New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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As part of the Co-op’s commitment to reliability, the Tuftonboro substation rebuild is well on its way. When work is completed, the new and improved Tuftonboro substation will provide capacity for future load growth and the ability to remotely switch power to other circuits in case of outages. It is the Co-op’s sixth rebuild in a multi-year effort to modernize our infrastructure. The plan is to energize the substation as soon as June. Last year, Jackson and Bridgewater Substations were completed. Next stop: Waterville Valley later this year.

Since 2nd grade, Alyson Saulnier has volunteered each year at NHEC Foundation community events. She has shown up to offer support to neighbors in need whether it was distributing LED lightbulbs in a cafeteria, ringing the bell for The Salvation Army donations or loading boxes of produce and shelf stable food at mobile food pantries – always alongside her mom, Kristie who has worked at the Co-op for 37 years. Now a high schooler, Alyson shares her thoughts about her experiences and what they have helped her see about service to others and herself. 

The higher cost of groceries and the reality of food insecurity brought carloads of north country neighbors out for the Mobile Food Pantry in Colebrook, sponsored by a $7,500 grant from the NHEC Foundation to New Hampshire Food Bank. This is the Foundation’s 14th year of hosting the pantry, which was held last Saturday in conjunction with the start of school vacation. Cases of fresh produce and shelf stable items like peanut butter, oatmeal and grains were provided for 320 households. Hear neighbors from the community and local volunteers who assisted Co-op employees tell their stories of what drew them to take part. 

Safety first and always. During the past two weeks, our lineworkers—ranging from apprentices to journeymen—each spent a day a half learning advanced grounding techniques that protect them against electric potential differences. This hands-on training course, in partnership with safety trainers from MJ Electric and Quanta Northeast Region, ensures that our team is always prepared and following best practices to work safely while keeping the power flowing for our members.

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When the power goes out, you may think: You couldn’t get me up on that pole. But that’s exactly where our lineworkers go to make things right. Our lineworkers come from different backgrounds and experiences, different reasons for choosing this kind of work, this kind of service. When they are up on the pole, in all their protective gear, it’s hard to distinguish who’s who. But it is clear, they are there, together, to help our communities. Here, meet several of our Conway District lineworkers. Hear what called them to the line.

Having started as a lineworker with the Co-op 21 years ago, Charlie Murphy, the Operations Supervisor in the Conway district, knows the challenges of the work. He understands what it takes, the importance of working together as a team and the desire to help others. These qualities are key considerations when he interviews people who want to work in our district. Will they hear the call of our lines? Hear Charlie in his own words.

Are you a nonprofit that's making a difference in our community? Do you have a project that needs funding? The NHEC Foundation is currently accepting grant applications through February 28th. We're looking for local organizations with projects that align with our mission of strengthening communities in our service area through programs in health, education, hunger, the arts, and more. If this sounds like your organization, we want to hear from you. Learn more and apply with the link below. https://lnkd.in/gBgMjvAw

No one wants their power to go out. It’s even harder when your spouse has to leave when things go dark. Meet Kim Inman and her husband Mike, a Lineworker 1st Class in the Plymouth District. They know what it's like when storms hit: Mike gets the call to head out and work on restoring power for members, while Kim manages their family with two young children. Linework is a lifestyle. It’s a call to action. It’s not easy for our communities or for the staff and crew who answer the call in service to others. Linework is a lifestyle. Here’s a glimpse of its impact on just one family.