Here’s the Biggest Reason Why the Power Goes Out in New Hampshire No Matter What the Season

It can be very frustrating to lose power at your house.  Everyone is online and sometimes, it means that your livelyhood is in jeopardy if you lose power.  In my house, all of us have things we have to do for work if we lose power.

Our family is not quite as in danger as someone with health issues that really need to keep their power on, so I know that I am one of the lucky ones regarding that, but it still feels like a big inconvenience sometimes. It's especially annoying if it's Summer and there's not a cloud in the sky.

According to NH Electric Cooperative, the leading cause of power outtages is because of trees, branches and other vegetation.

Trees and vegetation in close proximity to the electric system are the leading cause of power outages.

That could be the reason why we lose power in all seasons here in New Hampshire, even on a beautiful day.  Trees be trees and they be growin'.  (Not sure I know who I just turned into just now....)

In the winter, if there is a storm, many times trees come down or branches hang, sometimes knocking the power out, as was the case in this WMUR report. 

Extreme High Temps Can Knock Power Out in New Hampshire

If we experience really high heat here in New Hampshire, we don't like it and usually crank the heat.  So, because the electric grid is strained, it can be too much and the power goes out, as was the case in another WMUR report.  

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There is still another reason why the power may go out here in New Hampshire.  The power lines themselves are old.  The electric company works hard to restore old lines, some of which are under ground, but it's not something that can happen overnight.  These projects take time and we have to be patient.  Read more about all that here from the NHEC website.