Ayotte nominates energy official Ellms to Public Utilities Commission

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 341

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Tuesday that she would nominate Christopher Ellms Jr., the current deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Energy, for the role of chairman of the Public Utilities Commission.

“Electric bills in New Hampshire are too high, and our Public Utilities Commission needs leadership that prioritizes lowering costs for families,” she said in a press release.

Energy costs in New Hampshire are among the highest in the nation. The Public …

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