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� NEW HAMPSHIRE ’ S ‘ CONSUMER CHOICE ’ LAW
On Oct . 24 , a new law takes effect in New Hampshire , allowing consumers to choose what heating fuel they use in new residential construction .
Bob Sculley , executive director of the Energy Marketers Association of New Hampshire , Leslie Anderson , president and CEO of the Propane Gas Association of New England , and fuel marketers Dead River Co ., and Palmer Gas & Oil lobbied for the bill .
Sculley says that basing the lobbying approach on the principle of “ consumer choice ” was critical to getting the legislation passed .
Anderson points out , “ New Hampshire is the first state in the Northeast to get a freedom of choice bill introduced that will allow the citizens the right to pick their own energy source , to not be dictated to by their towns or municipalities .”
The new law “ provides security for our industry in New Hampshire . We ’ re not going to have to be watching all the towns to try to figure out if they ’ re going to try to enact bans or restrictions ,” Anderson says .
“ Granite Staters ’ right to decide how they wish to heat their homes and businesses is now protected after SB86 was signed into law ,” the bill ’ s prime sponsor , Senate President Chuck Morse ( R-Salem ) said in a statement issued Aug . 24 , the day Gov . Chris Sununu signed the bill .
Morse adds , “ New Hampshire citizens should be able to choose how they heat their homes and businesses , whether that means
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relying on gas , electricity , solar , geothermal , oil , or any other source . Now that SB86 is law , state and local governments cannot make rules that restrict the ability of a person or a business to select the energy product they want to use or the heating system that works best for them . I believe this is a commonsense approach to protecting and promoting consumer choice .” Anderson also spoke at the bill signing : “ I am thrilled to be here today to see New Hampshire pull ahead of its neighboring New England states to protect the rights of its citizens to choose their own energy sources . Our surrounding states and some of their communities are attempting to restrict and even dictate energy types that are more expensive and often not as clean or reliable than others .
“ New Hampshire has chosen not to put all its eggs in one basket , and to provide freedom to its citizens to make up their own
Bob Sculley , executive director of EMANH , and Leslie Anderson , president and CEO of PGANE , attended the signing of a customer choice law signed by New Hampshire Gov . Chris Sununu . mind about how they will heat their homes . New Hampshire ’ s foresight today will promote environmental justice and safety , by ensuring that there are a variety of affordable clean energy sources available in times of need ; all while protecting thousands of New Hampshire jobs and hundreds of local businesses .
“ For the propane industry , as an alternative energy , we are excited to be reducing carbon emissions in New Hampshire and improving energy security by providing back up power for critical infrastructure , including cellphone towers , emergency responders , hospitals , nursing homes , and for citizens who depend on us when the power is out to provide reliable life sustaining heat and energy for critical residential medical needs .
Enactment of this bill by Gov . Sununu promotes environmental justice and will ensure the safety of New Hampshire citizens during extreme weather events , from winter storms to even tropical storms . It will protect green jobs and local businesses while safeguarding the right of the citizens of New Hampshire to have the freedom to choose their own energy source .”
� NYSEC PROMOTES BIOHEAT FUEL
Consumers and community leaders are urged to “ Be a Net-Zero Hero ” in the New York State Energy Coalition ’ s new marketing campaign running through April , 2022 .
The new campaign , launched Sept . 5 , highlights Bioheat fuel ’ s path to a net-zero carbon future , as “ The Renewable Home Heating Fuel ” that promotes cleaner air … is better for our planet … is better for the environment … supports American jobs … helps lower emissions … offers energy independence … is better for the Earth … is clean and safe , and is “ Delivered Now !”
“ New York Bioheat fuel companies and their customers are net-zero heroes . New Yorkers are already on a path to net-zero carbon and may not even realize it ,” said Rocco Lacertosa , NYSEC ’ s president . “ We are proud to show the community that we are part of the solution to climate change , and able to lower carbon emissions right now .”
The “ Be a Net-Zero Hero ” marketing campaign will deliver more than 70 million impressions and includes digital advertis-
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