News & Media Hub

Welcome to the News & Media Hub of the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire.
Here you’ll find the latest updates, stories, and media from across the state — including blog reflections, video features, email campaign archives, and CPCNH’s 2024 Annual Report. This page highlights how local leadership is driving a more resilient, affordable, and community-powered energy future for New Hampshire.

New Tools to Explore Your Rates & Community Power Status

Explore CPCNH’s new interactive Member Map and electricity rate tables—designed to help residents and businesses across New Hampshire easily view Community Power participation and compare local supply options.

News & Updates

Aug 32 min read

Andrew paddles across Millen Lake with Max, his Portuguese Water Dog, making the most of life on the water in Washington, NH.

Charged Up: Meet Andrew Hatch

Andrew Hatch’s journey from biofuels to public service is helping towns across NH launch local energy programs through CPCNH.

Member & Staff Spotlights

Jul 294 min read

Kim Quirk, CPCNH Board Chair, standing in front of a snow-covered white home with rooftop solar panels and cross-country skis in hand.

Charged Up: Meet Kimberley Quirk

Kim Quirk, CPCNH’s newly elected Board Chair, shares her journey from solar entrepreneur to statewide energy leader—and how she’s helping shape a more resilient, equitable, and community-driven energy future for New Hampshire.

Member & Staff Spotlights

Jul 246 min read

AA-GroupBest1-4Newsletter.jpeg A group of seven CPCNH team members standing in shallow water beside a blue kayak on a sunny day, smiling at the camera with paddles in hand. A forested shoreline frames the background.

Paddling Together: A Day on the Contoocook

CPCNH staff took to the water on July 18 for a scenic paddle along the Contoocook River. The day was filled with sunshine, turtles, swimming, and time to recharge in the natural beauty of New Hampshire.

Member & Staff Spotlights

Jul 241 min read

Screenshot of a virtual CPCNH Office Hours session on Zoom, showing 18 participants in a grid layout. Participants include CPCNH staff, board members, and community representatives, with names and affiliations displayed in black text labels.

New Office Hours Series Builds Support for CPCNH Member Communities

CPCNH has launched a new Office Hours series to support member communities with live Q&As, updates, and expert guidance on energy policy, finance, operations, and more.

News & Updates

Jul 231 min read

A traditional electric meter with spinning dials attached to a brick building.

CPCNH Announces Community Power Rates Effective August 1, 2025

Beginning August 1, 2025, Community Power rates will adjust in response to market conditions impacting utilities statewide. The CPCNH Board approved the new rates to maintain fiscal responsibility while continuing to invest in local energy innovation and system improvements.

News & Updates

Jul 24 min read

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2025 Annual Meeting Report

A Year of Growth, Innovation & Community Power

CPCNH’s 2025 Annual Meeting Report captures a transformative year of progress across New Hampshire’s energy landscape. From expanded membership and customer savings to clean energy program development and legislative advocacy, this report reflects our coalition’s impact and vision for the future.

News & Media Hub

New Tools to Explore Your Rates & Community Power Status

Charged Up: Meet Andrew Hatch

Charged Up: Meet Kimberley Quirk

Paddling Together: A Day on the Contoocook

New Office Hours Series Builds Support for CPCNH Member Communities

CPCNH Announces Community Power Rates Effective August 1, 2025

Join CPCNH's Mailing Lists!

Recent Email Updates

2025 Annual Meeting Report

Video Content

Community Power Forum 2/23/23

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