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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The demand for heating alternatives with winter around the corner and energy costs soaring. |
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Plus, the future of electricity. Will demand outstrip supply here in New England? We'll take a closer look. Then later: |
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A lesson from the NH Forest Society on using alternative resources for fuel. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Winter will be here before you know it and that has consumers scrambling to find ways to avoid paying skyrocketing costs to heat their homes. Some local businesses are reaping the benefits of the price crunch. As Outlook's Ally McNair shows us.business is booming in certain sectors of the home heating industry, |
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One thing to keep in mind if you're seeking alternative energy sources: consult experts on the proper installation and use. You'll need to consider ventilation and other safety methods, especially if there are small children and pets in the home. For more information from chopping firewood to tips on saving energy, visit our website at nhptv.org/outlook. |
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Surging demand for electricity is putting a "strain" on the Power grid. From hot-water systems and heaters, to refrigerators and air conditioners -- to television and computers-- we've become an energy-intensive society. But, what happens when our supply runs out? You don't have to stretch the imagination too far. In August of 2003 -- we experienced the biggest power outage in U-S history. Cities across the Northeast from Detroit to New York, and parts of Canada were plunged into darkness. Transportation was paralyzed, communications disrupted, and many people particularly senior citizens were put in potentially life-threatening situations. At the time, the black-out had little effect on New England's power supply and none in NH -- where we actually EXPORT some of our energy to other areas of the country. But, that was then. As demand for electricity escalates -- so, too.do concerns about a shortage. Some even suggest we could see rolling black-outs in New England.as early as 2008. Here to talk about Electricity -- Supply and Demand are: Charlie Arlinghaus with the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, an independent think tank, And, Gary Long, President and COO of Public Service of New Hampshire. PSNH is the largest provider of electricity in New Hampshire. Welcome. Q CHARLIE: You wrote a policy paper entitled: "The Coming Electricity Shortage in New England and what we can do about it". In it you say.the looming crisis.threatens NH's economy. Why do you believe an electricity CRISIS is eminent?? Q How does NH stack up in terms of energy USEAGE.small state.?? Q GARY LONG: I thought NH generated more power than we use??? Why the gloom and doom FORECAST??? PSNH's wood-buring Plant is expected to be on line next year. won't that help??? |
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Q GARY LONG: Nearly 40% of NE's power plants are Gas-fired. Natural gas was environmentally friendly - and CHEAP. No Longer -- Prices are at record HIGHs. Will those HIGHER prices be reflected in our heating and electric bills? Q GARY LONG: PSNH provides about 70% of the state's power?? Will a spell of cold weather this winter.STRAIN.already tight supples coming into NE?? ** Electricity NOT like other commodities that can be stored. So, Q CHARLIE: Why aren't we building more generating plants? Q GARY LONG: A 300-million dollar Power Plant was built in Londonderry. The owners AES Corp have cut their losses, left the plant behind because its LOSING MONEY. WHAT happened -- what went wrong. Is this an Omen for other plants??? ** AES giving up their investment due to low revenues. Have started the process of turning the plant over to its creditors. AES Attorney blamed it on DE-REGULATION of industry. q GARY LONG. PSNH, the only utility in the state that owns and operates its own generation plants. What prevents the utility from generating MORE electricity. Q CHARLIE: From Policy Perspective: What role should GOVERNMENT play in dealing with the problem? Q GARY/CHARLIE: IS0-NE is calling for " Locational Installed Capacity Proposal" What is that -- and WHY would that help SOLVE a looming shortage?? ** Q How can Business that GENERATE Power.adjust to the unpredictable prices of fuel???? REPORT: "The grid-operator, ISO-New England, notes investment stopped afater price caps were placed on the market in 2000." Q CHARLIE: Given Rising ENERGY costs, Most of us are pre-occupied with 5 weeks out and Paying for this winter's HEATING bills. How, then do you get people to focus 5 YEARS out - when supplies may or may not run out. ???? Q GARY/CHARLIE: Who is responsible for LOOKING out for the FUTURE of our Power Supply??? Q How did we allow ourselves to get into the position of a looming SHORTAGE??? What about WIND and Solar Power?? Q CHARLIE: Many of us remember California's ENERGY crisis back in 2001. It began with the state's GROWING demand -- without the development of new plants. How is CA different from NE. They IMPORT a great deal of their power?? Is their CRISIS a PRECURSOR to what could happen here. Lessons LEARNED from that disaster. Q GARY LONG: So what do you suggest being done in the short term -- because high-demand winter Is just around the bend? Q CHARLIE: With passage of ENERGY bill.President Bush talked about building more nuclear power plants by the end of this decade. What would that do to your scenario?? Need to look at ALTERNATIVE sources of Energy Q CHARLIE: What can the average person do??? Are we doing enuf in the way of promoting CONSERVATION -- and encouraging the manufacture of appliances that use less energy. \Share your views |
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This next story could be a glimpse into the future. The Society for the Protection of N-H Forests already has a system in place which insulates one of their buildings from the steep rise in heating costs. With the use of energy alternatives, they're making the most of the money they spend. Outlook's Ally McNair takes us on a tour. |
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In the past few weeks, the Forest Society has been fielding calls from those looking to get a closer look at its wood chip heating system. As energy prices soar -- an increasing number of homeowners are educating themselves on alternatives. |
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That concludes this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, now at our new time. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Coal is America's most abundant energy resource. It accounts for more than one-half of our electricity production. The challenge is to develop ways to take advantage of our coal resources while keeping our air clean. Energy Bill: Bush: Nuclear power is another of America's most important sources of electricity. Of all our nation's energy sources, only nuclear power plants can generate massive amounts of electricity without emitting an ounce of air pollution or greenhouse gases. And thanks to the advances in science and technology, nuclear plants are far safer than ever before. Yet America has not ordered a nuclear plant since the 1970s. To coordinate the ordering of new plants, the bill I sign today continues the Nuclear Power 2010 Partnership between government and industry. It also offers a new form of federal risk insurance for the first six builders of new nuclear power plants. With the practical steps in this bill, America is moving closer to a vital national goal. We will start building nuclear power plants again by the end of this decade. California's struggle to solve its energy crisis in the wake of the 1996 deregulation of its utilities market has nationwide implications, with 25 other states also moving toward deregulation By the early 1990s, electricity rates in California were on average 50 percent higher than the rest of the U.S. In 1995, the state legislature unanimously passed a bill to open the industry to competition, but now consumers are paying almost twice the rate they did before deregulation, and suffering rolling blackouts. In California, one of the largest problems has been a rapidly growing demand for energy, but without the development of new generation sources to meet that demand. New Hampshire's demand has not grown nearly as fast, yet we have been actively developing new sources of energy. Two new power plants are in the process of coming on line, and we have access to other generation sources throughout New England. Consumers are also protected from price fluctuations during the transition service period, as the prices are fixed during that time. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/04/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:45 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The demand for heating alternatives with winter around the corner and energy costs soaring. Plus, the future of electricity. Will demand outstrip supply here in New England? We'll take a closer look. Then later: A lesson from the NH Forest Society on using alternative resources for fuel. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Winter will be here before you know it and that has consumers scrambling to find ways to avoid paying skyrocketing costs to heat their homes. Some local businesses are reaping the benefits of the price crunch. As Outlook's Ally McNair shows us, business is booming in certain sectors of the home heating industry. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Ally McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Frank McKenna\Epsom, Adam Seligman\Abundant Life, Scott McGuffin\Northfield, Jasen Stock\NH Timberland Owners Assoc, Ally McNair\NH Outlook |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/04/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:45 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The demand for heating alternatives with winter around the corner and energy costs soaring. Plus, the future of electricity. Will demand outstrip supply here in New England? We'll take a closer look. Then later: A lesson from the NH Forest Society on using alternative resources for fuel. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Winter will be here before you know it and that has consumers scrambling to find ways to avoid paying skyrocketing costs to heat their homes. Some local businesses are reaping the benefits of the price crunch. As Outlook's Ally McNair shows us, business is booming in certain sectors of the home heating industry. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Ally McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Frank McKenna\Epsom, Adam Seligman\Abundant Life, Scott McGuffin\Northfield, Jasen Stock\NH Timberland Owners Assoc, Ally McNair\NH Outlook |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/04/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 13:20 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The demand for heating alternatives with winter around the corner and energy costs soaring. Plus, the future of electricity. Will demand outstrip supply here in New England? We'll take a closer look. Then later: A lesson from the NH Forest Society on using alternative resources for fuel. Surging demand for electricity is putting a "strain" on the Power grid. From hot-water systems and heaters, to refrigerators and air conditioners, to television and computers, we've become an energy-intensive society. But, what happens when our supply runs out? You don't have to stretch the imagination too far. In August of 2003, we experienced the biggest power outage in US history. Cities across the Northeast from Detroit to New York, and parts of Canada were plunged into darkness. Transportation was paralyzed, communications disrupted, and many people, particularly senior citizens, were put in potentially life-threatening situations. At the time, the black-out had little effect on New England's power supply and none in NH -- where we actually export some of our energy to other areas of the country. But, that was then. As demand for electricity escalates, so, too, do concerns about a shortage. Some even suggest we could see rolling black-outs in New England as early as 2008. Here to talk about Electricity, Supply and Demand are: Charlie Arlinghaus with the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, an independent think tank, and Gary Long, President and COO of Public Service of New Hampshire. PSNH is the largest provider of electricity in New Hampshire. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Charles Arlinghaus\The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, Gary Long\President and C.O.O, PSNH |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/04/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 13:20 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The demand for heating alternatives with winter around the corner and energy costs soaring. Plus, the future of electricity. Will demand outstrip supply here in New England? We'll take a closer look. Then later: A lesson from the NH Forest Society on using alternative resources for fuel. Surging demand for electricity is putting a "strain" on the Power grid. From hot-water systems and heaters, to refrigerators and air conditioners, to television and computers, we've become an energy-intensive society. But, what happens when our supply runs out? You don't have to stretch the imagination too far. In August of 2003, we experienced the biggest power outage in US history. Cities across the Northeast from Detroit to New York, and parts of Canada were plunged into darkness. Transportation was paralyzed, communications disrupted, and many people, particularly senior citizens, were put in potentially life-threatening situations. At the time, the black-out had little effect on New England's power supply and none in NH -- where we actually export some of our energy to other areas of the country. But, that was then. As demand for electricity escalates, so, too, do concerns about a shortage. Some even suggest we could see rolling black-outs in New England as early as 2008. Here to talk about Electricity, Supply and Demand are: Charlie Arlinghaus with the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, an independent think tank, and Gary Long, President and COO of Public Service of New Hampshire. PSNH is the largest provider of electricity in New Hampshire. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Charles Arlinghaus\The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, Gary Long\President and C.O.O, PSNH |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/04/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The demand for heating alternatives with winter around the corner and energy costs soaring. Plus, the future of electricity. Will demand outstrip supply here in New England? We'll take a closer look. Then later: A lesson from the NH Forest Society on using alternative resources for fuel. This next story could be a glimpse into the future. The Society for the Protection of NH Forests already has a system in place which insulates one of their buildings from the steep rise in heating costs. With the use of energy alternatives, they're making the most of the money they spend. Outlook's Ally McNair takes us on a tour. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Ally McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Paul Doscher\VP, Land Conservation NH Forest Society, Jasen Stock\NH Timberland Owners Assoc, Paul Doscher\VP, Land Conservation NH Forest Society |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/04/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The demand for heating alternatives with winter around the corner and energy costs soaring. Plus, the future of electricity. Will demand outstrip supply here in New England? We'll take a closer look. Then later: A lesson from the NH Forest Society on using alternative resources for fuel. This next story could be a glimpse into the future. The Society for the Protection of NH Forests already has a system in place which insulates one of their buildings from the steep rise in heating costs. With the use of energy alternatives, they're making the most of the money they spend. Outlook's Ally McNair takes us on a tour. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Ally McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Paul Doscher\VP, Land Conservation NH Forest Society, Jasen Stock\NH Timberland Owners Assoc, Paul Doscher\VP, Land Conservation NH Forest Society |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/04/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The demand for heating alternatives with winter around the corner and energy costs soaring. Plus, the future of electricity. Will demand outstrip supply here in New England? We'll take a closer look. Then later: A lesson from the NH Forest Society on using alternative resources for fuel. This next story could be a glimpse into the future. The Society for the Protection of NH Forests already has a system in place which insulates one of their buildings from the steep rise in heating costs. With the use of energy alternatives, they're making the most of the money they spend. Outlook's Ally McNair takes us on a tour. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Ally McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Paul Doscher\VP, Land Conservation NH Forest Society, Jasen Stock\NH Timberland Owners Assoc, Paul Doscher\VP, Land Conservation NH Forest Society |
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The new camera guy, Nate did a great job as well as Jess and Oscar. We had two problems that slowed us down. The first was a clip missing from the back of Beth's wireless mic box. But that was solved fairly quickly before the show. Then during the first pkg, Beth lost IFB, and we lost audio for a bite on the pkg, so we stopped and switched out a new IFB box and started again and went straight through. Other than those two hickups, it was a very smooth show. Everyone did a great job. |
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