Jan 29, 2025

energy efficiency

Eversource, Unitil and Lonza have reinforced their long-standing collaboration through the signing of new Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that reinforce their collective commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency in New Hampshire.

Jan 14, 2025

scam prevention

With the holiday season in the rearview mirror and a new year underway, scammers are still hard at work focusing on new victims. Imposters often take advantage of this busy time of year, posing as Eversource representatives and threatening to disconnect customers’ power unless they make an immediate payment on the spot. The energy company is reminding residents and businesses to be on the lookout for common signs of scams, whether it’s in person, over the phone, or online.

Dec 13, 2024

Rates

With colder weather now in New Hampshire amidst continuing volatility in the energy market, Eversource Default Service Rate electric customers can expect to pay a 14% lower supply price compared to their current rate.

Dec 10, 2024

Financial news business

Following yesterday’s announcement that S&P has downgraded Eversource’s credit rating due to the continuing pattern of adverse regulatory developments for investor-owned utilities operating in Connecticut, Eversource issued the following statement from Vice President of Distribution Rates and Regulatory Requirements, Douglas Horton.

Nov 26, 2024

energy efficiency holidays

With the holiday season upon us, neighborhoods are starting to twinkle with festive light displays inside and out. Eversource is reminding customers about some ways to get in the holiday spirit while conserving energy, saving money and staying safe.

Nov 19, 2024

Scams Utilities United Against Scams

From phony calls threatening to shut off power to bogus emails and even imposters pretending to be employees, scammers posing as Eversource representatives are becoming increasingly more sophisticated. While their deceitful tactics may vary, the goal is always the same – to steal money and personal information. In advance of Utilities United Against Scams Day on November 20th, Eversource is joining utilities across the country in reminding customers to be vigilant and recognize the signs of suspicious behavior, especially with the busy holiday season approaching.

Nov 18, 2024

vegetation management

Autumn can be a great time to plant, and as part of its commitment to environmental stewardship while ensuring electric reliability for customers, Eversource has released a new planting guide for property owners. Nature’s Natives highlights a variety of plant species that not only thrive in New England but are also utility compatible - helping customers make informed choices when planting near power lines.

Sep 29, 2024

mutual aid

With more than three million customers without power following the powerful impact of Hurricane Helene, dozens of Eversource crews are heading down south to assist fellow energy companies with power restoration efforts. Approximately 40 line crews from each of the three states the energy company serves – Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire – along with 20 support personnel are packing up their gear and trucks to make the trip to Virginia to support crews from Appalachian Power.

Sep 24, 2024

volunteers

From tires and empty bottles to doors and refrigerators, the banks of the Connecticut River can become littered with trash, creating harmful effects for the local environment and the health of the waterway. As part of its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Eversource employees across Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire will join their neighbors for the 28th annual Source to Sea Cleanup.

Sep 16, 2024

vegetation management

As a testament to its continued commitment to environmental stewardship and ensuring electric reliability for customers, Eversource has been named a Tree Line USA utility by the Arbor Day Foundation in all three states where the energy company operates.

Jun 25, 2024

leadership

Following the recent announcement that current President of New Hampshire Operations Doug Foley will become President of Massachusetts Electric Operations, Eversource is pleased to announce that Bob Coates, current Vice President of Transmission Project Management and Construction, will become the next leader of New Hampshire Operations effective July 7, 2024.

Jun 17, 2024

heat wave safety reliability

With temperatures expected to be in the 90s along with high humidity over the next several days across the region, air conditioners and fans will be working overtime at many homes and businesses. During the summer months, Eversource customers in New Hampshire use about 25% more electricity to keep cool when the mercury soars. While high electricity usage during a heat wave can put a strain on the electric system, the energy company is prepared to meet the increased demand and its crews are ready to respond to any outages or issues that may arise. Remote system operators are also constantly monitoring the system and are ready to reroute power and shift other resources as necessary.

Jun 12, 2024

rates

To further strengthen the electric system in New Hampshire and enhance reliability for customers, Eversource filed a request yesterday with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to update its distribution rates through a comprehensive rate review process that provides transparency and the opportunity for public input.

Jun 4, 2024

storm preparedness

With the start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting an above-normal hurricane season, Eversource is reminding customers about the importance of preparing and planning for severe weather.

May 30, 2024

awards

For a second consecutive year, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) has been recognized by USA TODAY and Statista Inc. as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2024.

May 7, 2024

National Electrical Safety Month safety

As the weather warms up and people spend more time outside getting their yards and homes ready for the summer, it’s important to keep safety in mind before taking on that next project, especially when dealing with electricity. In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, Eversource is reminding customers that working around electric lines or equipment can be dangerous or even fatal if proper precautions aren’t taken.

Apr 25, 2024

employees award diversity and inclusion

The New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Achievement Award honors and celebrates the achievements of women leaders in the energy and environmental fields. This year, our Director of Equity and Environmental Justice Lissette Andino will receive the Achievement Award during NEWIEE’s 13th Annual Awards Gala on April 25 at The Westin Copley Place in Boston.

Apr 6, 2024

Storm

With power restored to more than 289,000 customers following the early spring Nor’easter that brought historic amounts of wet, cement-like snow and fierce winds to the state on Wednesday night, Eversource’s massive force of more than 2,200 line, tree and service crews are working through the final phase of the significant restoration effort.

Apr 4, 2024

Storm

More than 800 Eversource line, tree and service crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to address public safety issues, clear blocked roads and other damage, and make repairs to restore power to customers after an early spring Nor’easter caused significant destruction to trees across New Hampshire.

Apr 2, 2024

Storm

On the heels of an ice storm last week and wind storm over the weekend, Eversource is prepared for another early spring storm that is forecasted to bring significant amounts of heavy, wet snow, gusty winds, and a wintry mix to New Hampshire Wednesday into Thursday.

Apr 1, 2024

community Arbor Day

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Eversource is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to distribute more than 1,000 free trees and shrubs to customers across its three-state service territory through the nonprofit’s innovative Energy-Saving Trees program, including hundreds of plants in New Hampshire.

Mar 25, 2024

storms

As additional crews arrived this morning from as far away as Michigan to support Eversource’s restoration effort following the early spring ice and snow storm that caused significant tree damage across New Hampshire, the energy company continued efforts to clear blocked roads, downed wires and other damage while making repairs to the electric system.

Mar 24, 2024

storms

With the support of additional out-of-state crews arriving throughout the day, hundreds of Eversource line, tree and service crews are working to restore power to customers following an early spring ice and snow storm that caused significant tree damage across New Hampshire.

Feb 21, 2024

National Engineers Week grid modernization reliability

With the frequency, unpredictability and severity of extreme weather including thunderstorms increasing, our team is working every day to fortify our electric system to withstand the worst of climate change. In addition to impacts like drought-stressed trees falling onto our power lines and intense heat waves straining the grid, our substations have been affected by an increase in the occurrence of lightning incidents that were previously a “worst-case” scenario with a 100-year probability. After lightning strikes caused surges that damaged equipment in substations in Western Massachusetts and South Boston within a three-year period, we assembled a team of engineers, supported by substation operating mechanics who respond to damage during storms, to assess the equipment and control systems at all the approximately 600 substations across our service territory in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Feb 15, 2024

energy efficiency

With winter upon us, many may be looking for ways to stay warm and comfortable at home, without running up the energy bill. With longer nights and more time indoors, it’s a good time to incorporate energy-efficient practices that will help keep your energy use down.

Feb 6, 2024

awards

Eversource (NYSE: ES) has again been named among America’s Most JUST Companies, as announced by JUST Capital and CNBC on their “JUST 100" list.

Jan 18, 2024

scams

As the colder weather arrives in New England, scammers are heating up their efforts. Among their constantly evolving methods, clever imposters are taking advantage of the winter months by posing as Eversource representatives and threatening to disconnect customers’ power unless they make immediate payment on the spot. The energy company is reminding residents and businesses to be on the lookout for the signs of a scam whether it’s in person, over the phone, or online.

Jan 8, 2024

Storm

As New England braces for another significant storm – this one bringing to New Hampshire high winds and heavy, wet snow at the onset in certain areas of the state before transitioning to rain following the weekend snowstorm – Eversource is preparing accordingly.

Dec 27, 2023

Newsweek award corporate responsibility sustainability diversity and inclusion

To be named once or twice to Newsweek magazine’s—in partnership with global research and data firm Statista—annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies is an accomplishment. To do it for five consecutive years is a singular achievement that affirms a workplace culture deeply committed to values embracing corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and corporate citizenship.

Dec 19, 2023

Storm

Working around-the-clock following yesterday’s powerful storm that brought heavy rain and strong winds to the entire region and caused significant tree damage to the electric system statewide, Eversource crews have restored power to more than 84,000 customers in New Hampshire – including approximately 26,000 in fewer than five minutes by remote system operators using distribution automation technology.

Dec 18, 2023

Storm

Hundreds of Eversource line and tree crews are working to restore power following the powerful rain and windstorm that hit New Hampshire overnight and this morning causing widespread tree damage to the electric system and tens of thousands of power outages.

Dec 14, 2023

Rates

As the price of energy continues to trend downward amidst persistent volatility in energy supply markets, Eversource has filed significantly reduced electric supply rates with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) that would be in effect from February 1, 2024, until July 31, 2024. The new electric supply prices from power generators that the energy company filed today with the PUC would be 59% lower for residential customers compared to last February 1 and 34% lower than the current supply, or Default Service, rate.

Dec 11, 2023

leadership

Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) today announced that Chris Carmody is retiring as Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Information Technology and Susan Sgroi has been elected as her successor, effective January 8, 2024. Carmody has been with Eversource and its predecessor companies for 27 years. She has served in her current role since 2016 and prior to that was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for 15 years. Chris will continue to serve the company as a non-executive Senior Advisor into 2024.

Dec 8, 2023

Storm

With high winds and heavy rain expected to impact New Hampshire Sunday night into Monday as well as the potential for heavy, wet snow in northern and western areas of the state, Eversource is closely monitoring several weather forecasts and planning accordingly.

Nov 15, 2023

trees vegetation management

If there’s one thing our arborists love more than trees, it might be teaching the public how to care for them. So before setting out with our rakes and barrels, we spoke with them to learn more about what our yards need before winter arrives. Here are some of their fall cleanup tips.

Nov 13, 2023

Scams safety

It’s a call or email threatening to shut off power. It’s a fake website hoping to trick people into believing it’s real. Scammers posing as Eversource representatives are using increasingly sophisticated and intimidating tactics to get money and personal information. In advance of Utilities United Against Scams Day, November 15th, Eversource is urging its customers to be vigilant.

Nov 13, 2023

Veterans Day employees veterans

Hundreds of veterans, representing every branch of the U.S. military, work here at Eversource. Along with their honorable military service, these veterans bring an important dynamic to our team as we serve millions of customers across three states. The leadership, discipline, integrity and courage our veterans have shown blends seamlessly to the job they do every day – delivering safe, reliable power even in challenging conditions like severe storms.

Oct 18, 2023

In recognition for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, Eversource is the #1 utility in 3BL’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking for 2023, which evaluates transparency and performance in ESG among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Oct 17, 2023

energy efficiency

To celebrate its business partners deploying some of the most recent innovative energy efficiency and electric vehicle infrastructure projects, Eversource today announced seven winners of its Eversource Energy Excellence Awards.

Sep 21, 2023

The New Hampshire Department of Energy and local utility providers Unitil and Eversource are warning about the dangers of tree trimming and removal work around energized power lines following a series of recent accidents involving tree service contractors hired by homeowners and businesses.

Sep 18, 2023

energy efficiency smart thermostat demand response

Did you know that residential thermostats control approximately 9% of the total energy consumption in the United States? That’s the same amount of CO2 that would be generated from a car consuming over 17 billion gallons of gasoline!

Sep 14, 2023

Storm storm preparedness storm tips

As Hurricane Lee makes its way north with an uncertain track, Eversource continues to closely monitor several forecasts and prepare accordingly. The energy company is ready to respond to any power outages caused by the storm’s high winds that are expected to impact New Hampshire primarily on Saturday. Eversource is positioning line and tree crews across the state as well as bringing in additional lineworkers to assist with the restoration and get power back on for customers as quickly and safely as possible.

Aug 29, 2023

energy efficiency college students

Liliana Vornehm, a Nashua native and a UNH student, spent the past summer as an intern in Eversource’s Energy Efficiency department.

Aug 10, 2023

811 dig safe safe digging

With more than 20 million miles of underground utilities in the United States, it’s crucial to know what’s below ground before beginning any excavation work. In recognition of National 8-1-1 Day on August 11th, Eversource is reminding customers, contractors and excavators to put safety first when starting any digging project – large or small. Whether planting a shrub or installing a pool, calling 8-1-1 to mark underground utilities is critical to avoid injuries and utility service disruptions – and it’s also the law.

Jul 26, 2023

heatwave energy efficiency

With temperatures expected to be in the 90s along with high humidity for the next several days across New England, many residential and business customers will have their air conditioners and fans working overtime. During the summer months, Eversource customers in New Hampshire use about 25% more electricity to keep cool, and that increased demand can put a strain on the electric system.

Jul 11, 2023

energy efficiency sustainability Lindt

Resulting from a partnership established over the last five years, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) and Eversource today announced energy efficiency results that have far exceeded an original savings goal of 4% of Lindt & Sprüngli' s (USA) annual energy consumption at their facility in Stratham, New Hampshire. The initiatives completed from 2021-2023, which include current projects in construction, will result in 3.1 million annual kWh savings – the equivalent of over 2,100 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

Jun 26, 2023

northern pass

Eversource today announced that it has finalized agreements to transfer ownership of the properties that the energy company previously purchased to support the Northern Pass transmission project, including several to private parties who previously owned certain parcels.

Jun 15, 2023

rates

As the price of energy continues to trend downward, Eversource has filed significantly reduced electric supply rates with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) that would go into effect August 1 until January 31, 2024. This comes after energy prices hit historic highs in New England last year due to natural gas supply constraints related to the continued war in Ukraine and global demand.

Jun 1, 2023

storm preparedness

As the 2023 hurricane season begins, Eversource is reminding customers about the importance of preparing and planning for major storms. The changing climate is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather, and the energy company works year-round to strengthen the grid through upgrades, maintenance, and proactive vegetation management to enhance reliability for customers.