Bury or Stop Northern Pass

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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Why is this important?

  • lyndol senfabout 12 years ago rye NV
    Leave our home alone.
  • Samuel Dayabout 12 years ago Newmarket NH
    Nature.
  • Scott Henjesabout 12 years ago Westport CT
    We are drawn to NH because of the incomparable peace and beauty of the White Mountains - the most precious natural environment left in the northeast ... PLEASE PROTECT IT!
  • Christine Gauthierabout 12 years ago Campton NH
    What we have in the mountains of NH can't be replaced, and shouldn't be taken away.
  • Ann Marie Breschardabout 12 years ago Westport CT
    Per Anne Frank: "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to be outside amdist the simple beauty of nature, alone with the heavens and god. As longs as that exists I know there will always be comfort for every sorrow."
  • Sandra Lamontagneabout 12 years ago Pelham NH
    We must think of the future. If this project is absolutely necessary, then it MUST be buried to not impact the beauty of our State.
  • Robert Lambabout 12 years ago Holderness NH
    Don't let the unparalleled beauty of New Hampshire, which has existed for centuries, be destroyed for short term profits for out of state companies. Make them bury the lines and pay the state of NH for "passing through!"
  • Carolyn Huntabout 12 years ago Littleton NH
    If HQ can afford to bury lines in ME, NY, VT and other border states, there is ABSOLUTELY NO REASON they can't bury NP Along NH OWNED Right of way (ie: Rt3 and I-93). The 'rental fees" would be better spent in State coffers than in out-of-state NU pockets.
  • Michelle Konickiabout 12 years ago Charlton MA
    This is one of the most beautiful places in New England. We hike the White Mountains year round and hope to continue to share this experience with our family for years to come.
  • Melanie Frenchabout 12 years ago dover NH
    New Hampshire has so much beautiful scenery. Tourist come from all over the world to see what New Hampshire is all about. Why ruin the beautiful state we live in with a bunch of pointless powerlines? Stop the Northern Pass!
  • Charles Baxterabout 12 years ago Newmarket NH
    It will cut through my favorite areas in NH staining the natural environment and history of our state.
  • Belinda Phillipsabout 12 years ago Thornton NH
    Because it is right to care for a beautiful gift you've been given. You don't trash a gift you've been given, but instead pass it on when you no longer have use for it. You don't trash it so no one can use it.
  • Timothy Timothy Eganabout 12 years ago Sugar Hill NH
    It's the right and smart thing to do.
  • Molly Zeppaabout 12 years ago Southwick MA
    As a frequent tourist in NH I find the view of the mountains to be a main reason to visit. Bury it!
  • britni Decker about 12 years ago York ME
    I want to help save my beautiful neighbor state nh. I love those mountains. not to mention help these lsnd owners, and protect the wildlife.
  • Jacqueline Marcottabout 12 years ago Fitzwilliam NH
    I respectfully challenge explanation for consideration of being raped by Canada for sustainable service we already possess: electricity via hydro power (recently demonstrated by the City of Keene). Moving forward appears suspect and criminal.
  • Kimberly Springfordabout 12 years ago Pelham NH
    The technology exists to bury the lines. We need to stand and be heard!
  • james christoffersonabout 12 years ago Salem MA
    We have to save the wilderness for are children, not dig it up for companys can save money.
  • richard klaudtabout 12 years ago campton NH
    like a tax, this too is never repealed!
  • Heather klaudtabout 12 years ago campton NH
    why even ask this question-paleez!!!
  • Judith Floydabout 12 years ago Plymouth NH
    The scenic beauty of NH,our tourist economy,and the quality of life here will be changed forever. We will lose what makes us a destination.
  • Priscilla Protasowickiabout 12 years ago Jackson NH
    Bury all the lines!
  • Deborah Symmesabout 12 years ago Franconia NH
    the video was too mushy but the issue is sound....there should be more design behind this. there is a smaller more scenic solution the cost of which should be borne by power company. There should be some fee revenue to NH in all cases.
  • Christopher Buchananabout 12 years ago Amherst NH
    Don't destroy the picturesque scenery of New Hampshire. Bury them or don't do it at all. Then start burying all the other lines in the state!!!
  • Eva Shatkinabout 12 years ago New York NY
    I vacation in the New Hampshire area which would be affected by this project. I think it would reduce the attractiveness of NH especially.

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