Carl Knowlton

Service Location: New Hampton, NH
Primary Residence: New Hampton, NH
Nominated By: Nominating Committee
Biography:

Work Experience

  • 30+ years in utility, energy, and infrastructure finance
  • Senior roles at John Hancock, CS First Boston, and infrastructure development firms
  • Oversight of multibillion dollar utility and energy investment portfolios
  • Leadership of complex capital programs, restructurings, and risk management efforts

Educational Background

  • United States Military Academy, BS
  • Northeastern University, MBA
  • Chartered Financial Analyst, Charterholder
  • Graduate of Inter Lakes High School, Meredith NH

Candidate Statement
Today, the NHEC is advancing a necessary grid modernization in the face of volatile power markets and building broadband internet for members. Expanding these necessary investments while minimizing member bills and preserving the Cooperative’s credit quality will require a board that can provide thoughtful governance, rigorous financial oversight, and clear strategic policy.

I am running for the Board because I believe my professional background enables me to provide disciplined analysis, constructive oversight, and a steady focus on member value. For more than three decades, I have worked at the intersection of energy, finance, and regulated infrastructure – protecting
credit quality while delivering capital projects essential to long term reliability and community benefit. I have overseen large capital programs and guided organizations through periods when balance sheet discipline was the first priority.

I am confident that the NHEC can continue to lead on reliability, affordability, and broadband access – but success will depend on maintaining transparency, pacing investment responsibly, and making informed financial trade offs. I am committed to preserving the cooperative model (locally governed and member-owned) while ensuring it remains financially resilient and well positioned for the decade ahead.