The original post can be read here. Override Sununu veto of Burgess Biopower To the Editor: Burning wood from local sources to generate clean, local energy makes sense for New Hampshire. Keeping the Burgess wood-fired biomass plant operating is especially good for northern New Hampshire because it is a staple of the economy for forestry...

The original post can be read here. Loss of markets, increased costs put pressure on the economics of forestry and timber harvesting By Jasen Stock Although a small state geographically, when it comes to timberland and forest products, New Hampshire is big. With 82% of the state covered with trees, we are the second most...

Read the original post here. What business people and legislators need to understand before the veto override vote on October 26 By Kat McGhee Governor Sununu’s recent veto of HB 142 derails a bipartisan fix to a problem New Hampshire regulators helped cause and threatens to put Burgess BioPower, a vital north country power plant,...

The original post can be read here. Barbara Tetreault Oct 18, 2023 BERLIN — The future of the Burgess BioPower biomass plant is at stake next Thursday, Oct. 26, when the legislature will vote to override Gov. Sununu’s veto of a bill designed to keep the plant operating. City and company officials are making a...

The original post can be read here. Barbara Tetreault Aug 23, 2023 Updated Aug 23, 2023 BERLIN — Governor Sununu’s veto of a bill designed to keep the Burgess BioPower biomass plant in Berlin in operation has city and local officials fearful of the economic impact locally and on the state’s timber industry. Berlin Mayor Paul Grenier...

“We are certainly disappointed in HB 142’s veto. It creates a serious financial event for the company and the entire northern New Hampshire economy. “The legislature got it right with this bill. From the 18-2 vote in favor of HB 142 in the House Science, Technology and Energy Committee, to nearly 70% of the House...

By Erin Voegele | August 22, 2023 Read the original post here. New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Aug. 18 vetoed HB 142, a bill that aims to support future operations at Burgess BioPower, a 75-megawatt (MW) biomass-fired power plant located in Berlin, New Hampshire. The company is evaluating the impacts of the veto and...

Read the original post here. CALLING House Bill 142 bipartisan legislation sells it a little short. It is accurate, to be sure. House Bill 142 passed the New Hampshire House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support. But, this bill is more than just legislation both parties can agree on. After years of study by Republicans and Democrats,...

Read the original post here. By KEVIN AVARD Sen. Kevin Avard, a Nashua Republican, represents District 12. Calling House Bill 142 bipartisan legislation sells it a little short. It is accurate, to be sure. HB 142 passed the New Hampshire House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support. But, this bill is more than just legislation...