Pursuing Smart Energy Policies

Kuster Sends Letter to FERC Calling for Review of All Energy Projects in Region

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On Tuesday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) presented a letter to the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) calling for FERC to consider assessing energy projects across the region in tandem with its review of the proposed Northeast Energy Direct pipeline. The letter was read at the final scoping meeting before FERC’s preliminary scoping period ends and Kinder Morgan officially…

NH Delegation Applauds Energy Department Decision to Conduct Thorough Review of New Northern Pass Route

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Energy Department Agrees to Issue Supplement to Environmental Impact Statement, Extend Public Comment Period, & Delay Public Hearings U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), along with Representatives Ann McLane Kuster (NH-2) and Frank Guinta (NH-1) applauded today’s decision by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a more thorough review of the…

New Hampshire Delegation Continues Push for Greater Public Input in Pipeline

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Today, New Hampshire’s Congressional Delegation renewed their request to the Department of Energy Inspector General to address specific concerns about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) permitting process for interstate natural gas pipelines. The inquiry comes as the delegation continues to seek greater consideration of public comments by Granite State residents…

Kuster Sends Letters to FERC and Kinder Morgan Relaying Constituent Concerns on Proposed Pipeline

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On September 2, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) sent letters to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and to Kinder Morgan relaying concerns that she shares with her constituents regarding the proposed Kinder Morgan Northeast Energy Direct Pipeline.  Kuster has fought for an open, transparent, and fair review process for the pipeline and recently toured a number of sites…

Kuster Meets with Pelham Residents to Discuss Proposed Pipelines Path

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Pelham, NH – On August 26, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with Pelham residents and toured the Peabody Town Forest in Pelham that could potentially be affected  by the Northeast Energy Direct pipeline proposed by the energy company Kinder Morgan. Kuster has long fought for an open, transparent, and fair review process by the Federal Energy Regulatory Council (FERC),…