I write today to show my support of the Twin States Clean Energy Link project being developed by National Grid in New Hampshire.
Developing new electric transmission infrastructure in New England is needed now more than ever as we add hydro and wind to our energy portfolio to pursue an all-the-above energy policy. Twin States would provide our region with a 1,200 MW line running along state roads and existing transmission right of way in Vermont and New Hampshire.
In addition to providing our communities with access to renewable energy, Twin States has the ability to move power in both directions – importing hydropower from Canada to New England and exporting excess renewable power from New England to Canada. This component of the project will allow for a much-needed balancing of the New England power grid.
Access to low-cost hydropower will significantly benefit ratepayers in my district and throughout the state, by helping to alleviate the rising costs of electricity, something many families throughout the region have been struggling with. Affordable energy resources will be welcome in New Hampshire’s growing economy and the potential for billions in energy savings is a win-win for every granite stater.
The project’s developers, National Grid and Citizens Energy Corporation have made it a priority to assemble community benefits packages aimed at satisfying economic and community needs identified by local leaders and organizations. These benefits will have a lasting impact on route communities and our state as a whole.
Twin States represents an excellent opportunity for New Hampshire and is an excellent candidate for development. I urge you to support the Twin States Clean Energy Link.
Senator Bill Gannon
New Hampshire Senate — Twenty-third District
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