BY MICHELLE KIM Despite  misconceptions about what it means to be “green,” energy-efficient homes don’t have to cost a lot of greenbacks, according to a Weare home designer and builder. In fact, building a new, energy-efficient home can be cheaper than building a new code-built home, and not just in the long run, said ...

BY DAVE CHOATE The summer sun that brings oppressive heat to New Hampshire also brings extreme energy use for air conditioners and other coolers. In an effort to combat the strain on the existing power lines, Public Service of New Hampshire is working on a $17.6 million project that will feature a new substation in Weare. PSNH spokesman ...