New Hampshire Delegation: Energy Department Will Release Alternatives to Proposed Northern Pass Route

Statement

In response to requests from New Hampshire's congressional delegation, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has agreed to make public a preliminary report on alternatives to the proposed Northern Pass route. In a letter sent Monday to U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) and Annie Kuster (NH-02), DOE said it would issue a public report identifying alternatives to the Northern Pass route before a draft Environmental Impact Statement is issued.

"DOE's commitment to issue a public preliminary report on alternatives is a positive step forward that will improve transparency for New Hampshire citizens," delegation members said today in a statement. "We look forward to working with DOE to make sure Granite Staters have the opportunity to thoroughly review and comment on the alternative routes prior to the issuance of the draft Environmental Impact Study."

The New Hampshire delegation has worked together to promote transparency on the proposed Northern Pass project - including leading efforts to ensure New Hampshire citizens have the opportunity to express to federal officials their views and concerns about the transmission proposal.

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