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CLEAN ENERGY NH
COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Templates, examples, and guides for successful clean energy projects.

Clean Energy NH supports hundreds of community-based clean energy projects each year with free resources and technical assistance. You can help keep these services free and accessible to all by becoming a CENH Member or making a donation today. 

GET STARTED

GETTING STARTED

MUNICIPAL
ENERGY CHECKLIST

Provides New Hampshire communities with a practical framework to assess and implement energy efficiency and clean energy projects, guiding them through planning, funding, and execution steps. How many of these projects has your community completed? 

NH LOCAL ENERGY ACTION
CONTACT LIST

A comprehensive directory maintained by Clean Energy NH, providing contact information for municipal energy committees and local officials across the state to facilitate collaboration and support for community energy initiatives.

 

See what other towns are up to and add your community.

GETTING CONNECTED

GETTING CONNECTED

CLEAN ENERGY NH

Subscribe to the Clean Energy NH newsletter to receive updates on programs, events, funding opportunities, and the latest clean energy news in NH.

NH DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Email newsletter@energy.nh.org to subscribe to the NH Department of Energy newsletter and receive updates on state energy programs, incentives, and clean energy initiatives.

NH DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Subscribe to NH Department of Environmental Services newsletters to stay informed about environmental programs, regulations, and initiatives in NH.

NH NETWORK ENERGY WORKING GROUP

Subscribe to the NH Networking Energy Working Group and attend their monthly virtual gathering of energy committees.

WORKING WITH CITY / TOWN

WORKING WITH YOUR CITY / TOWN

ENERGY COMMITTEES 101

Clarifies the difference between Energy Committees and Energy Commissions, outlining their respective roles, legal responsibilities, and how each can support local clean energy initiatives.

ARE YOU READY FOR TOWN MEETING?

Tips for seeking voter approval for community-based clean energy projects.

ENERGY CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS

Provide a mechanism for municipalities to set aside funds dedicated to future energy-efficiency upgrades, renewable installations, and clean energy infrastructure projects.

WARRANT ARTICLES

Provide sample language and guidance to help communities draft legally sound articles for town meeting that support clean energy, funding, or sustainability goals.

FUNDING

FUNDING

CLEAN ENERGY FUNDING SOURCES LIST

Offers New Hampshire communities, schools, nonprofits, and businesses a continually updated catalog of grants, incentives, and tax programs to fund clean energy and energy efficiency projects.

IRS DIRECT
PAY / ELECTIVE
PAY GUIDE

Explains how municipalities can receive direct reimbursements for tax credits (or opt into elective payment options) to help fund clean energy and energy efficiency projects without waiting for typical grant cycles.

NH DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FUNDING 

Lists current grants, incentive programs, and funding sources that communities can access to support clean energy, efficiency, and sustainability projects.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY & RESILIENCY
(C-PACER)

The program enables commercial property owners and developers in NH to access private capital for energy efficiency, clean energy, water conservation, and resiliency improvements, with financing repaid via a special assessment lien on the property.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

ENERGY AUDITS 101

Provides municipalities with a comprehensive guide to conducting energy audits, outlining best practices, methodologies, and tools to assess and improve energy efficiency in public buildings.

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NHSAVES WEBSITE

NHSaves offers New Hampshire residents, businesses, and municipalities access to rebates, no-interest loans, and energy audits to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance comfort.

INTERVIEW WITH AN ENERGY AUDITOR

A brief story with helpful insight into the process and benefits of improving energy efficiency in public buildings. 

SOLAR

SOLAR

NET ENERGY METERING OVERVIEW

Provides a clear overview of how net metering works in New Hampshire, detailing how customers can earn credits for excess energy produced by their renewable energy systems, offsetting future utility bills.

MODEL SOLAR ZONING ORDINANCE

Provides municipalities with a comprehensive framework to regulate solar energy systems, balancing the promotion of renewable energy with considerations for community aesthetics and land use.

MUNICIPAL
SOLAR GUIDES

Municipalities are pivotal in advancing solar energy adoption, and several resources are available to assist them in navigating the complexities of solar projects.

TOOLS & TEMPLATES

Provide municipalities and organizations with ready-to-use examples to solicit and evaluate solar developers for community energy projects efficiently and transparently.

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RFQ = Request for Qualifications

RFP = Request for Proposals

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

DIESEL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT

Helps municipalities and organizations transition aging diesel vehicles to cleaner alternatives, reducing emissions, lowering fuel costs, and improving local air quality.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Resources to guide New Hampshire residents, businesses, and municipalities on transitioning to electric transportation, including incentives, charging infrastructure, and cost-saving benefits.

OUTREACH AND ENGAAGEMENT

PUBLIC OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT

NHSAVES BUTTON UP WORKSHOPS

Help residents and communities learn practical, hands-on strategies to save energy and reduce costs at home.

WINDOW- DRESSERS

Engages community volunteers in New Hampshire to build custom insulating window inserts that lower heating costs, improve comfort, and reduce CO₂ emissions.

REWIRING
AMERICA

Equips households and communities with tools, research, and guidance to electrify homes affordably — helping to reduce emissions, lower utility bills, and advance clean energy for all.

SOLARIZE CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT

This toolkit from Vital Communities offers step-by-step guidance, volunteer resources, and outreach templates to help your community run a successful group solar campaign that lowers costs and accelerates solar adoption.

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