New Hampshire is likely to stay wedded to the regional grid. Should the relationship be reformed?

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 1,874

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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With the prospect of an electrically independent New Hampshire unlikely, officials must consider how the state could find a less lonely path toward achieving its energy goals.

A Republican-backed bill passed in 2025 initially called for the state to explore leaving New England’s regional electric system, something supporters hoped would lower bills for ratepayers in New Hampshire. But the ensuing report, released in July, did not support that hypothesis. Ultimately, it concluded, sharing the grid …

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