NHEC Ready for Hurricane Lee by NHEC | Sep 15, 2023 | Outage, UncategorizedNew Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) has positioned equipment and line crews in areas of concern as we await the effects of Hurricane Lee. Additional contract line and tree crews have been secured in the event of significant outages. Lee has a wide wind field that is forecast to bring gusty winds and rain to the state. Winds will be highest at the immediate coast, however interior areas may see winds gusts of 40-50 mph on Saturday. With the ground already saturated by recent rains, there is the potential for trees to come down more easily on power lines, causing outages. AREAS OF CONCERN Southeastern NH (Raymond & surrounding towns) Lakes Region (Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, Alton) Washington Valley (Conway, North Conway) TIMING Overnight Friday (9/15) into Saturday (9/16) We encourage you to take simple steps today to prepare for a power outage: Stock up on water, batteries, locate flashlights and other safe sources of lighting. Charge cell phones and other mobile devices. Save battery life by turning power settings to low and turning off data. Charge devices as needed from your car. NEVER use generators, camp stoves, charcoal heat indoors. Keep NHEC’s outage reporting contacts handy: (800) 343-6432; or report via the SmartHub app. MORE HERE: Preparing for a Power Outage RESOURCES & OUTAGE UPDATE INFORMATION Report an Outage 24/7: (800) 343-6432; or via the SmartHub app Live Outage Map w/Estimated Restoration Times when available Facebook, Twitter We will be working as quickly and safely as possible to minimize the impact of this storm on our members. Thank you in advance for your patience and support!
Bids Welcomed for Retired NHEC Vehicles & Equipment by NHEC | Sep 1, 2023 | UncategorizedNHEC 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. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CURRENT LIST OF VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Viewing dates and times: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vehicle viewing location: NHEC Vehicle Maintenance facility 533 Tenney Mountain Highway Plymouth, NH
COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING AND NOTICE OF HEARING: Statewide Low-income Electric Assistance Program by NHEC | Sep 1, 2023 | Regulatory, UncategorizedThe NH Public Utilities Commission has issued notice of hearing regarding the state low-income Electric Assistance Program. Read the full order HERE.
Brian Francis Named Recipient of NHEC Lineworker Scholarship by NHEC | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized PLYMOUTH, NH – A midlife career change is off to a good start for Brian Francis of Plymouth, who was recently named the recipient of the annual New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) Lineworker Scholarship. Francis, a 2002 graduate of Plymouth Regional High School, spent most of his working life building custom homes in the area, but a desire to help his community led him to consider a new career in linework. Francis says he’s looking forward to the excitement of life on the lines and used the $2,500 scholarship award to complete his training at the Linemen Institute of the North East in New York, where he ranked at the top of his class of 42. “Brian demonstrated in his scholarship application that he is a community-minded person who wants to give back through his work as a lineman,” said Sara Thielbar, head of the NHEC Scholarship Committee. “We wish him luck in his training and future career.” NHEC offers one $2,500 scholarship annually to members or children of members who are pursuing a career as an electrical lineworker. CLICK HERE for more information about NHEC’s scholarship opportunities and community programs.
Commencement of adjudicative proceeding, order on petition for intervention, and notice of prehearing conference by NHEC | Jul 17, 2023 | Regulatory, UncategorizedOn September 29, 2022, the Commission issued Order No. 26,693, in which it approved the Electric Assistance Program administrative budgets for the program year. In its order, the Commission noted it would issue a separate order on the petition to intervene filed by LISTEN Community Services (LISTEN). In this order, the Commission convenes an adjudicative proceeding in this matter, grants LISTEN’s petition to intervene, and sets a prehearing conference for August 8, 2023. Order No. 26,693, this order, and all docket filings are available on the Commission’s website at www.puc.nh.gov/regulatory/Docketbk/2022/22-043.html. READ COMPLETE DOCUMENT HERE