Articles by Bill Robidoux

InDepth NH

Is Hydro-Québec Having ‘Second Thoughts’ On Northern Pass?

Friday, March 10, 2017 Bill Robidoux 0
The changing economic environment for electric utilities may have helped fuel what Northern Pass developers say are erroneous reports in Le Journal de Quebec that Hydro-Québec may be rethinking its commitment to the transmission project.

On Thursday, Hydro-Québec and its New Hampshire partner, Eversource, said both companies remain committed to the $1.6 billion project to transport 1,090 megawatts of Hydro-Québec electricity to New England over 192 miles of power lines stretching from the Canadian border at Pittsburg to Deerfield. READ MORE

Technology

Boston Marathon Bombing survivor to headline TechWomen|TechGirls Annual Awards Luncheon

Thursday, March 2, 2017 Bill Robidoux 0
TechWomen|TechGirls, a program of the New Hampshire High Tech Council (Council) has announced the keynote speaker for its second annual Awards Luncheon on April 5. Roseann Sdoia, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor, amputee, and motivational speaker, will share her powerful and personal story of perseverance and will offer lessons learned throughout her challenging comeback journey. She will also touch upon the innovative technology used throughout her recovery as an amputee that allows her to continue to live a highly productive and fulfilling life. READ MORE