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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Public Service Company of New Hampshire and subsidiaries on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 23, 2004, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Public Service Company of New Hampshire and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2003 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Hartford, Connecticut
June 18, 2004
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM