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New Hampshire’s leading clean energy advocate. We're dedicated to supporting policies and programs that strengthen our state’s economy, protect public health, and conserve natural resources. LEADING THE CHARGE FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Educating concerned residents, organizations, and community leaders. Advocating for New Hampshire's clean energy transition. EXPLORE : NEW COMMUNITY RESOURCES VISIT RESOURCES DRIVING A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE Working toward a clean energy future here in New Hampshire is a big responsibility, and far too large for one person or organization to tackle alone. So we've built a coalition of clean energy champions, made up of local communities and residents, elected officials and leaders, and organizations committed to a more sustainable future, who are on the front line building a cleaner, greener future right here in the Granite State. BUILDING ENERGY POLICY CONSENSUS To make the successful transition to clean energy, we need structural solutions. The best way to do that is to work with our local elected officials, because they have the power to make New Hampshire a leader in responsibly developed clean energy policy. And as a watchdog at the state agency that regulates essential utility services, the legislature, and around the state, Clean Energy NH has been critical in creating and defending the state's foundational policies that encourage developing an educated workforce, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. BECOME PART OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S LEADING CLEAN ENERGY COALITION "Energy is a complicated issue. Clean Energy NH is doing an amazing job trying to educate everybody - from legislators in Concord to municipalities, homeowners associations, and our cities and towns. And I think the only way that this is going to be successful is if we're all working on this as a group, as a team, and working on it together. Clean Energy NH pulls everybody together and really does look at this as a system. I'm proud to support Clean Energy NH." - Steve Walker, Evari 2024 ANNUAL REPORT Explore highlights from a year of impact, advocacy, and progress. The 2024 Annual Report showcases how Clean Energy NH advanced clean energy solutions across the Granite State, thanks to the dedication of our supporters, partners, and communities. READ MORE WILL YOU HELP US MAKE THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Never miss the latest news, action alerts, recommended reading, events, and more. SUBSCRIBE JOIN US AT AN UPCOMING EVENT Advocacy Training Series: From Pitch to Print - Winning Earned Media Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM via Zoom Register 2026 Legislative Crossover Briefing Apr 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM via Zoom Register BECOME A MEMBER Show your support by becoming a member and joining us in the fight to build a cleaner, greener Granite State! JOIN OUR COALITION EXPLORE CLEAN ENERGY INSIGHTS & UPDATES From Diesel to Electric: Lancaster’s Loader Leads the Way The Lancaster Transfer Station sounds a little different these days. In April 2025, a new, fully electric wheel loader showed up for duty and has been hard at work ever since. The new machinery was paid for in part through a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES). Lancaster is among a growing number of communities across the state using NH DES funding to purchase more efficient and all-electric heavy duty v Clean Energy NH Nov 11, 2025 4 min read Carroll’s LED Streetlight Project Paves the Way for Future Energy Initiatives In a small town like Carroll, even modest energy projects can make a big difference. That’s why the town’s Energy Commission identified the transition to high-efficiency LED streetlights as their first major initiative. “This was the low-hanging fruit,” explained members of the Energy Commission. It was a relatively simple project with significant cost savings for the town. Support from Clean Energy NH , neighboring communities that had already made the switch, and guidance f Clean Energy NH Oct 31, 2025 4 min read YPiE Spotlight: Marc Leménager Name: Marc E. Leménager Title: Supervisor, Energy Efficiency - Regulatory, Planning, and Evaluation Employer: Eversource Energy City/Town of Residence: Bow NH Education: Southern New Hampshire University / Master of Business Administration, Quantitative Analysis Southern New Hampshire University / Bachelor of Science, Economics and Finance Why did you decide to work in the renewable/clean/clean energy industry? I wanted to ensure my career was positively impacting people, and Clean Energy NH Oct 20, 2025 2 min read Clean Energy Leader business members are industry leaders committed to transforming New Hampshire's energy future. CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS LEADERS WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!

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OUR TEAM Meet the team leading New Hampshire's clean energy transition. POLICY SAM EVANS-BROWN Executive Director Contact & Bio CHRIS SKOGLUND Director of Energy Transition Contact & Bio OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT SARAH BROCK Energy Circuit Rider Program Director Contact & Bio MELISSA ELANDER Energy Circuit Rider (North Country) Contact & Bio KATRIN KASPER Energy Circuit Rider (Seacoast Region) Contact & Bio DOUG COGAN Energy Circuit Rider (Sullivan County) Contact & Bio BETH SAN SOUCIE Deputy Director Contact & Bio ANNA LI PREBLE Membership & Donor Services Specialist Contact & Bio KYANA BURGESS Communications Coordinator Contact & Bio ENERGY CIRCUIT RIDERS FRANK RICHTER Energy Circuit Rider (Monadnock Region) Contact & Bio GABE CHELIUS Small Business Energy Circuit Rider Contact & Bio KATHARINE CUSACK Small Business Energy Circuit Rider + Policy Associate Contact & Bio Anchor 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS JINJUE ALLEN Granite Source Power DANIEL CLAPP ReVision Energy; Chair DORI DRACHMAN Monadnock Sustainability Hub HON. MARTHA FULLER CLARK JOHN GARGASZ Aspire Residential Vice Chair JULIA GRIFFIN; Immediate Past Ch air MARY LOU KRAMBEER MLK & Company Secretary DULCIE MADDEN Dig Energy MATTHEW MAILLOUX ClearPath Energy JAY MCFARLAND McFarland Hyundai MERCEDES OLSTER Eversource Energy UMBERTO PIANA Enel North America MEGHAN SEMIAO Copia Power CARLETON SIMPSON Unitil Treasurer ERIC WORTHEN Worthen Industries Board of Directors STAFF BIOS & CONTACT SEB Bio SAM EVANS-BROWN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BIO Sam leads Clean Energy New Hampshire in its effort to create a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient energy system in the Granite State. Sam grew up in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Prior to joining Clean Energy New Hampshire in 2021 he was a podcast host and radio journalist for nearly ten years, during which he wrote stories about New England energy issues extensively and won several regional and national awards. He's an excellent bike mechanic, a Spanish speaker, and a father of two. Sam graduated with a B.A. from Bates College in Politics and Spanish in 2009. CONTACT BS Bio BETH SAN SOUCIE DEPUTY DIRECTOR BIO Beth is the Deputy Director of Clean Energy NH since October 2021. In this role, Beth is responsible for overseeing internal matters at CENH, outreach and communications to the organization’s membership base, event planning oversight and project management, and assisting with the organization’s digital and traditional media presence. Previously, she served as the Director of Communications with Stay Work Play NH, a nonprofit dedicated to attracting and retaining more young people to New Hampshire. CONTACT CHRIS SKOGLUND DIRECTOR OF ENERGY TRANSITION BIO Chris joined the Clean Energy NH team in January 2022 as the Director of Energy Transition, a role in which he will serve as the specialist in matters of policy and implementation of those policies, and will lead the organization’s intervention at the Public Utilities Commission. Most recently, he was the Climate and Energy Program Manager at the NH Department of Environment Services and was a central part of strategic climate and energy policy initiatives at the local, state, and regional level. Chris holds a Bachelor’s in Biology from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s in Environmental Conservation from the University of New Hampshire. In his free time, he can be found completing the replacement of his yard’s traditional landscaping with vegetable gardens and a diverse polyculture orchard. CONTACT CS Bio ME Bio MELISSA ELANDER ENERGY CIRCUIT RIDER (NORTH COUNTRY) BIO Melissa Elander worked as an Energy Auditor and Weatherization Project Manager in the North Country of New Hampshire before joining Clean Energy NH. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Plymouth State University and a Master's of Arts in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development from American University. CONTACT GC Bio GABRIEL CHELIUS SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY CIRCUIT RIDER BIO Gabe Chelius joined CENH in May of 2022 helping small businesses in the North Country access funding streams for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. In 2024 Gabe’s area of operation expanded to include rural small business and farmers across New Hampshire in accessing the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funds for their energy investments. Gabe holds his Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science & Policy from Plymouth State University. CONTACT AP Bio ANNA LI PREBLE MEMBERSHIP & DONOR SERVICES SPECIALIST BIO Anna Li (first name) Preble (last name) joined Clean Energy NH in January 2023 as the Administrative Assistant. After a year with the organization, she has stepped into a new role as the Membership Coordinator. In this role, Anna Li will serve as the liaison between Clean Energy NH and its members. She's thrilled to take on this new role and foster relationships with valued members. CONTACT KATRIN KASPER ENERGY CIRCUIT RIDER (SEACOAST REGION) BIO Katrin joined Clean Energy NH in February of 2023. She has a Bachelors of Science in Wildlife Management from UNH. She grew up in the Upper Valley but found her home on the Seacoast. She is passionate about transitioning to clean, efficient, affordable energy that we can rely on. She is excited to assist the Seacoast in taking advantage of all the incredible resources that are available to aid in that transition. Katrin can be found enjoying this lovely planet by gardening, bird watching, or hiking in her free time. CONTACT SARAH BROCK CIRCUIT RIDER PROGRAM DIRECTOR BIO Sarah Brock joined Clean Energy New Hampshire as Director of CENH's Energy Circuit Rider Program in 2024. Sarah works with our growing team of Energy Circuit Riders to help municipalities and small businesses plan, finance, and implement clean energy and energy efficiency projects. Prior to joining Clean Energy New Hampshire, Sarah spent over a decade implementing community-based climate, energy, and transportation programming at Vital Communities, a nonprofit serving the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire. While at Vital Communities, Sarah was actively involved in the New Hampshire Local Energy Solutions Work Group and Conference. Sarah lives in Warner with her husband and two daughters. CONTACT DOUG COGAN ENERGY CIRCUIT RIDER (SULLIVAN COUNTY) BIO Doug has lived in Plainfield for more than 35 years, where he has served on the local school board, conservation commission and as a local weather observer. He wrote a book in 1992 on business and investment responses to climate change and has devoted his career to promoting clean energy investments -- first with large investors like universities and pension funds and now with schools and communities at the grassroots level. Doug loves being outdoors on foot, bike or skis, and enjoys nature photography. He wants to "bend the curve" on climate change to benefit future generations, including his two sons, one of whom teaches elementary school in Cornish. His other son is farther afield -- presently conducting orangutan research in Borneo, Indonesia! CONTACT FRANK RICHTER ENERGY CIRCUIT RIDER (MONADNOCK REGION) BIO Frank Richter joined Clean Energy NH in March of 2024. He has a BA in Economics from Bates College. He grew up in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire, enjoying all that it has to offer in outdoor activities. Having done significant energy efficiency retrofits on his own properties as well as installing PV on his home, he hopes to help towns see for themselves the rewards of completing similar projects in their communities. In his free time, Frank enjoys skiing, hiking, kayaking, and biking with family and friends. CONTACT KYANA BURGESS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR BIO Kyana joined Clean Energy NH in April 2024 as the Communications Coordinator. In this role, she supports the advancement of the organization’s strategic communication goals and digital media presence. Her previous experience includes directing legal research and community-based advocacy efforts, as well as managing projects focused on implementing sustainable initiatives and strengthening global outreach development. Kyana graduated with a B.A. in Anthropology and Sustainability from the University of New Hampshire. CONTACT KATHARINE CUSACK SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY CIRCUIT RIDER + POLICY ASSOCIATE BIO Katharine joined Clean Energy NH in April 2024. She's enthusiastic about collaborating closely with small businesses and farms across the state to assist them in accessing USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funds for their clean energy and energy efficiency projects. Outside of work, you will find her wandering up a mountain, traversing a gravel bike path, carving down ski slopes, scaling a bouldering wall, or browsing through outdoor gear stores. As someone who spends most of her free time outdoors, she is passionate about the transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy, aiming to leave New Hampshire better than she found it. Katharine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Saint Anselm College. CONTACT Katrin Bio Sarah B Bio Doug Bio Frank Bio Kyana Bio Katharine Bio

Name: Jack Paloucek Title: Energy Efficiency Employer: Eversource Energy City/Town of Residence: Claremont NH Education: Montana State University - Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science w/Soil Science Minor Why did you decide to work in the renewable/clean/clean energy industry? I had always been interested in Sustainability in general, not necessarily clean energy specifically. But my life bath after graduating was all over the place, which I am thankful for and I will give a quick snapshot of! After University, I had the opportunity to live and work in New Zealand, where I lived in a rural area, played rugby, and was a consultant for farmers putting together farm sustainability plans. This was during COVID so everything was short lived, which eventually pushed me in the direction of moving to Boston, I worked as a field technician for an environmental remediation company. I was on an oil spill response team, and was confined space rescue certified, it was amazing experience, and no two days were the same. From there, I pursued and acquired my EMT certification to try and become a firefighter in probably the most competitive first responder market in the US...Boston. Despite getting near perfect scores in the written and physical exam, without any connections in the civil service space, I was simply "on the list" until my EMT expired which was two years. During that time, I was also pursuing my growth as a rugby player, which eventually saw me play in Dallas, for some of their inaugural season in Major League Rugby. My commitment to sustainability has always been in the background of my many different life experiences, it was just finding the right opportunity to dive in and fully immerse myself in building a career in it. While I am thankful for all of those different life experiences, I am even more thankful to be in a fulfilling, challenging, and growing field surrounded by very knowledgeable people. What interested you in working at your current employer? It was perfect timing really, I was recovering from an injury that left me unemployed, and I saw the opening for a contract to hire position at Eversource. After some research, and finding out that Eversource is the #1 Energy Efficiency provider in the nation, and the largest utility in New England, I knew it was going to be tough to get in. While the company (and I) both knew that I had limited experience in Energy Efficiency, I am thankful that I was given the opportunity to work in this space. Every day I am learning something new, meeting new people, and helping people that really need it. Describe the work you do in more detail. As an Energy Efficiency Consultant, I work with the Large Commercial and Industrial customers in NH to reduce their energy use. I do this by working with our contracted vendors to conduct audits, identify energy conservation measures, provide recommendations, facilitate connections, and drive energy savings. Which ultimately helps our customers build resiliency, save on O&M costs, and reduce energy costs long term. There is also a sales aspect to our job in NH, we have energy savings goals that we need to achieve as a public utility that is assigned by the Public Utilities Commission, so it is also my job to contact these customers, identify energy savings, and educate them on our program. The NHSaves program is how we educate these customers, it is a brand name operated by all of the utilities in NH, there are no NHSaves employees. By using this NHSaves brand, I am able to apply incentives to any energy savings, this money is to incentivize these customers to make more energy efficient decisions. What do you believe is the most pressing challenge that lies ahead for the clean energy industry in the state? Bringing Eversource customers value is the most exciting part of this job. I have always been interested in helping people, in any capacity. And it is simple, being able to help people understand energy and assist them on where to focus is the hardest part. In a complex space, what I like to focus on that customers really seem to appreciate is what can have the most "bang for their buck". Even assisting in ways that may not be in my job description, like references, or my personal opinions, I love that, there are no shortage of questions in the energy space. What aspect of your job excites you most? Why?  Fortunately, and unfortunately, we are slightly behind our neighboring states, which means that we have the ability to make progress exponentially. But New England in general is spearheading this clean energy transition, energy is expensive, and we have no choice but to work together on building resiliency, and tackling this effort. We are all blessed to be in this space, as we are further ahead in this energy transition than most, and I am confident that the work we are doing in Energy Efficiency will not be going away. What do you believe is the most pressing challenge that lies ahead for the clean energy industry in the state? Education. Whether that be educating the public, the legislature, or even our children, education will be the most pressing challenge in my opinion. There is so much immediate content at our fingertips, sifting through that to find what is the most accurate and up to date information, and how to succeed in this industry at scale with that correct information, that is the challenge. What interested you most about being part of YPiE? (Young Professionals in Energy) I heard about it as soon as I joined the energy space, and following along with other likeminded professionals is amazing to see and be a part of. What advice would you give to someone that is new to the industry or fresh out of college? NETWORK. As much as we love (some of us) being hermits, joining meetings and conferences via online platforms is easy, but not the most effective in building lasting, trusting relationships. As soon as those meaningful connections and relationships are built, the success of your career in this industry will follow. What do you like to do when you aren't working? Fishing, Hiking, Skiing, and my new hobby, Mountain Biking! All with my 2 dogs of course. A typical weekend for me is... Stressing about having too many new hobbies, and choosing which one to do, while simultaneously feeling guilty for leaving some out. What's on your bucket list? I would love to explore southeast Asia. Tell us one thing most people don’t know about you. I was a professional rugby player. Fun Facts: Coffee or Tea? And how do you take it? Black Coffee, and when I am feeling fancy, I will mix up a home latte with frothed milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Fave NH Restaurant? A new discovery for me... Buba Noodle Bar in Manchester Fave Musician/Band/Music genre? I love all music, which I know is a copout, but lately I have been listening to a lot of Charley Crockett. Fav Recreational activity? Mountain Biking, probably because it is a new hobby and I am getting better every time I go.

In the early days of a technology revolution new players and products emerge quickly, think PCs in the 1980’s or cell phone apps in the 2000’s and it can be challenging to figure out what’s what. For electric vehicles, watch the 2020’s. By the roaring 1920’s when automobiles replaced horses, the internal combustion engine defeated battery power, so cars have been burning fossil fuels ever since. In this century, cell phones and laptops have created a strong foundation for the battery industry to expand into automobiles and power storage. Most folks don’t realize that EVs are better tech, like cell phones are better than landlines. Unlike cars that just deteriorate as they age, EV software updates improve the features and benefits with over the air software updates. My new EV has had the efficiency improved, added a snow mode, along with several other features since last December. EVs are quieter, quicker, smoother, safer and cost much less to own. Most batteries retired from EVs still have about 70% of their capacity remaining, according to San Diego-based startup Smartville, noting that this makes them an ideal candidate for second-life use. By repurposing EV batteries as grid-scale energy storage to store renewable energy they continue to provide value before they are finally recycled and the materials are reused. EVs are not only an exciting part of a technology revolution, they are a key to the much-needed energy revolution. We’re looking for alternatives as we slowly realize that burning fossil fuels is clogging our atmosphere w/ greenhouse gasses, messing with our weather and costing more & more money and lives. Global EV sales have accelerated from 55,000 in 2011 to 16 million in 2021, according to the International Energy Agency. Tesla accounted for a big part of this but now old and new auto manufacturers are racing to introduce electric models and build new factories. Tesla has had a big lead in part by taking an ‘Apple ecosystem strategy’ and building a robust charging network. Tesla owners can travel anywhere on US interstates and be confident of charging quickly along their way. The essential EV charging infrastructure got a boost from the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. EVs are cheaper to own even if they cost more initially. A study of electric police cars found communities saved over $5,000 per car, per year with Tesla’s vs their conventional Fords or Dodges. The Chevy Bolt EV starts under $30,000 and after Federal incentives costs about $20,000. The Bolt EV features 259 miles of combined range and 120 MPGe (MPG equivalent). I’ve enjoyed my Bolt since 2018 and spent less than $200 on maintenance and it is quick, quiet, smooth, and has good handling, even in the snow. Relying mostly on a 240-volt, Level 2, charger in my garage, the only thing I miss about going to gas stations is cleaning the windshield. The Monadnock Sustainability Hub’s EV team and the Co-op are gathering local dealers and EV owners to share their EVs on April 22nd in Keene . To see a variety of EVs (including at least one pickup truck), talk to owners and possibly get a test drive don’t miss the next local Drive Electric event at the Keene Earth Day Celebration at the Co-op on April 22 from 12-4 PM . There will be short, informal talks on the Co-op’s planned public charging station, E police cars, home charging, taking long trips in an EV at the tent between the Co-op and the Whitney Brothers parking lot. For fleet managers, another opportunity to see a bigger variety of EVs (busses & trucks) is the Green Your Fleet Expo at the Speedway in Loudon, NH on June 9th. What are you waiting for? Get your key the electrifying 20’s, and may the torque be with you. John Kondos has been harvesting solar energy for decades and since 2006 has been working on solutions to the climate crisis with Home-Efficiency Resources, the Monadnock Sustainability Hub, Citizens Climate Lobby and Clean Energy NH.

The Lancaster Transfer Station sounds a little different these days. In April 2025, a new, fully electric wheel loader showed up for duty and has been hard at work ever since. The new machinery was paid for in part through a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES). Lancaster is among a growing number of communities across the state using NH DES funding to purchase more efficient and all-electric heavy duty vehicles, including Lee, Farmington, Plaistow, Durham, Raymond and Bethlehem. Vehicles include plow trucks, fire trucks, refuse trucks, dump trucks, bucket trucks, wheel loaders, and more.  For Lancaster, the road to an all-electric wheel loader began in 2023, when Transfer Station Manager Rusty Scott and Assistant Manager Rob Blanchette first explored options to replace aging diesel equipment. The proposal reached Town Meeting in 2024 and Lancaster residents had plenty of questions, such as about how the batteries would perform in cold New Hampshire winters and how costly they might be to replace. Rusty came to the Annual Town Meeting prepared to answer questions. Having spent two weeks operating an electric wheel loader during a demo arranged by local equipment dealer Chadwick-BaRoss and a visiting engineer from Volvo Construction Equipment, he was able to provide clear, firsthand answers that reassured the voters and the warrant article passed.   A Smart Transition from Diesel to Electric The Lancaster Transfer Station had two aging diesel machines, a 20-year-old loader and an old Bobcat, both requiring expensive repairs totaling an estimated $28,000. Rather than sinking more funds into equipment nearing the end of its useful life, the town traded both machines in to meet DERA program requirements. Under the grant rules, the old diesel units were dismantled to permanently remove them from service. When NH DES approved the grant, the town received the new Volvo L20 Electric loader just three weeks later. The machine has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $226,740. Thanks to a government entity discount, Lancaster paid just $136,000, and the DERA grant covered $61,470 of that amount. The remaining cost, roughly $60,000, was covered by the town. The charger, provided by Volvo at no additional cost, plugs into a standard 110-volt outlet. With a 2–4 hour charging time and an average operating window of 4–6 hours, the loader is charged every three days and fits seamlessly into the transfer station’s workflow. It’s also powered in part by the facility’s 16-kilowatt solar array, keeping operating costs low and emissions near zero. Cleaner, Quieter, and Cost-Effective The benefits of the electric loader are already evident. The town has eliminated approximately $4,000 per year in diesel fuel costs. Maintenance has been minimal -  a quick five-minute weekly greasing of the articulating joints replaces the complex engine maintenance diesel machines require. With no belts or exhaust systems, the loader is simpler to operate and service. Each of its seven main batteries is isolated for safety, and a small auxiliary battery powers the enclosed cab’s electronics. The machine comes with a six-year warranty, and Lancaster purchased an extended warranty for additional peace of mind. When the main batteries eventually degrade to 80% capacity, Volvo will buy them back, ensuring responsible battery lifecycle management.  Volvo estimates that each battery will cost $5,000 to replace at today’s costs.   The new loader also offers practical advantages for staff. Its enclosed cab provides warmth in the winter, unlike the open Bobcat it replaced. It’s quiet, allowing operators to communicate easily without shouting over a diesel engine, and can run indoors without any air quality concerns. Operationally, the electric wheel loader hits the sweet spot. The old loader was too large and cumbersome for some tasks, while the Bobcat was too small. The new unit is a “jack of all vehicles,” perfectly sized for pushing, loading, dumping, moving baled recyclables, and handling tires. Better yet, it’s compatible with the Bobcat front plate, meaning all existing attachments still work.  After 200 hours of runtime, staff are pleased with the vehicle’s performance.  A Model for Other Communities Lancaster’s experience highlights how state and federal programs can help small towns modernize essential services without breaking municipal budgets. By leveraging a DERA grant, doing thorough research, and leaning on existing solar infrastructure, Lancaster turned a daunting equipment replacement into a success story – acquiring cutting-edge equipment for only one-quarter of the listing price. The town’s leadership, paired with the proactive approach of its transfer station staff, has created a North Country example of how clean technology can solve multiple problems at once, from aging equipment to emissions reductions to operational costs. Rusty Scott is happy to talk about the town’s experience with the wheel loader. More information can be found in Clean Energy NH’s Diesel Vehicle Replacement 101  guide.and on the New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program Website.    Transfer Station Manager Rusty Scott can be reached at transferstation@lancasternh.org .  Contact sarah@cleanenergynh.org  with any questions or to request a free support navigating your vehicle replacement project.