Power Line Education Fund

At A Glance

Location: 

Colebrook. The group is working at a community level & coordinating with other effected NH regions, New Hampshire

Primary Issue Area:

  • Environmental Health

Active since:

2011

Grants Received In:

  • 2011

Core volunteers:

6

Community Size:

2,321

Our Purpose

to raise awareness of and educate residents about high voltage direct current power lines in NH, to conserve the traditional spirit, philosophy of living, values, and way of life of the inhabitants of the headwaters of the Connecticut River Valley. To stop the proposed 180 mile long "Northern Pass" project: a controversial Canadian HVDC Power Line Corridor through NH, funded and owned by Hydro-Quebec. To promote local renewable energy production.

Summary of Projects

The group received a grant in 2011 for outreach costs and to help educate the community about the power line issue.