Energy Rules Pass NH House

Sam Evans-Brown — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:18:23 +0000

The New Hampshire House has passed a new version of the rules that govern what counts as renewable energy. The bill would expand the definition of renewable to include thermal energy.

New Renewable Energy Rules Face an Uphill Battle

Sam Evans-Brown — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:19:36 +0000

The New Hampshire legislature is considering a bill that would expand the state’s renewable portfolio standards. That means more money to subsidize renewable energy.

Supporters say the measure is a real boost to the state’s wood industries, but critics doubt whether the new subsidies are worth the price.

There’s a little something for everyone in the new Renewable Portfolio Standards.