Bedford Man Named PSNH Vice President

Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH), this week, published a release announcing Bill Smagula as vice president for its Generation Division.

Smagula, a 34-year veteran of PSNH and its parent corporation, Northeast Utilities (NU), replaces John MacDonald, who is retiring.

The current Bedford resident has served PSNH and NU in a variety of capacities since 1978, notably in his most recent role as director of companies Generation Division.

According to the release, he was instrumental in the planning and successful completion of the Clean Air Project, a mercury and sulfur emissions reduction system at Merrimack Station in Bow, as well as the development of the Northern Wood Power project, currently the state’s largest biomass energy source, at Schiller Station in Portsmouth.

“Bill brings a hands-on understanding of the New Hampshire and New England generation markets, and associated regulatory issues, as well as proven management of PSNH’s 31 power-generation units at 14 locations,” said Gary Long, PSNH President and Chief Operating Officer. “His diverse experience and leadership within PSNH and NU generation will be tremendous assets for the numerous challenges and opportunities ahead.”

Smagula, a native of Manchester, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of New Hampshire, a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University, and is a graduate of Penn State’s Executive Management Program. He currently serves on the board of the NH Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers as well as a member of the NH Air Resources Council.