Vote Brad, Laurel, Tom for NHEC
The election for the NH Electric Cooperative (NHEC) Board of Directors is happening now. I urge readers to watch for the ballots coming in the mail or go on to their NHEC SmartHub account and vote there.
The NHEC Board is made up of only 11 members. There are two incumbents up for re-election and four new candidates to choose from. You can vote for three new board members this year and bring about significant change at NHEC.
The board decides where our electricity comes from, what member-side programs NHEC offers and how proactive the New Hampshire Electric Co-op is for supporting local renewable energy. As co-founder of the Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative, a co-op member and someone who pays close attention to how NHEC is governed, I believe the NHEC Board would benefit from new voices, experiences and leadership styles. The NHEC as a utility has the potential to be an even stronger leader when it comes to doing what is right for the environment and keeping rates affordable.
If you get your electricity from the co-op, then you have a say in how it is run. I urge you to vote for three genuine, thoughtful and technology forward-thinking leaders: Brad Harkavy of Campton, Laurel Boivin of Lee and Tom Randell of Moultonborough. They will make an excellent addition to the Board.
Be sure to mail your ballot back so it arrives by June 10 or jump on your SmartHub account and vote right now.