[BroadHopper]

Many of the power outages are attributed to trees and limbs, 100 years ago NH was barren of trees. Now the trees have grown back and are taller than ever. The power companies have spent a lot of time and effort trimming the trees back along essential power lines. Alas they can't get them all! You have to give them credit.

Because of government regulations and cost, many local or municipal power plants are shuttered. I strongly believe the money spent on 'green' energy should be spent on at least maintaining a local source of energy rather than wind farms and power lines to bring energy to our neighbors South. The natural gas line is badly needed, but unfortunately people don't want them in their back yard, but instead have them transported over land in sea which is more dangerous because of the human element.

NIMBY is prevalent everywhere, but unfortunately eminent domain will always take place.