Allen Davis on Energy Policy for Rural Cheshire County

Energy costs are a kitchen-table issue for families in Dublin, Jaffrey, and Rindge. New Hampshire already has some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and those costs fall hardest on working families, seniors on fixed incomes, and rural households that depend on oil and electricity for heat.

Lowering Electricity and Utility Costs
Allen Davis believes reducing electricity and utility costs for New Hampshire households must be a top priority in Concord. He supports state policies that increase competition among energy suppliers, expand access to community power programs, and prevent utility costs from being passed along to ratepayers without accountability. The goal is straightforward: New Hampshire families should pay less for the energy they need to heat their homes and power their lives.

Clean Energy and Climate
Allen Davis is committed to addressing climate change. He believes New Hampshire can reduce its dependence on expensive fossil fuels while also lowering costs for consumers — these goals are not in conflict. He supports expanding access to solar and other renewable energy sources, including policies that make it easier for homeowners and small businesses to generate their own power and benefit from doing so. He also supports weatherization and energy-efficiency programs that reduce household energy use and cut bills.

Protecting Local Taxpayers from Energy Cost Shifts
One of Allen Davis’s core concerns is preventing the state from shifting costs — including energy-related costs — onto local towns and property taxpayers. He believes decisions made in Concord about energy policy should not result in higher bills for Dublin, Jaffrey, or Rindge residents.

What Allen Would Do in Concord

• Support legislation that expands access to community power and competitive electricity supply.
• Oppose policies that allow utilities to pass avoidable costs onto residential ratepayers.
• Advocate for increased state investment in weatherization and energy efficiency for low- and moderate-income households.
• Support New Hampshire’s participation in regional clean energy and climate initiatives that reduce long-term energy costs.
• Bring the perspective of working families and rural communities to energy decisions, rather than prioritizing utility company interests.