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State Intelligence
Updated May 26, 2026Utility Landscape
Eversource Energy (Public Service of New Hampshire)
IOUSouthern and central New Hampshire, largest electric utility in the state serving approximately 560,000 customers
Subject to ongoing scrutiny over distribution rate design and storm cost recovery. NHPUC has historically challenged Eversource on ROE levels and capital expenditure prudency, particularly following major storm events.
Liberty Utilities (formerly Granite State Electric)
IOUNorthwestern New Hampshire, serving approximately 42,000 electric customers in the Lakes Region and North Country
Algonquin Power & Utilities subsidiary operating under Liberty brand; has pursued incremental rate adjustments tied to grid reliability investments and AMI deployment in a largely rural, low-density service area.
National Grid (Unitil subsidiary: Unitil Energy Systems)
IOUSeacoast and southern New Hampshire communities including Hampton, Exeter, and surrounding towns
Unitil has pursued modest but regular distribution rate cases; commission has focused on grid modernization cost allocation and whether AMI infrastructure costs are prudently incurred.
Liberty Utilities (Granite State Water)
IOUWater service in select southern New Hampshire communities including Derry and surrounding municipalities
Has faced rate case proceedings tied to infrastructure replacement surcharges (WSRS) and PFAS remediation cost recovery, which remains a contentious issue before the NHPUC.
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC)
coopRural central and northern New Hampshire, approximately 84,000 meters across 115 towns — largest electric cooperative in New England
NHEC operates with significant autonomy as a member-owned cooperative but remains subject to NHPUC jurisdiction on certain matters; has been active in community solar and distributed energy resource programs.
Concord Municipal Electric Department
muniCity of Concord, serving approximately 15,000 electric customers within municipal boundaries
As a municipal utility, subject to limited NHPUC oversight; has navigated power supply procurement and renewable portfolio standard (RPS) compliance obligations under state law.
Key Issues
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Eversource NH electric distribution rate case: A pending or anticipated general rate case involves contested issues around return on equity, capital investment prudency for grid hardening, and the appropriate treatment of vegetation management costs following repeated storm-related outage events in 2024–2025.
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PFAS contamination cost recovery in water rates: Liberty Utilities (Granite State Water) and other water providers are seeking recovery of substantial PFAS remediation and treatment capital costs through rate base inclusion and surcharge mechanisms, raising questions about cost causation and ratepayer versus shareholder responsibility.
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Default energy service and competitive electricity market restructuring: NHPUC is engaged in ongoing proceedings examining the structure of default service rates, the role of competitive suppliers, and whether current market rules adequately protect low-income and residential customers from price volatility.
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Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) compliance and Class I/Class II resource sufficiency: New Hampshire's RPS obligations are tightening, and the commission is addressing shortfalls in qualifying renewable energy certificates (RECs), compliance carve-outs for biomass and thermal resources, and the financial impact of Alternative Compliance Payments on ratepayers.
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Grid modernization and AMI deployment cost allocation: Multiple IOUs have pending or recently approved AMI and advanced grid technology investments; the NHPUC is scrutinizing benefit-cost methodologies and whether deployment timelines and vendor contracts reflect prudent utility management.
Upcoming
Estimated deadline for NHPUC staff and intervenor testimony in Eversource NH distribution rate case proceedings; exact scheduling order dates subject to commission docket updates.
Estimated evidentiary hearing sessions anticipated in Liberty Utilities (Granite State Water) PFAS cost recovery docket; commission expected to hear expert testimony on prudency and rate base eligibility of remediation capital expenditures.
Estimated NHPUC decision or interim order on default energy service rate structure review initiated in late 2025; commission has indicated interest in issuing guidance on competitive supplier transparency requirements ahead of 2027 RPS compliance year.
Estimated filing deadline for electric distribution utilities to submit 2026 RPS compliance reports and Alternative Compliance Payment calculations to NHPUC, with enforcement review proceedings likely to follow in Q1 2027.
Commissioner Watch
View all ↗Limited public information is available about Mark W. Dell'Orfano's full regulatory background prior to or concurrent with his role as Interim Chairman of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission.
Pradip Chattopadhyay has served as a Commissioner on the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission for over a decade, making him one of the longer-tenured members of the body.
Staff
9| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie A Breen | Administrative Assistant | (603) 271-2437 |
| Michelle Bunnemeyer | — | (603) 271-2437 |
| Joseph D'Angelo | — | (603) 271-2431 |
| Chad Hodges | Management Analyst | (603) 271-2431 |
| Tina Kozak | Senior Advisor | (603) 271-2431 |
| Ben Martin-McDonough | Senior Advisor | (603) 271-2437 |
| Aaron Rosenblum | Senior Advisor | (603) 271-2431 |
| Marissa Schuetz | — | (603) 271-2437 |
| Alexander Speidel | Senior Advisor | (603) 271-2437 |
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