NHEC Announces Leadership Transition by NHEC | Dec 9, 2024 | Board of DirectorsPLYMOUTH, NH – The Board of Directors of New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) announced today that Alyssa Clemsen Roberts has resigned her position as President & CEO of NHEC. Michael Jennings, who currently serves as the Vice President for Energy Delivery at NHEC, will assume the role of interim President & CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Michael Jennings is a professional engineer who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut, an engineering degree from the University of Hartford, and a master’s degree in corporate finance from Southern New Hampshire University. Jennings joined NHEC in 2019 as Director of Engineering and was promoted to Vice President of Operations & Engineering in 2023. In 2021, Jennings was named a Co-op Rising Star, one of 20 young professionals recognized nationwide by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. He is a resident of Tilton. “I want to thank NHEC employees for their support for the past two years. I will always appreciate their commitment to serving our members and supporting one another,” said Clemsen Roberts. Clemsen Roberts has accepted a position as the leader of an organization outside of New Hampshire. “We appreciate Alyssa’s many contributions to NHEC and wish her well in the future,” said NHEC Board Chair Bill Darcy. “Alyssa leaves NHEC in excellent shape with member electric rates among the lowest in the state, increased investments in reliability, and a robust fiber internet buildout ahead of schedule. Mike has been involved in all aspects of NHEC’s electric and broadband businesses, and the Board of Directors is confident he will continue that progress,” Darcy said. “I am incredibly honored to begin my journey as the Interim CEO of this remarkable cooperative,” said Jennings. “The dedication and talent of our employees have always been our greatest strength, and I am excited to lead such a passionate and committed team. Together, we will continue to focus on enhancing member engagement and expanding services to better serve rural communities,” Jennings said. About New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Plymouth, NHEC is a nonprofit electric distribution cooperative that is owned by the members it serves. NHEC provides energy and energy solutions to 86,000 homes and business in 118 New Hampshire communities. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, NH Broadband, NHEC is building fiber-optic networks to provide high-speed internet access to its members, regardless of their location. Learn more at nhec.com, or nhbroadband.com.
Joint Petition to Alter Franchise Areas in Landaff, New Hampshire by NHEC | Oct 16, 2024 | Regulatory, UncategorizedOn September 12, 2024, Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) and New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NHEC) (together, the Joint Petitioners) filed a petition requesting that the Commission modify their franchise areas in Landaff, New Hampshire to transfer a lot in Eversource’s franchise area to NHEC’s franchise area. READ PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION NOTICE HERE
NH PUC Approves 2024-25 Electric Assistance Program (EAP) Budget by NHEC | Oct 15, 2024 | Financial Assistance, Regulatory, UncategorizedIn this order, the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission approves the Electric Assistance Program (EAP) administrative budgets for the 2024-2025 EAP program year. The EAP budget in 2024-2025 is flat when compared to the budget approved last year. VIEW PUC ORDER HERE
NHEC Seeks Members to Serve on Nominating Committee by NHEC | Oct 15, 2024 | Board of Directors, UncategorizedIt’s your cooperative, and your involvement and your voice matter. Here’s a way you can make that happen. NHEC is looking for members interested in serving on the Nominating Committee. What’s the Nominating Committee? The NHEC Nominating Committee is an important part of the cooperative way of doing business. The committee reviews the qualifications of potential candidates seeking election to the NHEC Board of Directors and nominate a slate of candidates to run for open seats. Any NHEC member interested in being part of the Nominating Committee is encouraged to apply for this critical part of the cooperative process. For more information or to apply for consideration, please contact Maida Lessard at 603-536-8861, or lessardm@nhec.com.
Disposal of Fleet & Equipment by NHEC | Sep 9, 2024 | UncategorizedDisposal of Fleet & Equipment NHEC is preparing to offer for bid, vehicles and equipment that are being retired from service. This bid offering is available to NHEC members, employees and retirees. Please note that NHEC Member Solutions representatives cannot answer questions regarding vehicles and equipment being offered. All questions will be answered during the two vehicle and equipment viewing dates listed. For more information, please attend one of the viewing dates listed below. Viewing dates and times: October 9, 2024, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 10, 2024, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bids due: October 25, 2024 Vehicle viewing location: NHEC Vehicle Maintenance facility 533 Tenney Mountain Highway Plymouth, NH Current list of vehicles and equipment (subject to change) CLICK HERE FOR VEHICLE CONDITIONS AND MINIMUM BIDS