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.
As proposed, Northern Pass doesn't fit New Hampshire -- or we don't. It conflicts directly with all the reasons why most of us live here.
Mary Huntabout 12 years ago Londonderry NH
The natural landscape of NH would be ruined forever. Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be.
Kate Powellabout 12 years ago Victor NY
I went to college in NH, I have family living in NH, and I vacation in NH. Don't mess it up!
Bill Teixeiraabout 12 years ago Bristol RI
We spend a lot of time in the backwoods of northern NE...we do not want that beauty spoiled by any development.
Jason Torsabout 12 years ago Sugar Hill NH
To preserve our greatest resource in northern nh, uor forests
Allen Merrillabout 12 years ago Holderness NH
Just bury the mess if not keep it in Canada
Shelly Beaudetteabout 12 years ago Berlin NH
We need our forest!
Florence Merrillabout 12 years ago Holderness NH
Bury it underground don't want to see the awful looking mess
JoAnne Schaeferabout 12 years ago Bristol NH
The power line is on my property, it runs through my horses pasture and would be within a few hundred feet of my home. Not only would we have to see it we would also hear it when its being built. Its unhealthy and unnecessary, please stop this!!
Sandi Dodgeabout 12 years ago 03598 NH
The White Mountains of New Hampshire a beautiful place to call home. Don't ruin what makes New Hampshire so special. We that live here love it, and there is a reason why people vacation here.
Harry Westcottabout 12 years ago Rye NH
As a long time resident and lover of our precious resources, I am opposed to blighting the landscape with ugly towers.
Lee Lamontagneabout 12 years ago Berlin NH
We the New Hampshire people don't want pristine areas ruined by a project that will cost the people of New Hampshire money, hurt our tourism industry, and cause environmental calamity to this great state.
Brad Brad Cookabout 12 years ago Kingston MA
What are you nuts!?
You will ruin your state's tourist trade. Just think of all the MONEY your state will lose! I mean let's face it, that's the bottom line. Forget that you'll destroy thousands of acres of the natural environment.
Eric Breaultabout 12 years ago Berlin NH
It is vital to me because a natural looking environment needs to be saved from the destruction of ugly or disoriented looking technological advances.
Lisa Allenabout 12 years ago Plaistow NH
There is no place in the country that makes me as happy as the White Mountains. Its beauty and tranquility are unmatched, and should remain as they are: untouched. Don't ruin what makes New Hampshire so special to me, as well as so many other people.
Ambry Laneabout 12 years ago Bedford NH
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"Never cut what you can untie"
-Robert Frost
Dont destroy the last of New Hampshires untouched land.
Erica McConologueabout 12 years ago Bristol NH
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Peter de Lissovoyabout 12 years ago Lancaster NH
It will be a very thoughtless mistake to let these towers be built. History will note which leaders helped stop this rash and ill-thought-out private venture that will compromise the beautiful northern part of the state.
Daniel Quintanillaabout 12 years ago Rockland ME
corporate profits are less important than the preservation of natural resources
David Lambabout 12 years ago Canterbury NH
As the recent past NH Artist Laureate, I understand only full well the importance of our aesthetic landscape and the importance it has for what we truly value in NH. The beauty our state has is one of our greatest resources.
carol tuvesonabout 12 years ago durham NH
There is so little uncluttered landscape left in NH. Bury the line. This protects our scenic heritage, and our property values. This overland proposal for something which has little value for NH and great costs should not be allowed.
Peter DuPontabout 12 years ago Greenville RI
NH is a beautiful state. Why spoil it?!
DAVID STECKELabout 12 years ago MILTON VT
IF YOUR GONNA DO IT U GOTTA BURY THEM
Emile Dubisabout 12 years ago Salida CO
While I understand the positive economic impact this would have on my hometown, Franklin, I do not want the negative impact it would have on the beauty of my state.
Linda Freemanabout 12 years ago Milford NH
We do not need more electricity from out of state. Why not put money into creating jobs and cleaner electricity right here within out state??
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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