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Nick Paul
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Credible, policy-forward clean energy insights from NH and beyond. Data-driven, nonpartisan, economically grounded.
As NHEC’s project lead put it: “If I had my way, we’d have five of these.”

I agree. These kinds of investments are good for ratepayers, good for reliability, and exactly the kind of thing NH should be doing more of.
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Granite Geek: There’s a very big battery in Moultonborough. We need a lot more of them
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May 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
And there’s more potential. The battery could be used to support the grid even more actively — smoothing demand spikes and backing up local solar.

The tech is there. What we need is policy and capital that lets it scale.
May 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The setup powers about 1,400 homes at peak. No noise. No emissions. No incidents.

Since launching in 2021:

🔋 Zero fires
🌱 Minimal maintenance
⚡️ Big savings

This is what a well-managed, distributed energy project looks like.
May 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The New Hampshire Electric Co-op installed a 2.45 MW battery alongside a 2.59 MW solar array. It runs just ~70 hours a year — but the impact is massive.

Over 12 years, it’s expected to save $2.3 million in peak demand charges.
May 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
📣 The public budget hearing is
🗓️ May 6
🕐 1PM
📍 Representatives Hall, State House

Let the Senate Finance Committee know:
💬 These provisions don’t belong in HB2
🧾 Energy policy should be debated on its own merits

#NHBudget #RenewableEnergy
May 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The REF helps towns, schools & families lower costs. HB224 would replace that with tiny rebates worth just a few dollars a year.

The Governor proposes raiding $10M. The House version empties it entirely.

This is bad policy & worse process.
May 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🔑 The Big Idea

Geothermal can help round out a clean, modern grid. With the right backing, this tech could go from niche to necessary in the years ahead.
May 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🏛️ Policy Support Makes It Possible

From permitting reform to project financing, public policy plays a critical role in unlocking geothermal’s potential. We need both the private and public sectors pulling in the same direction.
May 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🤝 Corporate Demand Is Driving Momentum

Google’s new initiative in Taiwan could double the country’s geothermal capacity by 2029. Big players stepping up helps scale emerging tech faster and smarter.
May 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
⚡️ Why It Matters

Geothermal has incredible potential to deliver carbon-free energy around the clock. With the right investment and innovation, it could serve as a powerful complement to other clean energy sources.
May 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM