Community Power in the News
See how the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) is shaping the conversation around energy choice, local control, and climate solutions. This page features a curated selection of external media coverage, interviews, and news stories spotlighting our work and the communities we serve.
CPCNH in the News
Recent and key coverage of the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire, including op-eds written by our staff and members.
NH Journal · James M. Garrity · March 11, 2025
Former State Rep. James M. Garrity advocates for HB 760, a bill to protect ratepayers and promote fair competition in New Hampshire’s energy market. Read the full article online ›
“If a power supplier takes a risk and loses money, they — and they alone — should bear the cost. Not innocent ratepayers who never signed up for their service.” — James M. Garrity, CPCNH Board Member
Concord Monitor · David Brooks · January 5, 2025
As community power enters its third year in New Hampshire, nearly half the state’s population is now served or preparing to be served by a local program offering more control, choice, and often lower electricity rates. Read the full article online ›
“The coalition was supporting 14 communities in 2023 but now has 46 this year in various stages of the process of switching to community power.” — Henry Herndon, CPCNH
NHPR · Mara Hoplamazian · June 14, 2024
Despite the rapid growth of community power programs across New Hampshire, a legislative effort to enable greater use of local renewable energy was blocked, highlighting ongoing regulatory hurdles in the state’s clean energy transition. Read the full article online ›
“Potentially contracting with some of these projects to offset local load could be a very effective way both to get more of these projects built, but do it in a way that is financially responsible and doesn't create cost shifting problems.” — Clifton Below, Past Chair, CPCNH Board of Directors
New Hampshire Union Leader · Shawne K Wickham · February 3, 2024
With more than 50 member communities and growing public support, CPCNH’s community power model is gaining traction across New Hampshire—offering towns a pathway to lower rates, more local control, and increased energy choice. Read the full article online ›
“If you take control of your energy purchasing, where you’re going to buy it, how much renewable you want, what the price is going to be, it makes for a better life for everybody.” — Terry Clark, CPCNH Board Member & Cheshire County Commissioner
Canary Media · Lisa Prevost · February 1, 2024
CPCNH’s growing coalition is set to become New Hampshire’s second-largest electricity supplier, offering lower rates, flexible procurement, and a platform for local energy innovation in over 40 communities. Read the full article online ›
“Being a member of the coalition has given us new perspectives on a lot of things and opened the door for information sharing with other municipalities.” —Jackson Kaspari, CPCNH
Media Outlets Covering CPCNH
Check out just a few of the publications and media outlets that have covered CPCNH over the years. Read some of their coverage below.
Read Past CPCNH News Coverage Below
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CPCNH Member Map
Operating
These communities have launched their Community Power programs and are actively supplying electricity to customers. CPCNH is managing energy supply and customer service on their behalf.
County Operating: These are county-level programs that have launched and are serving customers, with eligible municipalities participating through a shared governance structure.
Ready
These communities have completed all approvals and are fully prepared to launch Community Power service in an upcoming enrollment wave.
Planning
These communities are in the process of developing or finalizing their Community Power plans and working toward local and state approvals.
County Opt-Ins
Communities located within a CPCNH member county but not enrolled in the county-level program or CPCNH directly.
CPCNH Member Map
Roll over each CPCNH Member Community to see its Member Representatives.