Real Estate & Property Law

New Hampshire Electric Eminent Domain Bill Moves Forward

By Alan Ackerman

Considering utility officials have stated that eminent domain is rarely used, not having the power to condemn may be of little relevance. However, the reality is that the power to condemn, for better or for worse, is what settles so many cases.

The Boston Globe

The bill was amended to allow construction if the transmission facility is needed for reliability of the electric grid. Republican Rep. Jim Parison of New Ipswich tells New Hampshire Public Radio his amendment would stop the Northern Pass project from using eminent domain because the electricity from the proposed project is not needed.

Project officials say eminent domain is rarely used.

 

Full post as published by National Eminent Domain Blog on March 25, 2011 (boomark / email).