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.
susanne demerchantabout 12 years ago dorchester MA
i have hiked many trails in the white mountains,vacationed in nh and would love for the woods and views to remain unspoiled by large unsightly towers
Steven McNamaraabout 12 years ago Waltham MA
I grew up in NH and I descend from 400 years of NH ancestors. This would be a disgrace to a state that is known for its natural beauty. If the technology is available to preserve the beauty, then there is no question that the lines should be buried.
Ron Janowitzabout 12 years ago Manchester NH
The mountains and trees of NH are the state's greatest natural resource,. They are responsible for a large segment of the clean tourist economy, and purify our air and water. Don't sacrifice short term gain for long term benefits to our health and economy.
Kimberly Ansinabout 12 years ago Ashburnham MA
I spend loads of time ine the White Mountains area with my children, wondering at and taking in the beauty and the good energy of the area. We should not alter this landscape with man made towers.
Heather Flewellingabout 12 years ago exeter NH
We must keep our wooded and recently untouched spaces as free as possible from human impacts that do not benefit the ecology of the land. I don't believe human comforts and conveniences should get preference over our environment.
Janet Janet Altobelloabout 12 years ago Peterborough NH
I hike in the Whites once or twice a month for spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation. Tall steel tours and a bic cut through the hills would spoil the sense of peace I go there for.
Carolyn Kobsaabout 12 years ago Meredith NH
We hike on the white mountains all the time. We treasure the views of nothing but trees. Please don't destroy that.
Jeffrey Davisabout 12 years ago Bethlehem NH
Not burying the lines is an exercise in corporate greed.
Brian Premoreabout 12 years ago West Lebanon NH
I'm a hiker.
Jane Gibbonsabout 12 years ago Sweden ME
Having hiked all the trails in the AMC White Mountain Guide, I would hate to see those double high towers ruining New Hampshire's eco-systems. In the South Western USA transmission towers have made a lot of summits about as ugly as humans can imagine.
Peter Fleischerabout 12 years ago Albany NY
Because wild places are few and threatened and our legitimate power needs ought not wreck our remaining wild places. We can power ourselves more smartly.
Rebecca Carelabout 12 years ago New York NY
I love to hike in NH and Vermont and value the beauty and quiet.
Thomas Campbellabout 12 years ago Brooklyn NY
I am a pro-business, but there is a stronger case here for keeping what few wild places remain truly wild. Please continue to do what is right for the community and our children and Bury or Stop the Northern Pass lines. Respectfully,
Melissa Rollerabout 12 years ago South Weymouth MA
For the animals who currently live in this habitat as well as for future generations. It's difficult to find such a vast area of land that is relatively untouched. The cost of clear cutting is still apparent, this will no doubt cause even more damage.
Kathleen Soukupabout 12 years ago Auburn NH
We hike extensively in the White Mountains and want that wilderness experience preserved for our children. This project can be done differently to protect the views.
Jen Boudrieabout 12 years ago Marlborough MA
This landscape must be protected. as a natural treasure that belongs to all of us, forever.
Rachel Rachel Homerabout 12 years ago Boulder CO
I treasure hiking in this area.
James Soukupabout 12 years ago Auburn NH
We hike extensively in the White Mountains and want that wilderness experience preserved for our children. This project can be done differently to protect the views.
Carl Carl Reinersabout 12 years ago Stanhope NJ
The beauty of the outdoors does not need man's "enhancement." Enough already.
Greg Robbinsabout 12 years ago Lancaster NH
The govt incentives and rebates are there for renewable energy. I encourage all homeowners to install a renewable energy source, I have. Send Hydro Quebec and Northeast Utilities a strong message and say No, preserve our natural resources
Paul Huffmanabout 12 years ago Woburn MA
The Whites are one of the few places where we can immerse ourselves in nature. Please don't mar that exceptional view with power lines.
Kim Benzelabout 12 years ago Brattleboro VT
Because we need to preserve what we still have left of nature. The world is doing plenty of damage to our planet as it is.
Rick Russmanabout 12 years ago Kingston NH
Only sensible thing is to bury it the whole length!
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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