New Hampshire Energy Forum

New Hampshire's The Seabrook nuclear power plant is the largest single nuclear reactor in New England.

Natural gas-fired generation accounts for more than a quarter of the State’s power production.

New Hampshire also produces electricity from renewable energy sources, including hydropower and fuel wood.

New Hampshire is one of the lowest energy consumers in the nation, however, over 50% of homes use oil for heating.

If you believe strongly that we must address the growing challenge of energy security through a non-partisan comprehensive, balanced approach, then the New Hampshire Energy Forum is your community.

The New Hampshire Energy Forum is a growing community of concerned citizens committed to two goals – achieving energy security for our country and holding our elected officials more accountable in shaping energy policies.

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Featured Issue - Taxes Hurt

Taxes Hurt

Congress is considering at least $80 billion in new taxes on the oil and natural gas industry, which were proposed recently in President Obama's fiscal 2011 budget. Raising taxes as the economy is trying to recover from a deep recession is a recipe for disaster...

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Rhetoric VS. Reality

Policymakers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating thiese claims. Click Here to read Energy Issues and rhetoric addressed on our site.

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Governors Ask Congress to Stop EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases

A bipartisan group of governors ask Congress to stop a plan giving the EPA the authority to regulate greenhouse gases -- a move that would potentially harm the competitiveness of the nation's economy.

It’s Time to Legislate a Spending Cap

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Myth:  Wind generates a significant amount of electricity in the United States.

Fact:  According to the U.S. Department of Energy, in 2008, wind represented 1.3% of all electricity generated in the United States.