Eversource’s default supply rate rose 24 percent on Aug. 1 to 14.009 cents per kilowatt-hour, regulators approved rates they had been told were too low, roughly $50 million in utility losses is coming due, and the cheapest electricity in the state is in Laconia.
New Hampshire’s bold funding for a study on leaving ISO-New England could reshape the state’s energy landscape. This isn’t just political theater; it’s a crucial decision that risks exposing ratepayers and municipalities to long-term costs. The $230,000 study marks a turning point where institutional backing transforms assumptions into policy justifications.
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.
