Pursuing Smart Energy Policies

Net-zero multifamily project underway in West Lebanon

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Construction has begun on what is expected to be New Hampshire's first net-zero multifamily housing project. The 29-unit Tracy Community Housing project in West Lebanon is designed to be energy-neutral and net-zero, with residents' electricity, heating and cooling costs included in the rent. The energy will be generated by solar panels. It’s being built in West…

NH Air Force veteran speaks at panel discussion on military sexual assault

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NASHUA, N.H. — U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster held a panel discussion in Nashua on Tuesday focused on the need to support survivors of sexual abuse in the military and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Kuster co-chairs the bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence.  “People are nervous about coming forward to identify an assault or something that has happened…

N.H.s First Net-Zero Multi-Family Housing Project Also Aims for Affordability

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Construction is now officially underway on New Hampshire's first net-zero, multi-family housing project. Rep. Annie Kuster joined state and local officials for the groundbreaking Wednesday in Lebanon. The building’s 29 units will not only be energy-neutral, their electric use offset by solar panels, but also affordable. Resident incomes will be capped at about 60…

Kuster Statement on Administrator Pruitt Proposal to End the Clean Power Plan

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on a new rule announced by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt to end the Clean Power Plan: “This move by the Trump Administration to dismantle the Clean Power Plan is an attack on our environment and the health and wellbeing of people in New Hampshire and across the country. I’m…

Kuster Statement on Opposing Harmful Environmental Bills

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**Legislation would limit environmental review of large energy projects and natural gas pipelines** **You can watch Kuster speak in defense of communities impacted by energy projects here** Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on two anti-environment pieces of legislation that were voted on yesterday by the U.S. House of Representatives. Kuster…

Kuster & Bipartisan Group of House Members Introduce Legislation to Continue Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission

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Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), along with Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Peter Welch (VT-AL), Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), John Katko (NY-24) and Claudia Tenney (NY-22) introduced the Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2017, which would continue funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and extend its…

Kuster Joins Schakowsky, Maloney, Tsongas, Lynch to Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Public Participation at FERC

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**The Public Engagement at FERC Act will assist private citizens in participating in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceedings that impact consumers** Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) has joined with Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), Niki Tsongas (D-MA) and Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) to reintroduce legislation to create an Office of Public…

Fighting for our children

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Dear Friends, With spring beginning to blossom in the Granite State, I wanted to fill you in on the work I have been doing in Congress to protect the environment and keep New Hampshire beautiful. Yesterday, I stood with my colleagues from the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), to call for action to address climate change. I strongly believe that climate change is one…

Kuster Statement on President Trumps Budget Proposal

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the preliminary budget proposal released by President Trump for Fiscal Year 2018: “President Trump’s preliminary budget proposal is simply a disaster for our economy, environment, seniors, and hardworking families in New Hampshire and across the country. This budget proposal should raise red flags for…

Big news - Kinder Morgan Halts Pipeline Project

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Dear Friends,  This afternoon, Kinder Morgan announced that it has indefinitely suspended the Northeast Energy Direct pipeline project. I was proud to lead the fight against this project, and I am so pleased that Kinder Morgan has listened to our concerns.  As the Representative for New Hampshire’s Second District, it is my responsibility to look out for the best…