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Report: State lost 5 percent of energy jobs due to the pandemic
In 2020, New Hampshire lost nearly 1,650 energy jobs, about a 5 percent decline from before the pandemic, according to a new report by the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy efficiency jobs were among the hardest hit, according to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. “It was one of the sectors in energy that was growing the fastest, […]
New Hampshire renters need to earn $24 an hour to afford ‘modest’ housing, report shows
New data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that a New Hampshire renter would have to earn $24 an hour to afford a modest apartment. That puts New Hampshire 13th highest among states in “housing wage” – how much a renter would have to earn to afford a two-bedroom apartment, according to the […]
Public hearing on proposed Dalton landfill draws a crowd in opposition
They came wearing black. About a hundred people gathered at White Mountains Regional High School in Whitefield on Wednesday in opposition to a landfill proposed for a site near Forest Lake State Park in Dalton. The rally outside the school’s gym was held in advance of a public hearing hosted by the Department of Environmental […]
Hanover becomes third municipality in the state to approve a community power plan
The town of Hanover will launch its own community power program following a vote at Tuesday’s town meeting, which makes it the third municipality in the state to approve such a program. Voters gathered at Dewey Field parking lot for a drive-in style town meeting, which residents attended by car. The approval of the Hanover […]
Department of Justice seeks salary boost for director of communications
The Department of Justice is looking to create a new pay grade for its director of communications, Kate Giaquinto. The proposal will be put before the Executive Council for a vote on Wednesday. If approved, the request would create a new labor grade, ranging from $71,896.24 up to $100,159.28 for the communications director position. Attorney […]
Evans-Brown named executive director of Clean Energy New Hampshire
Former NHPR reporter Sam Evans-Brown has stepped into a leadership role at Clean Energy New Hampshire, one of the state’s most prominent clean energy advocacy organizations. The nonprofit, which was previously led by Madeleine Mineau, is also involved in educational initiatives in the state. Mineau left the executive director role in June to take a […]
‘This is definitely on us’: June brings record-breaking heat
This story was updated on Tuesday, July 13 at 3:27 p.m. to clarify that this was the hottest June on record, not the hottest month. This June was the hottest on record for New Hampshire, in addition to breaking heat records across North America. A report released by the National Centers for Environmental Information shows […]
Funding approved for climate change mitigation efforts
Last week, the Executive Council approved $63,299 to cover the cost of staff at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services who are doing work associated with a clean air settlement to mitigate the effects of greenhouse gas emissions in the state. In 2007, the U.S. Department of Justice sued American Electric Power, alleging that […]
New Hampshire among nine states still opposing Purdue Pharma deal
Fifteen states have reached a deal with Purdue Pharma on the company’s bankruptcy organization plan. New Hampshire is not among them. The deal moves the states and company a step closer to a $4.5 billion opioid settlement. Plaintiffs in the case are trying to hold the company and its owners, the Sackler family, responsible for […]
‘The perfect storm’: Housing shortage pinches the Upper Valley
This story has been updated on July 8, 2021 at 11:55 am to reflect that Keys to the Valley collected housing shortage data in a study of the Upper Valley. When Tishya Srivastava received an acceptance letter for a master’s program at Dartmouth, it was good news. But the excitement about moving to Hanover didn’t […]
CEO of New Hampshire Electric Co-op stepping down
After six years at the helm of the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, CEO and President Steve Camerino will be stepping down to take over as the CEO of a regional law firm. Camerino will leave the electric co-op for a top position at McLane Middleton, Professional Association, based in Manchester. Camerino had worked as an […]
Council approves marketing contracts for agritourism, employment, state parks
Last week, the Executive Council unanimously approved a $15.5 million contract with GYK Antler LLC for ongoing state marketing campaigns. The bulk of the funding will go toward domestic and international advertising through the Division of Travel and Tourism. The marketing agency will continue to work with the state on an array of campaigns, including […]