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.
Protect the beauty and integrity of my home state.
Susan Stowbridgeabout 12 years ago South Tamworth NH
The power is from flooded lands which generate greenhouse gas from decomposition, so it is not clean hydro from a river; and, the power is destined for CT. NH gains nothing and loses beautiful vistas if these lines are above ground.
Kathy La Planteabout 12 years ago Pembroke NH
There are better ways to create new energy than destroying everything that makes NH great!
Erika fioriabout 12 years ago harrison NJ
My boyfriend asked me to marry him on that summit ...he loves it there and so do I!
Audrey Duaneabout 12 years ago Shelburne VT
I own property in Dalton NH.
Ted Morrisabout 12 years ago Cartersville GA
It is my dream to do a thru hike within the next few years.
Rita Mahanabout 12 years ago Sugar Hill NH
New Hampshire's beauty has been an inspiration to me all my life and I DO NOT want to see it ruined by Northern Pass.
Amy Brownabout 12 years ago Middletown OH
We need to have some places where the wilderness is pure.
Gary Sandersonabout 12 years ago Melbourne FL
Hiker who does not want to see MORE power lines.
Dan Sambenedettoabout 12 years ago Niceville FL
I vacation in NH because of the White Mountain wilderness and the AT, develop it and I will vacation elsewhere.
Christine Pattonabout 12 years ago Londonderry NH
I hike alot up there. Bury the Northern Pass might be more expensive, but think of the tourism dollars lost due the fact of who would want to come for views if they see those towers? Or reroute to follow highways.
Jane Rankinabout 12 years ago Errol NH
We chose to live in the North Country and retire here because of the natural beauty of the area. It must be protected for future generations.
Ernest Aldrichabout 12 years ago Warwick RI
There are always options to preserve views and wilderness rather than just say its progression.
Christian J. Martinabout 12 years ago New London NH
I coordinate monitoring and management of bald eagles and peregrine falcons in NH's North Country and can't stomach the idea of a line of high tension towers snaking though this beautiful place.
Craig Kaprowskiabout 12 years ago Harrison NJ
Don't ruin a good thing. Preserve the Appalachian Trail. The less sign of man in the wild the better.
Richard Millerabout 12 years ago Plainfield NH
It's about balancing our natural heritage with profit.
Faizan Hameedabout 12 years ago Lyman ME
The White Mountains should be left as the wilderness. The east coast is getting eaten up, and this area must be left alone for the people to enjoy.
CRaig Cassellaabout 12 years ago Wallingford CO
I understand the importance of getting electricity to the masses, but at what cost. We need to learn to protect what few natural resource that we have left. I do not want to see utility towers over reaching into the sky line.
Jennifer Hafer about 12 years ago Oreland PA
I own a home in Franconia and vacation in the White Mountains. I don't want my views and my trails ruined.
Sharon McCulleyabout 12 years ago Wichita KS
There are better ways to do this that would give better connectivity for a longer period of time, nature is precious.
Jeremy Moscaabout 12 years ago Troy NY
to save natural beauty
Jeff Woodabout 12 years ago Commerce GA
As an avid AT supporter, please reconsider the Northern pass and do not allow it to proceed. One of my goals is to hike the White Mountains AT section because of all the stories of how beautiful it is. This just breaks my heart.
Bill Hamiltonabout 12 years ago Waterville Valley NH
No No No!
Don't ruin the beauty of NH.
Kevin Collinsabout 12 years ago Northampton MA
Tech. exist that would be of far less impact to some of our nation's most beautiful territory. I, like many others from out of state, visit NH to enjoy it's un-touched lands helping to support local economies and enjoy time with family and friends.
Michael Lehnerabout 12 years ago Greenfield NH
There is absolutely no reason this line is not being buried other than pure greed. The government of NH does not have to allow a private company to steal from NH landowners, which is exactly what will happen if the line is not buried!
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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