We applaud your efforts to date to defend New Hampshire's natural and cultural heritage from the proposed Northern Pass transmission line. Please join us in making sure that our children and grandchildren can pass this vital heritage on to their children and grandchildren. Please ask Northeast Utilities and Hydro-Québec either to bury the entire project in New Hampshire or stop it altogether.
Everywhere we look we see proposals for new high-voltage, direct current transmission lines. In Maine, Vermont, and New York, new north-south high-voltage direct-current lines are being proposed completely underground or underwater; even Hydro-Québec itself is advancing an underground transmission project to connect with New York. Everywhere we look we see new, innovative underground transmission technology proposals. Everywhere except New Hampshire.
Governor Hassan, before you host the New England Governors and the Eastern Canadian Premiers here in New Hampshire this July, please make it clear that New Hampshire welcomes each of them to our magnificent state. But please also convey the message that we will insist on smart, well-planned energy projects that advance a clean energy future and we will not welcome any overhead extension cords like Northern Pass that provide little benefit to the state, at the expense of our natural and scenic resources.
Ronald Tannenwald Tannenwaldabout 12 years ago Lincoln NH
The essence and soul of NH are at stake. BURY THE TRANSMISSION LINES.Why great technology and buried lines for other states but only cheap eyesores for New Hampshire.
Linda Morrowabout 12 years ago Newport NH
New Hampshire's natural and scenic beauty is our greatest and, hopefully, most enduring asset. And like Tucker, I LOVE TREES!
Carol Clarkabout 12 years ago Bow NH
I have been a resident of New Hampshire most of my life and feel this will forever scar the beauty of my beloved state. If the towers are installed, I see rusty unsightly graffiti covered masses instead of beautiful nature.
Nancy Greenleeabout 12 years ago Jefferson NH
I value the natural beauty of New Hampshire's land and I hate to see a for-profit enterprise destroy our area. These power lines will leave a scar across 2/3 of our state and will adversely affect tourism.
Rosemary Conroyabout 12 years ago Weare NH
I think it's wrong for New Hampshire to sacrifice our beautiful landscape so big corporations can make a profit. Please step up and oppose Northern Pass!
Kenneth Walkerabout 12 years ago Gilford NH
The technology is available to bury these unsightly lines. I do NOT want new towers and power lines spoiling my view and that of future generations.
Patrick Millerabout 12 years ago Campton NH
As a hiker in NH and a resident of the northern lakes region, we need to either stop of bury the Northern Pass. It makes no sense and will hurt our economy in the long run as currently proposed. A clean environment is sound environmental policy.
Anthony Grassiabout 12 years ago Camden ME
Our family has owned land in NH for over 80 years. Don't spoil NH's beauty when there are alternative ways to get power to the metropolitan areas.
David Clevelandabout 12 years ago Mont Vernon NH
I am concerned that we allow the profits of corporations to trump the common and long term benefits of society. Hydro Quebec impacted First Nation culture by destroying their rivers - we need to stop them from destroying NH's natural environment as well.
Michelle Morseabout 12 years ago Henniker NH
I want my grandchildren and their grandchildren to see this beautiful state as I do today. Please don't let the Northern Pass succeed in scarring the landscape.
Larry Yetterabout 12 years ago Mont Vernon NH
The White Mountains are a special place in NH and I believe we need to keep them as natural as we can. In the end they are one of the States biggest resources.
Ritchie Whiteabout 12 years ago Rye NH
Save NH natural beauty while still allowing the power to flow through the star with the lines buried !
Marie Straitonabout 12 years ago Pembroke NH
8 miles of HVAC is posed to cross through Pembroke. 59 towers up to 135 ft.are expected to be built as well as relocating 30. This is being forced upon us when the burial option is available.
Michael MARCOCCIOabout 12 years ago Lincoln NH
Keep NH's wilderness pristine
Eric Webbabout 12 years ago Marlow NH
Trees vs. Greed. Some say it's not that simple. It is.
Elizabeth Whitmoreabout 12 years ago Holderness NH
It makes far more economic sense to NH to insist that the lines be buried. This will preserve our vibrant tourism industry. Also, we may be able to collect revenue if the lines are buried beneath current transportation corridors.
Kathleen Manfreabout 12 years ago Peterborough NH
Because the need is not there and none of this truly benefits NH. Another greedy corporation selling electricity as cheap as possible and leaving a wake of environmental destruction.
charlie agnewabout 12 years ago Whitefield NH
Our view shed has remained virtually unchanged for 50 years though it does include the current line. To increase the size of the current cut/line would double the scar of our view. Selling our resource down country has no reward or acceptable payback.
Michael Marinoabout 12 years ago Holderness NH
I'm retired and enjoy the beauty of NH. Bury the Northern Pass so future generations can do also.
Ron Willoughbyabout 12 years ago North Haverhill NH
I currently have 1,000,000 volts running over my land via a Northern Grid transmission line. No person in that position would ever support an overhead transmission line such as Northern Pass.
Terrence Terrence Rosiabout 12 years ago Colebrook NH
To preserve the natural wildness of New Hampshire, and not let corporate interests and greed supersede the wishes of local residents.
Margaret Howeabout 12 years ago New London NH
I feel that if it is needed by our state it should be put under ground.
Bob Farrowabout 12 years ago Milford NH
Big negative impact on NH natural beauty, minimal benefit to NH residents.
Mark Skellengerabout 12 years ago Bethlehem NH
Please help preserve the beauty of not only my back yard (Bethlehem) but the one of a kind natural wonder of where we live.
Please don't sell us out so a foreign or any company can make a profit. Its just not right.
millicent masonabout 12 years ago Holderness NH
If we must have this project, please bury the lines!
Dear Governor Hassan,
We applaud your efforts to date to defend New Hampshire's natural and cultural heritage from the proposed Northern Pass transmission line. Please join us in making sure that our children and grandchildren can pass this vital heritage on to their children and grandchildren. Please ask Northeast Utilities and Hydro-Québec either to bury the entire project in New Hampshire or stop it altogether.
Everywhere we look we see proposals for new high-voltage, direct current transmission lines. In Maine, Vermont, and New York, new north-south high-voltage direct-current lines are being proposed completely underground or underwater; even Hydro-Québec itself is advancing an underground transmission project to connect with New York. Everywhere we look we see new, innovative underground transmission technology proposals. Everywhere except New Hampshire.
Governor Hassan, before you host the New England Governors and the Eastern Canadian Premiers here in New Hampshire this July, please make it clear that New Hampshire welcomes each of them to our magnificent state. But please also convey the message that we will insist on smart, well-planned energy projects that advance a clean energy future and we will not welcome any overhead extension cords like Northern Pass that provide little benefit to the state, at the expense of our natural and scenic resources.
Sincerely,
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