Greg Moore, a former Representative of New Hampshire, said that without improved energy solutions, rising demand and limited supply will lead to higher electricity prices. The statement was made on the social media platform X.
“Electricity supply not keeping up with demand will drive higher and higher prices for the foreseeable future,” said Moore. “NH/New England/The US needs more reliable and affordable energy solutions.”
New Hampshire and the broader New England region are encountering electricity supply and pricing challenges. Community power programs are struggling to deliver savings, while utilities like Eversource continue to dominate the market, according to New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR). The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire reported an $8 million winter deficit in 2025, highlighting the strain on efforts to stabilize rates amid regional grid and infrastructure pressures.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, New Hampshire had a summer generation capacity of 4,467 megawatts (MW) and produced 16.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2023. The state’s energy mix consisted of 56% nuclear, 26% natural gas, and 17% renewables. It exported more power than it consumed, with ISO-New England (ISO-NE) overseeing supply and demand for the region.
The Conservation Law Foundation reports that residential electricity prices in New England, including New Hampshire, remain among the nation’s highest due to reliance on natural gas and high transmission costs. New Hampshire’s lack of robust clean energy mandates has further contributed to greater price volatility compared to the national average.
NHPR notes that Greg Moore is the former Chief of Staff of the New Hampshire House and now serves as State Director for Americans for Prosperity. He has long influenced state energy policy and advocated for electricity market reforms and expanded consumer choice in utility regulation. Moore has worked with lawmakers to advance free-market energy policies.
