CPCNH Elects New Board Officers

Four new Board Officers and 3 new Directors elected at the 2025 Annual Meeting

The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire has elected new Board officers and welcomed three newly elected Directors following their 2025 Annual Membership Meeting.

Coalition members from across the Granite State convened to advance CPCNH’s governance priorities, including officer and director elections. Four longtime members were elected to serve as Board officers, each with a deep track record of public service and energy leadership within the Coalition.

Kim Quirk was elected Board Chair. Previously serving as Board Treasurer, Kim brings decades of experience in clean energy. She is the founder of the Energy Emporium solar installation company and a Commercial Storage Designer and Analyst with ReVision Energy. Her hands-on energy work includes renovating a historic home into a zero-net energy building and presenting at regional renewable energy conferences.

“I’m honored to serve as Board Chair for CPCNH, where our mission—to power New Hampshire communities through local energy solutions, education, and advocacy—is essential to addressing high fossil fuel costs and advancing renewable energy and community choice.” ~ Kim Quirk, Chair, CPCNH Board of Directors

Doria Brown was elected Vice Chair. Doria serves as the the Energy Manager for the City of Nashua and is one of CPCNH’s original founders. She oversees renewable energy initiatives and energy procurement for the city and was named a 2024 Young Professional Energy Champion by Clean Energy NH.

Andrea Hodson was elected Board Secretary. Andrea is a Selectboard member from Harrisville, Chair of CPCNH’s Governance Committee, and a long-standing advocate for local energy decision-making.

Kathleen Kelley was elected Treasurer and is a nonprofit financial professional and Chair of CPCNH’s Audit Committee. She brings extensive experience in nonprofit governance and oversight.

“I’m honored to serve as Board Chair for CPCNH, where our mission—to power New Hampshire communities through local energy solutions, education, and advocacy—is essential to addressing high fossil fuel costs and advancing renewable energy and community choice,” said Quirk.

She added, “My focus this year is to support our staff and partners in navigating current challenges while continuing to expand the tools and options available to help each of our communities meet their energy goals.”

The Membership also elected three new Directors to the Board:

• Bob Benson of Grantham served as a Chief Investment Officer and Senior VP at Amica Insurance and teaches MBA courses at Southern NH University.

• Bill Baber of Dover brings his experience as a former member of the NH House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee; Chair of CPCNH’s Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Committee; and current Chair of the Dover Energy Commission.

• Tom Rooney of Portsmouth brings with him a professional background in designing and managing large-scale energy efficiency programs.

These officers and directors bring a rich diversity of experience in public policy, finance, clean energy, and community leadership—supporting CPCNH’s mission to build a more affordable, resilient, and locally controlled energy future for New Hampshire.

CPCNH has published a photo essay on its 2025 Annual Meeting and Board Meeting.