While Other Northeast Governors Act to Lower Energy Costs, Ayotte Skips Meetings & Lets Rates Soar in New Hampshire
- Amplify NH
- May 14
- 2 min read
Contact: Ryan Mahoney, ryan@amplifynh.org
While Other Northeast Governors Act to Lower Energy Costs, Ayotte Skips Meetings & Lets Rates Soar in New Hampshire
CONCORD, NH — As other Northeast Governors take decisive action to cut utility costs for working families, New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte remains on the sidelines, as the only New England governor who failed to show up for a key regional meeting with Canadian premiers on tariffs and energy affordability.
This week, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey introduced a legislative package that would cap rate increases, eliminate junk fees, and strengthen oversight of utility companies, saving Massachusetts residents an estimated $10 billion over the next decade. In February, New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered audits of utility companies across the state as utility prices surged. And the Governors of Vermont and Connecticut have made reducing energy costs a top priority in their states this year. Meanwhile in New Hampshire, Eversource is now seeking to raise electric rates by $260 a year for the average customer starting August 1. Ayotte’s refusal to take action is leaving Granite Staters vulnerable to soaring rates.
“Granite Staters are staring down a $260 rate hike while Governor Ayotte does nothing. She has no plan, no pushback, and she is even rejecting the offer to have a seat at the table,” said Amplify New Hampshire Executive Director Ryan Mahoney. “Ayotte is simply watching costs go up and shrugging her shoulders while every other governor in the Northeast is fighting to lower costs for working families in their states. Once again, Ayotte is missing and action and Granite Staters are paying the price.”
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