CAES News
New Hampshire Energy Alliance Created
Urges Congress to Formulate a Sound Energy Policy
For Immediate release
July 18, 2006
Contact Brendan Ristaino
603-228-1601
Concord, NH- A diverse alliance of New Hampshire small business men and women and state political leaders, launched a coalition today urging Congress to address the current U.S. energy crisis. The New Hampshire Consumer Alliance for Energy Security believes that immediate action on pending proposals to provide greater access to the abundant U.S. supply of energy in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) is a necessary first step.
The New Hampshire Consumer Alliance for Energy Security was formed in New Hampshire and joined its national counterpart: The Consumer Alliance for Energy Security to bring attention to the negative impact record-high energy prices have had on small business and municipalities around the state.
“Small businesses are what drive our economy here in New Hampshire, and they are being crippled by the high price of energy,” said State Senator Peter Bragdon. “If small businesses are going to remain competitive, steps must be taken to decrease the price of energy.”
“As we raise awareness of the devastating effects energy prices will have on industry and tourism here in New Hampshire, our goal is to gain support of individuals, political leaders, business owners and organizations here in the state,” said Ryan Hansen, State Representative and member of the House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee. “This is not an issue that will be going away anytime soon.”
A national opinion survey by The Consumer Alliance for Energy Security confirmed that the American public understands the severity of the U.S. energy crisis. The survey found that nearly 90% of the respondents believe that rising energy costs have a significant impact on their family’s monthly budget. The New Hampshire Alliance of Consumer Energy Security is committed to alleviating the current pressures that energy prices have on Granite Staters.
Members of the New Hampshire Consumer for Energy Security:
SBANE, Small Business Association of New England
Sunapee Coach, LLC
Steve Duprey, Former State GOP Chair & Foxfire Property Management
Rebecca Bergeron, Yankee Equipment Systems
Civic Media Corp
Hansen Gallagher
Peter Bragdon, State Senator District 11
Ryan Hansen, State Representative
David Currier, State Representative
John Lyons, Lyons Law Office and Member of State Board of Education
Pat Rueppel, City Councilor in Hooksett
Holly Emerson, NewFound Grocery
Craig Hall, President of C&M Excavation, Inc
Donald Cook, small business owner
Doug Bates, small business owner
Chris Ristaino, President of Lucciola, LLC
Kate Catalano, Cornerstone Title
Emerald Ledge LLC
Church Tower LLC
Matt Mayberry, Realtor, and former Dover City Councilor
Jayne Millerick, Former State GOP Chair
Jerry Thibodeau, Manchester GOP Chair
Richard Brothers, Commissioner for the Department of Employment
Jane Tewksbury, Small Business Owner
Mike Sharp, Hilshar Associates
Terrance Murphy, Selectman, Town of Bridgewater
Jim Kohn, President of Kohn Plumbing and Heating
Paul Chevalier, Legislative Chair for the NH-VFW
Pam Coughlin, State Representative
Mary Griffin, State Representative
Bill Beauregard, Colonial Rental Properties
ItsYourNH.com, a grassroots organization
Elliott Farrell, EMC&C Laundry
Jim Burke, Burke Advertising
Bruce Kominz, Lieutenant U.S.N.R Ret.
John McCune, LPL Financial
Maureen Barrows, Chair Rockingham County Commission
Linda Milito, President of The Inside Look & Lincoln Cinemas IV
Tom Rochette, Rochette Tax Professionals, Inc.
David Dyer, President of Outdoor Performance LLC
Rep. Ryan Hansen is available for comment 603-491-6925
Sen. Peter Bragdon is available for comment 603-673-7135