Why nuclear, why New Hampshire, why now?

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 1,857

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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At a moment of big changes in U.S. energy use and policy, with electricity bills pinching consumers and discussions on climate and emissions both high stakes and deeply politicized, New Hampshire’s executive branch has locked in on a vision for one specific path forward.

“What we do best right now looks like nuclear, and I think we can benefit from expanding that,” said Thomas Barrasso, director of energy innovation for …

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