Energy Committee — June 16, 2026
Bradford Energy Committee flags $50M utility underbilling risk to Community Power customers but takes no position
The meeting consisted of routine updates and procedural steps with no public comments, split votes, or audible disagreement among members.
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At its June 16 meeting, the Bradford Energy Committee discussed $50 million in aggregate underbilling by three utilities linked to spot-market purchases encouraged by the PUC. Unitel is seeking recovery at 21 cents per kWh. Committee members noted that New Hampshire law limits such recovery and stated Community Power participants should be exempt from any shift to distribution rates.
No formal action was taken. The group flagged the PUC's track record and said it will monitor August rate filings and CPCNH proposals. Bradford's current Community Power contract with NextEra ends in November and is delivering power below 10 cents per kWh, compared with Eversource default supply near 12 cents.
The discussion was listed among the meeting topics. Residents who participate in Community Power have a direct financial interest in how the underbilling recovery is resolved.
Public impact
Potential recovery of underbilled amounts via future rates (exact impact TBD)
No formal action; committee flagged ongoing risk and committed to monitoring August rate filings and CPCNH proposals
Rates set in August; continued tracking of ISO-NE trends and CPCNH filings
Topics discussed
Motion to accept the May minutes was made and seconded.
Minutes accepted without further discussion.
Discussion of $50M aggregate underbilling by three utilities, potential rate recovery via PUC, and implications for Community Power participants versus default customers.
No formal action; group expressed concern over potential cost shifting and PUC track record.
Rates to be set in August; further monitoring of CPCNH proposals and ISO-NE trends.
Snapshot of current generation sources (natural gas ~41-44%, nuclear, renewables) and factors behind high New England electricity costs.
Information shared; no decisions.
Continued observation of market trends ahead of contract decisions.
Review of updated SolSmart-based solar ordinance; minor changes proposed for roof installation standards.
Draft deemed ready for zoning/planning board review after final check with Matt.
Planning board to hold public hearing; target warrant article for 2027.
Turner Group selected as sole bidder for facility assessments at fire station and highway department; contract signed within approved budget.
Contract executed; site visits to be scheduled.
Estimates to be shared with committee and department heads; kickoff meeting pending.
Update on Governor's actions regarding plug-in solar bill; planning for articles and inter-town energy committee meeting.
No formal decisions.
Website to be updated by next week; August Bridge article content to be prepared.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Community Power and Utility Underbilling
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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