UPCOMING EVENTS

“Crossover” is the midpoint of the legislative session, where bills passed by the House are considered by the Senate, and vice versa. Tune in as we discuss the progress of Clean Energy NH's 2022 legislative priorities after crossover. Pressing topics of interest this year included: energy efficiency measures, community scale renewable energy, net-metering, and more. Learn which priority bills may be in trouble and what you can do to help them cross the finish line. CENH PANELISTS: Sam Evans-Brown, Executive Director Kelly Buchanan, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Chris Skoglund, Director of Energy Transition

A nationwide network of EV charging stations are on the way. What does that mean for New Hampshire? Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), New Hampshire is anticipated to receive approximately $17 million over the next five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state. An additional $2.5 billion in nationwide competitive grant funding will also be dedicated to EV charging. What does the current EV charging structure look like? Who is making the decision to how the funding will be allocated and what are the top priorities? What, if any, stipulations will be placed through this federal funding? These questions and more will be answered during a conversation with Jessica Wilcox, Transportation Program Specialist with NH Department of Environmental Services and coordinator of Granite State Clean Cities Coalition.

Global commodity pressures have pushed natural gas prices through the roof this winter, which has New Hampshire residents looking for alternatives. Biomass energy is a local source of renewable heat, which when burned in a modern, clean-burning heating appliance can reduce carbon emissions when compared to fuel oil or natural gas. But unique among the renewable heating options, local, sustainably-harvested biomass can also have numerous economic and environmental co-benefits that come with supporting the forest products industry. On this webinar, we'll check in with New Hampshire's biomass industry, and see how this latest price spike is affecting their business and thinking for the long-term. We'll also check in with the state's largest natural gas distributor and hear from them about how they see biomass figuring into their long-term plans for a decarbonized future. PANELISTS: - William Clark, Senior Director of Business Development, Liberty Utilities - Jim Van Valkenberg, Froling Energy - Joe Short, Vice President, Northern Forest Center

Community Power was the hot topic of 2020 and 2021, but what does that mean for New Hampshire, and who is facilitating it? Hear from the top 3 Community Power Providers in the state in a Community Power Panel! Including a chance to ask questions live. Moderator: Amanda Gokee Speakers: Clifton Below (Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire), Bart Fromuth (Freedom Energy Logistics), Bob Hayden (Standard Power)

The US electrical grid has been described as the world's largest machine, one which historically generated, transmitted, and distributed power to meet immediate need for lighting, pumps, motors, and other equipment, with limited capacity to store energy. How can we smoothly transform this 100+ year-old infrastructure in the timeframe necessary to address climate change while equitably meeting the needs of residents, business, and manufacturers? Topics will include interconnection of clean renewable energy, storage integration, and providing energy for electrified building and transportation sectors. Moderator: Matt Siska (GDS Associates) Speakers: Dr. Elizabeth Mettetal (Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3), Brian Callnan (NH Electric Cooperative)

Energy storage adoption is growing steadily around the country, but what is New Hampshire doing to support the adoption of storage that often pairs so well with renewable energy generation and a more modern, resilient grid? This session features updates on the behind the meter storage programs, utility scale storage, and demand response programs actively serving the region's electric grid. Join to learn where New Hampshire stands and where we may be going with energy storage and demand response! Moderator: Kelly Buchanan (Clean Energy NH) Speakers: Heather Tebbets (Liberty Utilities), Brian Callanan (NH Electric Co-op), Alex Tang (TRC), Rachel Goldwasser (Key Capture Energy)

In today’s technology and data driven world, most Granite Staters still have difficulty accessing their energy use data. The settlement achieved in NH Public Utilities Commission docket DE 19-197 established a sound foundation for the creation of a statewide, multi-use online energy data platform. Join this session and learn about how readily accessible energy data can help individuals, businesses, and communities unlock innovation, energy efficiency, and new clean energy technologies. Moderator: Henry Herndon (Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire) Speakers: Don Kreis (Office of the Consumer Advocate), Ethan Goldman (Resilient Edge Inc.), Rep. Kat McGhee (House Science, Technology and Energy), Justin Eisfeller (Unitil)

Reducing the energy bills of low to moderat income granite staters is not always straightforward. Landlords and property owners don't always pay heating and electricity bills of their tenants, and don't necessarily have the incentive to engage with NH Saves. How do we bridge that gap, and how can ensure that our efficieny programs reach more NH residents of modest means. Moderator: Sam Evans Brown (Clean Energy NH) Speakers: Frank Melanson (Eversource), Chris Vought (Belknap/Merrimack Community Action Program), Dana Nute (Resilient Buildings Group) Powerpoints: Dana Nute - https://a3f1b8d0-a8f8-4e4c-9403-240e7a91b4c5.filesusr.com/ugd/c6c29c_7e815e8663174e3882f5aef1457615c7.pptx?dn=Dana%20RBG%20Presentation.pptx Frank Melanson - https://a3f1b8d0-a8f8-4e4c-9403-240e7a91b4c5.filesusr.com/ugd/c6c29c_a51273b1c36f482a95c6173e9fe6f462.pptx?dn=HEA%20statewide%20for%20LES%20Conference.pptx Chris Vought - https://a3f1b8d0-a8f8-4e4c-9403-240e7a91b4c5.filesusr.com/ugd/c6c29c_228b605ef0a9494a87a905e3b87471c6.pptx?dn=LES%20CV%20PP%20100721.pptx