In 2025, New Hampshire reversed its offshore wind policies under Gov. Kelly Ayotte, dismantling development offices and aligning with federal rollbacks that withdrew wind leasing areas. This shift reflects concerns over costs and environmental impacts, positioning the state as an outlier compared to proactive neighbors like Maine and Massachusetts in offshore wind initiatives.
Renewable Energy in New Hampshire: The Facts, the Trade-offs, and a Practical Roadmap for the Granite State By Granite State Report — September 18, 2025 Executive summary (TL;DR) New Hampshire’s electricity system is at an inflection point. Renewables already supply a meaningful share of in-state generation—primarily hydro and biomass, with…