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CHESTERFIELD, N.H. â There is a career in power generator repair, and one new town resident wants to make southwest New Hampshire a destination for those who want to learn the nuts and bolts of the industry.
âElectricity is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity in todayâs society,â said Michelle Hilger, founder and chief connector of Mongoose Power Solutions.
Hilger originally moved to town to work for Powers Guaranteed Services in Swanzey, a provider and servicer of standby generators.
âAnd like many trades, there is a shortage of qualified, trained technicians. And with the pandemic, we havenât slowed down, the demand is larger than it has been in many years,â she said. âThe need for reliable power is even bigger than before.â