Stewardship is the obligation to leave New Hampshire stronger than we inherited it. At the heart of this commitment lies the conservation of our natural resources. As John Muir wisely said, “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” This echoes our dedication to preserving New Hampshire’s forests, waters, and natural beauty as we do not own them, we merely borrow them from our children’s children. Moving beyond conservation, we recognize that energy is crucial to our stewardship endeavors. By embracing nuclear power we ensure that our power generation not only meets the needs of today, but prepares future generations for the needs of tomorrow. 

At the heart of my vision for Stewardship is the creation of a “Granite Energy Authority”, a public power authority designed to ensure New Hampshire’s energy independence, grid stability, grid security, and environmental resilience for all future generations. Inspired by the Tennessee Valley Authority, a landmark public power utility known not only for its effective and widely admired energy solutions but also for its thoughtful integration of architecture with the natural landscape, the Granite Energy Authority will follow in that tradition, ensuring resilient, efficient energy that is in harmony with New Hampshire’s natural landscape.

The Granite Energy Authority’s core mandate shall be the delivery of 3000 megawatts of clean, reliable nuclear power through the strategic deployment of a fleet of small modular reactors. With Seabrook Station slated for retirement in 2050, we must ensure that her 1200 megawatts of clean baseload power are replaced well ahead of schedule. Additionally, we must phase out the 25% of our energy that is supplied by fossil fuels, and ensure New Hampshire’s full energy independence. Nuclear power is recognized as the greenest, safest, and most cost-effective full life-cycle power generation source, as such we must prioritize it to secure our future energy needs. By committing to a multi-reactor program rather than a one-off first-of-a-kind construction, New Hampshire is poised to capture well-documented economies of scale in manufacturing, workforce development, and supply chains, driving costs down through scale, standardization, and long-term workforce investment. 
Read more on lifecycle emissions HERE (UNECE Integrated Life-cycle Assessment of Electricity Sources)
Read more on levelized full system costs of electricity HERE (Robert Idel, Rice University, Levelized Full System Costs of Electricity, 2022)
Read more on technology-specific cost and performance parameters HERE(IPCC Technology-specific Cost and Performance Parameters)

In addition to delivering 3000MW of nuclear power, the GEA will also implement comprehensive grid-hardening measures. These measures will protect against recognized threats such as Coronal Mass Ejections (CME), Electromagnetic Pulses (EMPs), and cyber security threats. In September of 1859 the Carrington Event demonstrated the devastating power of CMEs, causing telegraph wires to catch fire and their transformers to shower sparks. As such, we remain unprepared for a similar event today, one that NASA says presents a very real risk, and due to our increasingly electrified world could carry with it significant economic and infrastructure impacts. Given the potentially catastrophic effects of EMPs, which could disrupt critical infrastructure and lead to widespread outages, it is essential to harden our grid against these low-probability/high-consequence events. And finally to safeguard our critical infrastructure against the recognized growing threat of cyber attacks, it is imperative to implement robust cybersecurity measures to ensure the resilience and security of our grid. 
Read more on Coronal Mass Ejections HERE (NOAA SWPC)
Read more on Electromagnetic Pulses HERE (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
Read more on cybersecurity threats HERE (CISA, Primary Mitigations to Reduce Cyber Threats to Operational Technology)

In my commitment to stewardship, I will dedicate myself to expanding protected areas, including the creation of recognized International Dark Sky places, and holding polluters accountable, to ensure that we not only protect what we have, but to build a legacy for future generations. 

As light pollution expands to all corners of civilization, we have been robbed of the night sky’s inspiring beauty and the gentle glow of fireflies on a lost summer’s eve. This loss extends to the broader ecosystem, with artificial light disrupting the habits of amphibians, insects and birds; these impacts travel downstream. Creatures of the wild are not the only ones affected either, we humans suffer unseen health impacts and increased safety concerns caused by glare and shadow. By promoting responsible outdoor lighting that is useful, targeted, low-level, controlled, and warm-colored we can minimize the negative effects of light pollution, and perhaps most importantly be reminded of our place in the universe; for when we lose sight of the stars, a part of our human soul is diminished. The night sky is our heritage, without it we could not have achieved so many of our greatest accomplishments: Navigating the globe, setting foot on another celestial body, or dreaming about what else might be out there. By implementing these policies we nurture our spirits, rekindle the awe of the universe, and feed our souls. 
Read more about light pollution impacts and dark sky policies HERE(Dark Sky International Effects of Light Pollution)

Stewardship is inherently about planning for the future, not reacting as the future comes. With the abundance of clean nuclear energy at our disposal we gain the ability to power truly sustainable mass transit. By prioritizing such a system we can reduce emissions and help society stay connected. Imagine a family leaving their home in southern New Hampshire and being in the White Mountains for a day of hiking or skiing in half an hour. The seacoast in 20 minutes. A work commute that ignores traffic. These advancements not only transform daily life but also inspire a commitment to a greener, more connected world.

I say we remember what it’s like to dream big, build projects that outlast us, and nurture a legacy of stewardship for generations to come.