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Community Power, Old Garrison Road paving on Council's agenda
posted on 8/21/2023
The City Council will consider setting the default Dover Community Power rate at its meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
The Risk Management Committee of the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) recently voted to authorize the City of Dover to enroll businesses and residents into the Community Power program, expected to occur in late October.
The City Council can decide to either set the default rate to either "Granite Basic," with 23.4% renewable content at 10.9 cents per kilowatt-hour, or "Granite Plus," with 33% renewable content at 11.3 cents per kWh; both are less than the default service provided by Eversource at 12.582 cents per kWh. These rates will be in effect through January 2024.
When enrollment occurs, Dover businesses and residents will have the option to join Dover Community Power, similar to other competitive energy suppliers, utilizing the CPCNH rates, which also include product options for 50% and 100% renewable content. Customers currently on Eversource's default power supply would be opted into the Dover Community Power's default service, with the option to opt-out. City staff believes this model will allow for maximum community benefit through the provided savings.
Old Garrison Road
The City Council will also consider authorizing paving the Class V section of Old Garrison Road, which is currently gravel. As part of this year's street paving program, city staff recommended it be paved due to maintenance and required upkeep. There has been mixed support from the neighbors on whether it should be paved. Old Garrison Road is designated as a scenic road by the city.
The Council will also consider pending resolutions to authorize:
- FY2024 Capital Improvements Program appropriation and authorization for a state clean water loan for stormwater improvements to Henry Law Avenue.
- FY2024 CIP appropriation and authorization for bonding for the Portsmouth-Dover Emergency water interconnection.
Click here for the complete agenda.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall's Council Chambers. It will be televised on Channel 22 and online at https://dovernh.viebit.com, where it will also be available for on-demand viewing.
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