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Using Landfill Gas For Natural Gas Delivery Systems

March 28, 2019 - Indigenous landfill gas may soon be making its way into New Hampshire natural gas delivery systems. Liberty Utilities (“Liberty”) which owns and operates pipeline gas and compressed natural gas (“CNG”) systems in New Hampshire is seeking approval from the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) for an arrangement whereby landfill gas would be cleaned, converted […]

What Does a California Law Have To Do With New Hampshire Manufacturers?

March 5, 2019 - Recent amendments to regulations implementing California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, the so-called Proposition 65 (“Prop 65”), now impact manufacturers and distributors in other states: All businesses that manufacture or distribute products to California are now subject to labeling requirements if the product contains one of hundreds of potentially harmful chemicals. […]

Are You Considering Solar for Your Business?

February 14, 2019 - The high cost of electricity in New Hampshire, the decreasing cost of solar panels nationwide, and recent innovations in energy storage, mean that more business owners are considering solar power. Potential benefits range from improving a business’s bottom line to boosting a business’s image in the community. If you are deciding whether or not your […]

Forming a Stormwater Utility (Part 2 of 2)

January 24, 2019 - Previously I explained what a stormwater utility is and why a town might want to form one. Now, I will explain the process a town must take to form a utility. I also include some information about already formed utilities in New England. Forming a Stormwater Utility In 2008, the New Hampshire legislature authorized stormwater […]

What is a Stormwater Utility? (Part 1 of 2)

January 16, 2019 - A stormwater utility may help address some of the challenges faced by New Hampshire’s municipalities in addressing stormwater pollution. Many New Hampshire communities are implementing new plans to reduce, manage, and control stormwater pollution to comply with the MS4 General Permit. If you are unfamiliar with the MS4 General Permit or why it’s relevant now, […]

Could Your Solar Property Qualify for a Tax Exemption?

November 26, 2018 - Many New Hampshire cities and towns offer a full or partial exemption from property taxes for the cost or value of solar and other renewable energy equipment installed on your home or business. Municipalities are authorized by statutes originally enacted in 1975, RSA 72:61 and RSA 72:62, to exempt the cost of solar energy systems […]

New Hampshire’s Pollution Control Tax Exemption

October 3, 2018 - Investing in pollution control equipment can be expensive, but New Hampshire provides an important tax incentive for businesses. State law allows for a local real estate tax exemption that can cover up to the full value of the installation under a multi-agency process that involves both state and local officials. The process often requires both […]

Electricity Demand Aggregation Under Chapter 53-E Can Help Your Constituents Save Money on Their Electricity Bills

September 19, 2018 - New Hampshire law Chapter 53-E brings the competitive marketplace to retail electricity consumers by empowering town officials to act as brokers for their municipalities and school districts, negotiating lower electricity rates and other electricity-related perks. Chapter 53-E enables counties and municipalities to aggregate electricity demand within their boundaries, broker agreements for power supply, and coordinate […]

Importance of Environmental Site Assessments in Real Estate Transactions

September 6, 2018 - Thinking about purchasing real estate that could be contaminated? Evaluate your liability under CERCLA before you sign on the dotted line. CERCLA, or the Superfund Law, is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, a federal law that imposes strict liability for the release of hazardous waste. 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et. seq. CERCLA […]

Legislature Again Modifies Site Evaluation Statute, RSA 162-H

August 22, 2018 - As it did in 2014, 2015 and 2017, the New Hampshire legislature has again modified RSA 162-H, the statute governing the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee (“SEC” or “Committee”), the body responsible for energy facility siting. The new law adds more public members to the Committee and also requires all members to undergo intensive training […]

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