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.

May 3, 2023

As part of an agreement approved by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, Eversource this week took ownership of all electric utility pole interests owned by Consolidated Communications (CCI) in New Hampshire.

Mar 30, 2023

vegetation management

When the power goes out during a storm, it’s most often caused by trees falling on power equipment – and with the changing climate driving more frequent severe weather, tree trimming and removal near overhead lines is imperative to help fortify the electric system. Eversource’s team of certified arborists works year-round developing and implementing its comprehensive, data-driven maintenance program to enhance system reliability for customers.

Mar 28, 2023

energy efficiency energy star award

Eversource is honored to announce that it has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This award is bestowed to ENERGY STAR partners for demonstrating consistent and outstanding leadership in delivering energy efficiency solutions through the program, and this is the eighth year that Eversource has won in Connecticut, third year in Massachusetts and the tenth year in New Hampshire.

Mar 17, 2023

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Following this week’s powerful nor’easter—the 10 th major storm of the season—which caused widespread outages and damage to the electric system, Eversource deployed more than 2,200 line, tree, and service crews across the state to work around-the-clock to restore power to its customers. Despite historic snowfall in parts of the state, damaging wind gusts, and extremely difficult travel conditions, the energy company has restored power to more than 99% of its customers using innovated tools to meet that milestone ahead of schedule. Since the start of the nor’easter on Monday night, Eversource has restored power to more than 243,000 customers by lineworker repairs and remote switching by system operators, and will continue to work until every customer in New Hampshire has their power restored.

Mar 15, 2023

Storm

With additional crews from Massachusetts and Connecticut arriving throughout the day as storm response nears completion in those states, thousands of Eversource field resources are working around-the-clock as part of a massive restoration effort in New Hampshire to assess, clear and repair the devastating damage caused by this week’s Nor’easter.

Mar 14, 2023

Storm

With the winds forecast to intensify through the afternoon and evening, more than 800 Eversource line, tree and service crews are actively working across New Hampshire to address public safety priorities, clear damage and make repairs as heavy, wet snow from the ongoing Nor’easter brings trees and limbs down onto the electric system.

Mar 12, 2023

Storm

With a powerful nor’easter expected to hit New England Monday night through Wednesday, Eversource is closely monitoring the weather forecast and is ready for the heavy, wet snow and strong winds that are expected to impact New Hampshire.

Feb 28, 2023

energy efficiency

“Hundreds,” said Ted Dickinson, Vice President for Newell & Crathern, one of New Hampshire’s weatherization contractors, when asked whether he had any touching stories to share from his teams going above and beyond for customers.

Feb 14, 2023

energy efficiency

Contractors like Newell & Crathern and organizations such as TCCAP work with Eversource and the other NHSaves utility partners to deliver important weatherization services to residents across New Hampshire.

Feb 13, 2023

diversity + inclusion award

In recognition of its continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace, Eversource now ranks as the top utility in both of As You Sow’s most recent scorecards tracking the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies’ steps to increase transparency and accountability on the path to justice. As the top utility in both the racial justice and workplace equity scorecards, Eversource ranks 5th and 17th across all sectors on each scorecard respectively, resulting in the energy company’s recognition by As You Sow as a “Top 10” company overall. Together, the scorecards demonstrate Eversource’s leadership in transparently advancing workplace DE&I programs and initiatives consistent with the energy company’s public statements on racial and social justice.

Feb 7, 2023

energy efficiency

Newell & Crathern, one of New Hampshire’s contractors that specializes in weatherization, insulation and energy efficiency for residential buildings and mobile homes, connected with a former service member and immediately wanted to get him the help he both needed and greatly deserved.

Feb 1, 2023

financial assistance

With historically high energy prices affecting people throughout the region, Eversource is encouraging customers to take advantage of additional energy assistance funds available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. In recognition of National Energy Assistance Day, the company is urging customers to learn more about the program which not only helps customers pay their energy bills, but also provides weatherization funds to help make their home more energy efficient and comfortable during the winter.

Jan 31, 2023

diversity + inclusion award

Affirming its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Eversource is once again included in the annual Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which this year recognizes 484 companies from around the world that have demonstrated their commitment to advancing women's equality in the workplace and promoting transparency in gender reporting. This is the fourth time Eversource has been included in the index.

Jan 26, 2023

Storm storm restoration

As the long stretch of winter weather that brought down trees and caused damage to the electric system across New Hampshire exits the region, Eversource’s thousands of field employees continue working around the clock until every customer is restored. Since Sunday, the energy company’s lineworkers and remote system operators have restored power to more than 255,000 customers in the Granite State, including some customers more than once.

Jan 25, 2023

Storm

The thousands of Eversource field resources working tirelessly to clear damage and make repairs to the electric system continue to make significant progress restoring power to more than 232,000 customers since Sunday – including more than 169,000 by lineworkers and more than 62,000 in under five minutes by remote system operators using distribution automation technology like smart switches.

Jan 24, 2023

Storm power restoration

With the support of crews from neighboring states and Canada, thousands of Eversource field resources continue working around the clock to support public safety efforts, make repairs and restore power to customers following the most recent weather front that dropped significant amounts of heavy, wet snow on top of already stressed trees and caused damage to the electric system in regions across the state. As the massive restoration effort continues, the energy company is monitoring the next front forecasted to bring additional heavy, wet snow, possible icing and gusty conditions to New Hampshire on Wednesday and Thursday with the potential to cause more outages – particularly when combined with the recent impacts and tree stress caused by successive recent storms.

Jan 23, 2023

Storm

Additional crews arriving from Massachusetts and Connecticut to support restoration effort with additional damage and outages from the storm likely.

Jan 20, 2023

scams safety

While many people make resolutions in the new year, scammers are resolute too – developing new schemes to steal money and personal information or other sensitive data by posing as Eversource representatives. Recently there’s been a rise in calls targeting utility customers, and 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 20, 2023

award diversity + inclusion sustainability

With the release today of this year’s Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) is being nationally celebrated as a leader for corporate responsibility. The recognition marks Eversource’s fourth consecutive appearance in the top-100 of the annual list, recognizing the company’s consistent and unrelenting commitment to its customers, communities, employees, and the environment in providing safe, reliable energy service.

Jan 5, 2023

Wreaths Across America veterans community volunteerism

Each gravestone marks an American hero and at every one, a wreath with a bright red ribbon was carefully placed. This is what thousands of people in cities and towns around the country did last month, including in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. For volunteers, Wreaths Across America is a chance to connect with veterans and to say thank you.

Jan 5, 2023

Storm

With the support of utility workers from as far away as Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia and Canada, more than 600 Eversource line, tree and service crews are working to make repairs and restore power.

Jan 5, 2023

Storm

Hundreds of Eversource line and tree crews are working to restore power as the powerful storm that is hitting New Hampshire today with high winds is causing widespread damage to the electric system and thousands of power outages. Crews are working around-the-clock shifts to address emergency situations, clear blocked roads, assess damage and restore power to customers impacted by the fierce storm.

Jan 5, 2023

Storm

With heavy rain and high winds expected to impact New Hampshire leading into the Christmas holiday weekend, Eversource is closely monitoring several weather forecasts and planning accordingly.

Jan 5, 2023

restoration Storm

As part of its ongoing emergency response to the mid-December snowstorm that has dropped more than a foot of heavy, wet snow across many parts of the state and created hazardous travel conditions, hundreds of Eversource crews are working around-the-clock to assess system damage and restore power as quickly as safely possible. The storm continues to cause damage to the electric system, with the potential for additional outages remaining until after the storm fully exits the state. The energy company is bringing in hundreds of additional crews, damage assessors and other resources that are arriving throughout Saturday and into Sunday, including shifting other Eversource crews from Connecticut and Massachusetts. As of 1:30 p.m., approximately 41,000 Eversource customers across New Hampshire are without power.

Dec 15, 2022

storms storm tips

As the first significant winter storm of the season approaches New Hampshire with the potential for high amounts of heavy, wet snow and other hazardous weather, Eversource is preparing for whatever the storm may bring and encouraging customers to do the same. Because the weather has the potential to bring down trees or tree limbs onto electric lines and equipment causing power outages, the energy company is strategically prepositioning crews and equipment across the state so that they’re ready to respond quickly and safely to any storm-related outages.

Dec 12, 2022

sustainability diversity + inclusion award

For the third time in the last four years, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as the top utility in its annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, in recognition of its national leadership in promoting corporate social responsibility, sustainability and corporate citizenship.

Dec 8, 2022

rates

With energy prices remaining near record highs this winter, Eversource is working to connect its customers with the many programs and services available to help manage their energy bill ahead of the February 1 electric supply rate decrease. While customers are facing rising costs in virtually all aspects of life, the energy company is reminding them of the variety of payment options and assistance programs including New Start, Discount Rate, Budget Billing and other state and federal resources.

Nov 10, 2022

environmental stewardship environment

Eversource is making a commitment to adopt aggressive measures that support deep, cross-sector carbon reductions through a science-based target.

Oct 17, 2022

diversity and inclusion energy awareness month energy efficiency

While they each followed different paths to their careers at Eversource, a powerhouse team of women in our energy efficiency group are united in their shared mission of fighting the impacts of climate change. It’s their unique ways of thinking that are driving the team’s success innovating and advancing our award-winning energy efficiency programs.

Sep 1, 2022

vegetation management

The drought plaguing the region is not only affecting water supplies and burning out lawns, it’s also leaving trees around the state weak and vulnerable with the potential to damage the electric system. As effects of the drought coupled with the ongoing infestation by invasive insects continue to threaten New Hampshire’s landscape, Eversource is working closely with the communities it serves to address the hazardous trees along roads across the state that threaten overhead electric lines.

Jul 27, 2022

energy efficiency

As part of a shared longstanding commitment to reducing energy consumption, the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program (WRBP) and Eversource today announced the completion of phase one of a project to improve energy efficiency at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) wastewater treatment facility in Franklin. When the second phase of this energy retrofit project is also completed, the upgrades will lead to a 27 percent reduction in electric use at the facility, which serves portions of ten Lakes Region communities.

Jul 19, 2022

energy efficiency heat wave

With high heat and humidity expected across the state over the next several days, air conditioners and fans will be working overtime at most homes and businesses. On average, New Hampshire customers use 25% more electricity during the summer months to keep things cool when it’s sweltering outside.

Jun 17, 2022

With the price of natural gas and oil continuing to rise worldwide, the price of electricity is also going up. The increase is due to several factors – the conflict in Ukraine causing energy supply constraints, continued increased demand as the economy recovers from the pandemic and extreme weather impacting gas-producing states. As summer approaches, Eversource is encouraging customers to act now to save money and energy to help avoid a spike in seasonal electricity usage.

May 5, 2022

energy efficiency

Eversource is proud to announce that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It was recognized for its continued leadership in energy efficiency and commitment to the ENERGY STAR® program in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

May 3, 2022

storm prep

As the changing climate increases the frequency, severity and unpredictability of storms, Eversource focuses year-round on fortifying the electric system and preparing for extreme weather to enhance reliability for customers.

Apr 25, 2022

vegetation management environment Arbor Day

In celebration of Arbor Day later this week, Eversource is partnering with communities and organizations across the state to support local tree planting events and raise awareness about planting the right tree in the right place.

Mar 31, 2022

trees vegetation management

With intense storms in New England frequently threatening to bring down trees that cause damage to the electric system, Eversource is partnering with communities across the Granite State to conduct annual vegetation management work that protects customers from tree-related outages.

Mar 30, 2022

awards energy efficiency

In recognition of its partners on some of the most innovative projects focused on energy efficiency and electric vehicles (EV) infrastructure, Eversource Energy announced ten companies as the recipients of its first annual Eversource Energy Excellence Awards. The energy company selected the winners from a pool of more than 100 applications and awarded each recipient for its continued commitment to help customers save money and energy.

Mar 28, 2022

billing

Offering an additional energy assistance option for customers in the Granite State, Eversource today launched its New Start program in New Hampshire.

Feb 28, 2022

employees Black History Month

Bonded by their love of reading and dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Brittany James and Sanda O’Neil are promoting meaningful change one book at a time. The avid readers and members of Eversource’s Multicultural Group founded an employee-led book club last year that has grown to include 46 members. The group is celebrating Black history not just in the month of February, but all year round, as they explore the writings of award-winning literary stars like Honorée Fanonne Jeffers and Yaa Gyasi, whose acclaimed debut novel Homegoing was O’Neil’s favorite read so far.