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Bedford council votes to join Community Power Coalition, appoints local reps
Summary
The Bedford Town Council unanimously authorized joining the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire, appointed two representatives and established an electric-aggregation committee to pursue lower electricity supply rates and optional renewable blends for residents, with final financial commitment deferred until after town meeting.
The Bedford Town Council voted Oct. 9 to authorize the town manager to sign a joint powers agreement with the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH), a step officials say could let the town negotiate lower electricity supply rates while preserving customers’ right to opt out.
The action, moved by Councilor Michael Strand and seconded by Councilor Kathleen Bemis, passed by voice vote. The council also appointed two representatives to the coalition — Chris Bandejian as primary and Jean Walker as alternate — and formed an…
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