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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 : 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 2026 Local Energy Solutions (LES) Conference Nov 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101, USA Learn more 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 YPiE Spotlight: Jack Paloucek 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 g Clean Energy NH Feb 5 5 min read 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 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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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN ENERGY ABOUT Young Professionals in Energy (YPiE, pronounced why pie ), is an initiative of Clean Energy NH, bringing together New Hampshire’s rising energy leaders from utilities, renewable energy businesses, state agencies, policy makers, nonprofits, and beyond. The group strives to actively engage with the dynamic landscape of energy, fostering a collaborative environment where innovative ideas can flourish. YPiE seeks to educate themselves and others about the latest advancements and sustainable practices in energy, ensuring a well-informed workforce that can address the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry. Through mentorship, skill development, and networking, these young professionals aim to empower themselves and their peers, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the transition towards cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. MISSION FOSTERING NH’s NEXT GENERATION OF ENERGY PROFESSIONALS MEMBERS OF OUR ADVISORY GROUP George Anderson Manager, Fleet & Facilities Operations and Sustainability Unitil Contact Madelyn Bradley Energy Analyst Resilient Bui ldings Group Contact Gabe Chelius Small Business Energy Circuit Rider Clean Energy N H Contact Mercedes Olster Energy Efficiency Consultant, Residential Eversource Energy Contact Ryan Polson Senior Energy Consultant & Director of Hydroelectric Programs Standard Power Contact Anna Li Preble Membership Coordinator Clean Ener gy NH Contact Laura Samoisette Contact Beth San Soucie Deputy Director Clean Energy NH Contact YPiE SPOTLIGHT Are you a young person working in the clean energy/renewable energy/energy efficiency industry? We want to share your story! Interested in being featured on our YPiE Spotlight blog series? COMPLETE THE SPOTLIGHT YPiE Spotlight: Jack Paloucek YPiE Spotlight: Marc Leménager Green Lightning Energy’s Path to B Corp Certification YPiE Spotlight: Meet Bela Bogdanovic JOB BOARD Whether you're already in the energy sector or looking to explore a career path in it, bookmark the Careers in Energy page where you'll see credible NH or fully remote job opportunities! EXPLORE THE JOB BOARD JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY Establish connections with those in the industry and connect with young people around the state. #job-postings : Hear first about job opportunities directly from the young people who work for employers. #event-info : Learn about our upcoming social and educational events (typically hosted monthly). #industry-questions : Ask your questions about specific jobs, skills or industry norms to a range of current young workers (new to the industry > established experts). #ypie-general : Casual social channel connecting New Hampshire's young people. FIND US ON DISCORD GET CONNECTED Networking and professional development events include tours of energy facilities and guest experts, as well as casual winter ski trips, summer hikes, or evenings at popular NH restaurants and breweries. Events are held throughout the year in various regions throughout the state. Send us a message: First name Last name* Email* Company name Subject Write a message Send UPCOMING EVENTS Networking and professional development events include tours of energy facilities and guest experts, as well as casual winter ski trips, summer hikes, or evenings at popular NH restaurants and breweries. Events are held throughout the year in various regions throughout the state. Advocacy Training Series: From Pitch to Print - Winning Earned Media Fri, Feb 13 via Zoom More info Buy Tickets 2026 Legislative Crossover Briefing Fri, Apr 10 via Zoom More info Buy Tickets 2026 Local Energy Solutions (LES) Conference Thu, Nov 12 DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown More info Learn more NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE Browse the latest editions and the archives of our e-newsletters. August 2025: The August YPiE Update June 2025: Powering Up for Summer with YPiE Are you receiving our e-newsletters? If not, click here to sign up!

NEWS & MEDIA Conway selectman elect to wait on C-PACER article Selectmen decided not to place a warrant article before voters asking whether C-PACER loans should be available in town. Instead, they plan to wait for legislation that would allow the board to decide following a public hearing. [02.11.2026] Read the full article. Ayotte wants to bring more nuclear power to New Hampshire. How would that work? Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced her intentions to put New Hampshire “at the forefront” of nuclear energy to loud applause last week. In her annual State of the State speech, Ayotte directed energy officials to find ways to foster a new generation of nuclear power in the state, which already has the second-largest nuclear plant in the region. [02.09.2026] Read the full article. New Hampshire hopes to be a model for nationwide interconnection reform For years, New Hampshire solar developers and their customers have faced one regulatory roadblock after another, making it much harder to connect solar projects to the grid than in neighboring states. New Hampshire is last in the Northeast for solar deployment, mostly due to its outdated interconnection procedures. These rules govern how clean energy projects are connected to the grid and, influence where they can be deployed. [01.30.2026] Read the full article. New Hampshire clean energy program goes national with federal funds For years, a team of experts has traveled from tiny town to tiny town in New Hampshire, helping the communities plan and execute clean energy strategies. Now the idea has secured federal funding to expand nationwide - a notable win as the Trump administration claws back billions of dollars for decarbonization policy. [12.18.2025] Read the full article. As federal money for climate-friendly home projects disappears, a community creates its own program Frank Richter is like the Sherlock Holmes of energy efficiency. Clients come to him with their problems: a high electric bill, cold floors, a broken water heater. Then, he walks around their homes looking for clues that may not be apparent to the naked eye, like an incandescent lightbulb or a gap in the insulation. [12.13.2025] Read the full article. A refresher on how East Coast states cap-and-trade carbon A group of states on the East Coast has been operating a cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions for years. But the compact made headlines this fall as some states weighed whether to join the effort. [12.3.2025] Read the full article. Shaheen Secures $3 Million for New Program to Help Communities Save Money on Energy Costs U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Subcommittee and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $3 million for a new Energy Circuit Rider pilot program in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Ag-FDA Appropriations bill that was signed into law by President Trump. The program is designed to help boost clean energy and energy efficiency investments in rural Granite State communities. The pilot is modeled after a successful program in New Hampshire run by Clean Energy NH, a nonprofit based in Concord. [11.21.2025] Read the full article. New Hampshire lawmakers renew pus to restructure renewable energy quotas A defining New Hampshire renewable energy policy is once again facing proposed changes that opponents say would hamstring it and the state’s clean energy market. Divided on the role of renewable energy in lowering electricity costs, the House Finance Committee voted, 14-11, Oct. 30 to recommend passage of the amended House Bill 219. [11.11.2025] Read the full article. Clean energy advocates discuss strategies for rural communities A panel discussion Tuesday at the Peterborough Town House explored how small towns can make progress . [10.10.2025] Read the full article. Want Lower Electric Bills? It's Time to Try Competition The rates are too damn high. The NH Public Utilities Commission issued its decision in the Eversource rate case in August, which raised the “minimum bill” that every customer pays to $19 a month, and included an automatic $2 per year increase with no limit on how high your bill will go. [10.05.2025] Read the full article. Clean Energy (is not scary) with Sam Evans-Brown Liz asks Sam Evans-Brown to do some heavy lifting as Liz learned zero things about anything "energy" related in high school. As much as Liz hates change, it's time to learn a little bit. Tune in to get answers to questions like, "What's a watt?" and "What kind of outlet do you need for an electric vehicle?" and "Is Massachusetts doing things worse than New Hampshire?" and "What on earth is 'net metering'?!" ... and more. [09.30.2025] Listen to the podcast. Third CLG meeting of 2025 features discussion of affordability and accountability; video available The third Consumer Liaison Group (CLG) meeting of 2025 features a panel discussion on "Affordability and Accountability: How the ISO and Power Generators Might Reshape Themselves for a Better Future," as well as several question-and-answer sessions. [09.29.2025] Read the full article. Charlestown Town Hall goes solar, saves big The Town of Charlestown formally made the switch to solar power at its town office in a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday. The 23-kilowatt array, installed by Granite State Solar, based in Bow, N.H., will cover all of the building’s electricity needs, and wipe out its annual electric bills through at least 2050. [09.25.2025] Read the full article. Ayotte declines to reappoint NH Public Utilities Commission chairman; search underway for replacement Gov. Kelly Ayotte will not reappoint the chairman of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission to another term, as News 9 exclusively reported Monday morning. [09.15.2025] Read the full article. With incentives now ending, will Keene's solar growth continue? You don’t have to walk far in Keene to spot a home with shiny black solar panels affixed to the roof. The city has issued more than 230 permits for solar installations since 2017. Those installations were relatively rare until 2022. From 2018 to 2022, the city issued 51 permits. Since 2022, the city has issued 180. [09.15.2025] Read the full article. Advocates decry $43.5M solar grant clawback Solar advocates in New Hampshire — backed by the congressional delegation — are denouncing a Trump White House decision to claw back $43.5 million already promised to the state to fund solar energy projects for low-income residents. [09.09.2025] Read the full article. Bedford starts work on solar installation Bedford officials broke ground last week for a solar array project near the town’s transfer station. The project is expected to be completed in two to three months and will make the town’s municipal services nearly self-sufficient on energy. [09.03.2025] Read the full article. New Hampshire, never big on offshore wind, steps back further A new state law set to take effect next month marks the end of New Hampshire’s flirtation with offshore wind — at least for now. The measure, signed into law by Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte, shortens the name of the Office of Offshore Wind Industry Development and Energy Innovation to simply the Office of Energy Innovation. [08.26.2025] Read the full article. Solar Advocates throw shade on $48M grant clawback by Trump Solar advocates in New Hampshire — backed by the congressional delegation — are denouncing a Trump White House decision to claw back $48.5 million already promised to the state to fund solar energy projects for low-income residents. [08.20.2025] Read the full article. Plugging for a Renewable Future As its name implies, CENH is focused on accelerating the use of renewable energy in the Granite State. And while that’s a tall order for a state that has historically relied heavily on fossil fuels, it’s an undertaking that improves the environment, economy, and quality of life for residents and visitors alike. . [08.19.2025] Read the full article. New Hampshire's first net-zero housing development holds ribbon cutting Eversource and Elkridge Construction LLC are commemorating the completion of the first net-zero homes in the Barrett Hill subdivision at Windsor Lane in Hudson. This is the first production of a market rate net-zero housing project in New Hampshire. [08.07.2025] Read the full article. State's new budget threatens future of popular energy program: 'There would be basically nothing left' In recent years, countries around the world have demonstrated that clean energy isn't just good for the planet — it makes sense economically, earning money for investors and saving money for consumers. Some governments have embraced the new technology and its benefits, but some seem to be taking a step backward. New Hampshire is one of the latter, as the state has redirected its renewable energy fund, which was poised to deliver clean energy solutions to small towns throughout the state, Canary Media reported . [08.05.2025] Read the full article. Kensington flips the switch on solar power for historic hall The town of Kensington officially transitioned to solar energy with the activation of a new rooftop array on its historic town hall. The move follows voter approval in February and marks a major milestone for the town’s sustainability goals . [08.02.2025] Read the full article. Electric Rates Surge as New England's Energy Policies Take Their Toll on NH Ratepayers With sweltering heat pushing temperatures into the 90s this week, Granite Staters are feeling the impact of summer weather the moment they step outside—and soon, when they open their mailboxes. New Hampshire already has the sixth-highest electricity costs in the U.S., and rates are climbing even higher. [07.30.2025] Read the full article. New Hampshire raids clean energy fund, jeopardizing solar program New Hampshire’s new state budget redirects an estimated $15 million from a dedicated renewable energy fund into the general fund, likely signaling the end of plans to expand a popular pilot supporting municipal solar developments. [07.23.2025] Read the full article. Sam Evans-Brown Speaks on Energy Transition Sam Evans-Brown sees an energy transition on the horizon, as technology improves for solar generating and storing, and electric transportation becomes more affordable. Evans-Brown, executive director of Clean Energy NH, a nonprofit and clean energy advocate, was the latest speaker at the Amos Fortune Forum, a weekly lecture series in Jaffrey. On Friday at the Jaffrey Meetinghouse, he presented “The Energy Transition and Why It’s Inevitable.” [07.22.2025] Read the full article. Watch the presentation. New Hampshire navigates changes to USDA's rural energy grant application Farmers and small businesses owners were expecting to start submitting their applications for a grant through the Rural Energy for America Program this July 1. But, one day before, the Department of Agriculture released a notice stating that the application window was canceled. It’s not the first time this has happened. Gabe Chelius works at the nonprofit Clean Energy NH providing technical assistance to those wishing to apply for a REAP grant. [07.19.2025] Read the full article. ICYMI: Shaheen Highlights Key Investments Secured in Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Subcommittee and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a full committee markup of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Ag-FDA Appropriations bill. In a unanimous vote, the Committee approved the bipartisan legislation, which would provide $27.1 billion in discretionary funding, including more than $14.7 million for critical projects across the Granite State, helping invest in a wide range of programs benefitting New Hampshire and the country. [07.15.2025] Read the full article. New Hampshire budget guts Renewable Energy Fund, cuts project funding in half New Hampshire’s newly signed state budget will transfer nearly all money from the state’s Renewable Energy Fund to the general fund over the next two years, slashing investment in clean energy projects by roughly 50% from recent spending levels and forcing municipalities, school districts, and small businesses to compete for drastically reduced grant money. Read the full article. Some in New Hampshire see pros, cons in massive bill being debated in Congress As senators in Washington considered amendments Monday to a massive spending bill, some aspects of the bill were being cheered in New Hampshire, while others were being criticized. Watch the segment here. NH Business: Supply and demand for electricity in New England Fred Kocher talks with Sam Evans-Brown, the Executive Director of Clean Energy New Hampshire, about a projected increase of 11% in New England's demand for electricity. Watch the segment here. Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Boost Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Investments in Rural Communities U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Energy Circuit Riders Act to help ensure communities in rural America can take advantage of cost savings from energy efficiency and clean energy projects. Shaheen’s bill would establish a new grant program within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development to help eligible entities hire local, on-the-ground experts that travel to rural communities and provide assistance on projects that can help save energy, cut costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article. New Hampshire budget bill would defund state renewable energy grant program House Bill 2, a sprawling budget bill working its way through the New Hampshire Legislature, includes under-the-radar provisions that could gut an important state renewable energy program. The 183-page bill , already approved by the House, includes measures that would redirect millions of dollars from a state renewable energy fund to the general budget and to rebates for utility customers. Read the full article. Celebrating Leadership in Energy: 2025 NH Energy Champion Award Winners Announced The eighth annual New Hampshire Energy Week concluded last week, marking another successful year of convening leaders and stakeholders from across the state's diverse energy landscape. With the largest programming schedule to date, the 2025 NH Energy Week featured more than twenty virtual and in-person events that drew participation from across the public and private sectors. Read the full press release. EV Chargers, New Hampshire Tourism, and The Real Story of the Granite State Grid An article quoting Sam Evans-Brown of Clean Energy NH led to a tweet by host Michael Graham which led to a minor kerfuffle which resulted in a terrific conversation about New Hampshire, EVs, and the real numbers on energy in New England. Listen to the episode. New Hampshire’s $1 Billion Gamble: Will Electric Vehicle Chargers Keep the Tourists Coming? A stark warning echoes through the lush landscapes of New Hampshire: a billion-dollar opportunity might evaporate if the state doesn’t rev up its electric vehicle charging infrastructure. As the needle flickers towards an electric future, an eye-opening study by clean energy proponents draws a line in the sand. Read the full article. Study claims NH could lose $1.4 billion in tourism revenue if more EV chargers aren't built New Hampshire could lose more than $1 billion if it doesn't add more electric vehicle chargers, according to a new study from clean energy advocates. The study, conducted by Clean Energy New Hampshire and Ski New Hampshire, found that the state could lose up to $1.4 billion in tourism revenue by 2031 if it fails to add more EV charging stations. Watch the news segment and read the full article. Lack of EV charging infrastructure could cost New Hampshire $1.4 billion in tourist dollars Nearly 3 million electric vehicles (personal light-duty) are expected to be on New England roads by 2033, according to ISO New England’s 2024 Transportation Electrification Forecast. This is 24 times more than the current number of electric vehicles and expected to approach 30% of the total number of vehicles on the road. Read the full article. Powering NH's Tourism Economy: The Urgent Need for EV Charging Investment A new report released by Clean Energy NH and Ski NH, Driving Towards a Sustainable New Hampshire Economy: Supporting New Hampshire's Tourism Industry through EV Charging Infrastructure, highlights a critical challenge: without significant investments in EV infrastructure, New Hampshire’s tourism industry risks losing significant revenue. Read the full article. EV drivers: From range anxiety to funding anxiety Electric vehicle drivers motoring in New Hampshire are known to have what’s called “range anxiety.” A lack of widespread charging infrastructure makes EV motorists nervous about how far they can get in the state before they need a charge and whether a charging station will be available to them at any given destination. Read the full article. Daily Audio Newscast And delays in building public electric vehicle chargers in New Hampshire are risking significant state revenue. A new study finds the state's passive rollout strategy could cost it $1.4 billion by 2031, while other New England states position themselves as attractive destinations for EV owners. Read the full article. Rural New England needs EV chargers to keep tourism flowing. The Trump administration is making it harder to build them. When Charyl Reardon needs to charge her electric vehicle quickly, she has to leave her home in New Hampshire’s White Mountains region and drive 65 miles south to the capital city of Concord. For those like Reardon, a resident of the Lincoln Woodstock community in northern New Hampshire, this kind of routine is not uncommon. Public charging stations for electric vehicles, or EVs, are scarce in rural parts of the state. Read the full article. Housing developers will have a new green financing tool in New Hampshire A bill on its way to the governor’s desk in New Hampshire could spur new, energy-efficient housing development in the state as soon as this summer, supporters say. Read the full article. Trump used his first week to make big energy moves. How will those affect NH? In his first week back in office, President Donald Trump began remaking national energy policy through a string of executive orders, some of which could impact New Hampshire programs aimed at reducing the pollution that drives climate change. Read the full article. Clean Energy NH Adds Five New Board Members Clean Energy NH (CENH) is thrilled to expand its leadership team with five board members, each bringing a wealth of expertise and are poised to advance the Granite State’s transition to a zero-carbon energy future. Read the full article. (Opinion) NH will finally fix its property assessed clean energy law After more than a decade of trying, New Hampshire is on the verge of adopting a powerful new tool that will help unlock a wide array of measures that will save energy, save money and reduce carbon emissions. This tool is called Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE, and a bill that has the backing of both parties in the New Hampshire State House seems set for the fast-track this legislative session. Read the full article. In a ‘reasonably busy year’ for energy bills, debates on administration, offshore wind loom large A new year, a new governor, and a new Legislature – but many energy debates in New Hampshire remain the same headed into the next administration and season of lawmaking. Gov. Kelly Ayotte, who took office Thursday, often mirrored her predecessor Chris Sununu during her political campaign. She has a similar “all-of-the-above” message on energy, and focused her rhetoric on cost savings for ratepayers. Read the full article. What Next for Clean Energy in NH? In the wake of this month’s elections across the United States, many are asking “What will this mean for New Hampshire when it comes to the transition away from dirty fossil fuels and toward clean energy?” Read the full article. Net metering in limbo The largest supplier and installer of solar energy projects in the Granite State believes a recent non-decision by the state’s Public Utilities Commission “makes New Hampshire very difficult to do solar at this time.” Read the full article. Solar net metering program left unchanged, will end in 16 years New Hampshire regulators have left in place the state’s net metering program, which pays owners of solar panels when they send power to the grid, but a looming expiration date could make financing more difficult. The order from the Public Utilities Commission makes no substantive changes to the program. Notably, it does not extend the termination date of the net metering program that was established in a 2017 PUC order. Read the full article. PUC decision on net metering makes future of solar in NH uncertain, expert says The decision on net metering could have major financial implications for New Hampshire, according to one expert. Watch the video. Conservative think tanks: NE renewable mandates will cost NH ratepayers billions The comprehensive mandates that solar, wind and battery power dominate the energy mix in all other New England states will raise electric rates in New Hampshire $74 billion by 2050, according to the report that a group of conservative free-market think tanks released Tuesday. Read the full article. Sunapee Middle-High School switches from oil to wood for heating Sunapee Middle-High School is swapping out its old oil-fueled heating system and switching to renewable wood fuel. At an unveiling at the school Friday, officials showed how the new biomass wood boiler heating system will work. Wood chips are deposited into a big metal silo and then carried by a conveyor belt into a boiler, which uses forced hot water to heat the building. Watch the video. New Hampshire's low-income community solar program is finally nearing the starting line More than seven years after New Hampshire regulators first approved the idea of using community solar to create savings for low-income households, electric bill discounts are finally on the horizon for the first batch of participants. Read the full article. In net metering case, New Hampshire regulators focus on costs while ignoring benefits, advocates say An agreement among utilities, generators, and clean energy advocates didn’t quell skeptical questioning by state utility regulators, who are focused heavily on whether there is a cost burden for other ratepayers. Read the full article. Net metering hangs in the balance in New Hampshire A group of interested parties, including the state's utilities and the Granite State Hydropower Association, agreed on a settlement that calls for the rate to stay the same for two years. Read the full article. NH regulators consider changes to the way small renewable energy generators are compensated New Hampshire's Public Utilities Commission is holding hearings this week on a policy that could shape the future of the state's solar industry. It's called net metering, and it's the way that people with solar panels on homes and businesses get compensated for the electricty they feed back into the grid. Read the full article. Hudson housing development promises 'net zero' energy costs and new job opportunities A new development in Hudson promises “net zero” energy costs for homeowners. According to Barrett Hill planners, duplex-style homes are designed to save residents hundreds of dollars on utility bills, and the careful design will keep the utility footprint small while providing green spaces. Read the full article. Canaan Hardware store among recipients of federal renewable energy grants Canaan Hardware and Supply received a federal grant to install a solar array that is expected to save the business nearly $10,000 annually. The $56,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program for the Canaan store was part of $10.6 million of funding awarded to businesses and municipalities in New Hampshire through rural development programs, the agency announced last month. Read the full article. New Hampshire law provides new solar incentives for cities, drops ineffective consumer rebate program A recently signed New Hampshire law makes significant changes to the operations of the state’s Renewable Energy Fund, directing money to help towns and cities develop municipal solar projects and ending a residential solar rebate program that was generally viewed as deeply flawed. Read the full article. The 'Wild West' of hooking up large solar projects in New Hampshire Nearly two years ago, a Goshen couple signed a contract to allow an energy company to build a solar farm on their mountainside property. But the project has faced continuous delays – stalling, too, the life plans the family made around it. Read the full article. Large New Hampshire solar projects face delays to connect to power grid When conveyor belt manufacturer Wire Belt opened its new facility in Bedford, N.H., last fall, the company looked forward to saving money and fighting climate change with a 2,400-panel solar array installed on the roof. Read the full article. New England utilities plan ‘transformational’ data platform to make it easier to calculate energy savings A group of New England utilities plans to seek federal funding for a regional energy data platform that would make it easier for consumers and contractors to estimate potential savings from efficiency upgrades or new electric technologies. Read the full article. Large New Hampshire solar projects face delays trying to connect to power grid When conveyor belt manufacturer Wire Belt opened its new facility in Bedford, N.H., last fall, the company looked forward to saving money and fighting climate change with a 2,400-panel solar array installed on the roof. Read the full article. Citizens Champions Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Through Local Grant Program Citizens announced today seven nonprofits selected as its 2024 Champions in Action®. Each Champion in Action will receive $50,000 in unrestricted funding, as well as promotional support from local media partners and volunteers from Citizens to support their work improving energy efficiency within their own operations or expanding access to clean or renewable energy services in the communities they serve. Read the full article. As NH looks to federal money to expand EV charging, losing out on grants is a blow New Hampshire lost out on about $15 million of federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, according to an announcement from the federal highway administration, dealing a blow to the state's efforts to build out a more robust EV charging network. Read the full article. Opinion: Utilities need a business model that’s aligned with the needs of society For nearly twenty years electricity consumption has been pancake flat in the United States, but that era is about to end. Electrification is coming. Electric vehicles are hitting the road much faster than we ever anticipated. There are currently just over 10,000 EVs registered in New Hampshire, but by 2032 there are forecast to be more than 165,000. Read the full article. Grants would help less affluent New Hampshire towns invest in public solar projects New Hampshire’s energy department is preparing to road-test a grant program meant to help disadvantaged cities and towns access the environmental and financial benefits of solar power. The state plans to use $1.4 million from the 2021 federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act to help fund the installation of solar projects up to 60 kilowatts on municipal buildings or land. The grant will cover up to 95% of the costs of a qualifying solar project for lower-income cities and towns and 60% for other municipalities. Read the full article. Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Help Rural Communities Benefit from Investments in Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced The Energy Circuit Riders Act, legislation to help ensure communities in rural America can take advantage of historic investments in energy efficiency and clean energy. Shaheen’s bill would establish a new grant program within USDA Rural Development to help eligible entities hire local, on-the-ground experts that travel to rural communities and provide assistance on projects that can help save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article. New Hampshire seeks IRA grant to help low-income residents tap the benefits of solar New Hampshire’s Department of Energy has requested a $70 million federal grant to expand community solar programs for low-income residents, an infusion of funds that supporters said could lower energy bills, accelerate decarbonization, and perhaps even catalyze the development of much-needed affordable housing. Read the full article. Advocates fear NH clean energy proposal would pit nuclear against solar, wind Climate and clean energy advocates in New Hampshire say a pending proposal to define nuclear power as clean energy could undercut solar and wind power in the state. Though the details are still in the works, state Rep. Michael Vose, chair of the legislature’s science, technology, and energy committee, is drafting a bill that would allow nuclear power generators, such as New Hampshire’s Seabrook Station, to receive payments for contributing clean energy to the grid. Read the full article. New Hampshire Delegation Welcomes Nearly $500,000 to Expand Energy Efficiency Efforts in Rural Communities (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) alongside U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that $499,128 is heading to Clean Energy NH to support the expansion of their work to assist small businesses and agricultural producers in New Hampshire’s rural communities with energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. These funds were allocated through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Technical Assistance as part of nearly $2 billion in funding provided for REAP through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Read the full article. (Opinion) NHSaves is back before the PUC Imagine you could go to the store and purchase a coupon for one dollar, and that coupon provides the recipient with two dollars and twenty-seven cents. It’s likely the stores offering these coupons wouldn’t be able to keep them in stock. Savvy shoppers would scoop up those coupons by the armload, and the staff at the store may have to limit customers from taking too many. This imaginary scenario is absurd, but in broad strokes it also describes the state’s energy-efficiency policies, which operate under the brand name “NHSaves.” The next iteration of the state’s three-year energy efficiency plan is set to be approved by state regulators by the end of November, and the programs as a whole are forecast to generate $2.27 in benefits for Granite Staters for every dollar invested. Read the full article. How long-term procurement could help ratepayers and get clean energy projects built A new long-term energy procurement law in the state is slated to create a market of power purchase agreements between utilities and energy generators for as long as 20 years. Proponents this past legislative session viewed Senate Bill 54, signed into law by Gov. Chris Sununu in August, as a financial mechanism to benefit ratepayers hit hard by the price volatility of natural gas. The new law allows Eversource, Unitil, and Liberty Utilities – the three utilities regulated by the state’s Public Utilities Commission – to enter into multi-year purchase power agreements for up to 2 million megawatt-hours annually. Prior, the utilities were restricted to six-month rate contract agreements. Read the full article. In unexpected move, New Hampshire utilities voice support for solar net metering New Hampshire’s electric utilities have come out in favor of continuing the state’s current system for compensating customers who share surplus solar power on the grid. Eversource, Unitil, and Liberty Utilities surprised clean energy advocates by submitting joint testimony to state regulators last month endorsing the state’s current net metering structure. The program credits customers roughly 75% of the standard electricity rate for any unused solar generation that flows back onto the grid and is used by other customers. Read the full article. As NH sets out to gauge energy efficiency awareness, some say education isn’t enough CONCORD, NH – Communities and organizations in six rural counties will share $11 million in federal funds awarded through grants from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). Created by the US Congress in 2008, the NBRC is a federal-state partnership working to alleviate economic challenges in northern counties across New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. In New Hampshire, projects are eligible for the Catalyst program in all, or portions of, Belknap; Carroll; Cheshire; Coos; Grafton, and Sullivan Counties. Read the full article. As NH sets out to gauge energy efficiency awareness, some say education isn’t enough The latest triennial energy efficiency plan filed by New Hampshire’s utility companies could save consumers $675 million, prevent 2 million tons of greenhouse gases from going into the atmosphere, and support 1,718 full-time jobs. Read the full article. NH utilities file new energy efficiency plans after controversy New Hampshire utility companies have submitted their latest three-year plan for energy efficiency programs, after years of conflict among state leaders over who should pay for energy efficiency and how those programs should work. Read the full article. How the Inflation Reduction Act is helping to jumpstart New Hampshire’s long-stalled climate plan New Hampshire — long an outlier among New England states on climate action — is on its way to creating a new climate plan for the first time in 14 years. The state budget adopted last week includes a $3 million federal grant from a program intended to support the development of climate action plans across the country. Read the full article. Sununu announces support for proposed transmission lines for Canadian hydropower Gov. Chris Sununu expressed his support today for a proposed electric transmission project that could bring hydropower from Canada into New England through Vermont and New Hampshire. The Twin States Clean Energy Link is a proposal to move that hydropower using existing routes for power lines and new, buried power lines along state roadways. Read the full article. NH regulators approve Unitil plan for Kingston solar array New Hampshire’s Public Utilities Commission has approved a plan from the utility company Unitil to build a solar array. The company says it’s set to be the largest in the state. Unitil spokesperson Alec O’Meara said the company plans to begin construction later this year. Read the full article. NH regulators approve Unitil plan for Kingston solar array New Hampshire’s Public Utilities Commission has approved a plan from the utility company Unitil to build a solar array. The company says it’s set to be the largest in the state. Unitil spokesperson Alec O’Meara said the company plans to begin construction later this year. Read the full article. More electric vehicles are coming. But NH lawmakers are split on charging infrastructure study bill. The number of electric vehicles on New England roads is growing . But people driving EVs don’t have many charging options in New Hampshire. A bill introduced in the state Senate would create a committee to study how the state could help fund the development of more charging infrastructure. But legislators are split on the issue. Read the full article. New Hampshire bill would offer new path for utilities to procure electricity Long a proponent of allowing the free market to dictate energy sources and prices, the administration of Gov. Chris Sununu is now having second thoughts. Citing New Hampshire’s soaring electricity prices, the administration is pushing legislation that would allow electric distribution utilities to buy power directly from generators rather than solicit new energy resources from regional wholesale markets. Read the full article. New Hampshire sits out on $3.6B Northeast clean hydrogen hub proposal Much of the Northeast joined together last week in submitting a whopping $3.62 billion proposal to the federal government in hopes of becoming a regional clean hydrogen hub. Missing from the announcement was New Hampshire. Read the full article. Over 2 million more electric vehicles estimated in New England over next decade New England's grid operator says approximately 2.4 million more electric vehicles could be driving on the region's roads in the next decade. But clean energy advocates say without significant improvements to EV infrastructure and policy in New Hampshire, uptake here will lag behind. Read the full article. PUC report spurs concerns about future of state’s energy efficiency programs In 2021, New Hampshire’s Public Utilities Commission sent the state’s energy utilities into turmoil: It approved a plan to slash funding for the “NHSaves” energy efficiency program down to 2017 levels, sparking an outcry and legal challenges from the utilities. Read the full article. Clean Energy NH Adds Six New Board Members Clean Energy NH, the state’s leading advocate for a zero carbon energy system, is pleased to announce that the following individuals have joined its board of directors. Read the full article. In N.H., frustrations and finger-pointing as Dems try again on climate legislation For the fourth year in a row, Democratic lawmakers and their allies in New Hampshire will push for the state to join the rest of New England in codifying state-level greenhouse gas reduction goals. Read the full article. Public Utilities Commission issues report on energy efficiency ahead of next plan deadline New Hampshire’s Public Utilities Commission released a report earlier this month on energy efficiency, detailing their findings from an investigation launched in August assessing how those programs work. Read the full article. New England grapples with sky-high electricity rates as Ukraine war squeezes gas supply New Englanders are contending with some of the highest electricity rates in the country this winter as they weather the transatlantic ripple effects of a global gas crunch. Residents of New England’s six states have thus far enjoyed a relatively mild winter without rolling blackouts. Read the full article. From Climate Exhortation to Climate Execution There are about a hundred and forty million homes in the United States. Two-thirds, or about eighty-five million, of them are detached single-family houses; the rest are apartment units or trailer homes. Read the full article. Evans-Brown: Yes, your electric bill just went crazy. Here’s what you can do about it On Dec. 1, electric supply rates for Unitil customers went from 17.8 cents per kwh to 33.7 cents. When you get your next bill, it will be somewhere between $85 and $100 higher than your last one. Read the full article. New Hampshire’s latest energy strategy: blame other states for rising costs New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s administration is taking aim at the five other New England states, blaming their investments in renewable energy for higher electricity costs regionwide. Read the full article. Opinion: Don’t get left behind, New Hampshire In 2019, author and investor Ramez Naam opined that the world had entered the “Third Phase of Clean Energy .” He concluded, based on large volumes of data, that a threshold had been crossed and it was now cheaper to build new renewable energy resources than to operate existing fossil fuel resources. Read the full release. State regulators approve Eversource’s electric vehicle infrastructure plan A plan from Eversource to spend about $2 million helping to build out electric vehicle charging infrastructure in New Hampshire was approved by the Public Utilities Commission late Monday. Read the full article. Community Power Rules Finalized: Regulators Open the Door to Revolutionary Community Electricity Programs The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission finalized the long-awaited rules which will govern New Hampshire’s community power aggregation program. The creation of this program will help to realize the potential of market competition in New Hampshire’s electricity sector which began more than two decades ago, in 1996. Read the full press release. Ride and Drive Expo Showcases Latest in EV Market Unitil Corporation, a provider of natural gas and electricity to customers in New England, teamed up with Clean Energy NH for an electric vehicle Ride and Drive Expo last weekend that attracted dozens of EV enthusiasts and put some curiosity seekers behind the wheel for the first time. Read the full press release. NH takes a step towards being serious about EV's - But the PUC dodges a decision to incentivize public charging infrastructure Via The NH Business Review By: Sam Evans-Brown Every time someone with an electric vehicle plugs it in and charges it overnight, they are saving money for their friends, neighbors and every other customer of their electric utility. Every Time. Don't believe me? Here's how it works. Read the full press release. North Country Communities Vote For Clean Energy Throughout the course of the past week, five Coos County communities approved funding for solar projects which combined will result in over a half a million dollars in energy savings over their lifetimes and leverage as much as $340 thousand dollars in grant support. Read the full press release. Clean Energy NH and Conservation Law Foundation Appeal PUC Efficiency Decision to the NH Supreme Court Today, in collaboration with the Conservation Law Foundation, Clean Energy NH filed an appeal challenging the Public Utilities Commission’s decision to drastically cut the state’s energy efficiency programs, which are delivered under the banner of NH Saves. The PUC struck a dramatic blow to NH Saves in a draconian order issued on November 12 of last year, and have refused to reconsider their decision. Read the full press release, or read the appeal. Clean Energy NH Announces New Board of Directors and Slate of Officers Clean Energy NH (CENH), a nonprofit organization advocating on behalf of clean energy policies and technologies to build a stronger economic future in New Hampshire, announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors and its 2022 slate of officers. Read the full press release . Clean Energy Champions Recognized at Annual Member Holiday Event Clean Energy NH (CENH), the Granite State’s leading clean energy advocate and educator, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Read the full press release . Chris Skoglund to Join Clean Energy NH Skoglund has been a pivotal state official on energy policy for over a decade View Chris's bio . After more than a decade leading climate mitigation efforts as a state employee, Chris Skoglund will join Clean Energy NH as the new Director of Energy Transition. Read the full press release . Lawsuit Filed Challenging Decision Defunding NH Saves Municipalities, Housing Authorities and Efficiency Contractors Join Forces to Challenge PUC Decision Today Clean Energy New Hampshire and nine other energy efficiency advocates filed a lawsuit requesting an injunction that would stay an order issued by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission last month. The order would cut the funding of the popular NH Saves energy efficiency programs by more than 50 percent. The lawsuit documents can be found here . "The documents and testimony compiled in this lawsuit demonstrate that if not stayed, this order will result in irreparable harm to countless New Hampshire businesses," said Sam Evans-Brown Executive Director of Clean Energy NH, "We urge the Superior Court to act swiftly to provide these businesses with relief while the PUC order is reconsidered." View the updated EERS Legal Fight Page. Clean Energy NH, Local Communities and Local Contractors Sue to Block Cuts to Efficiency Programs Clean Energy New Hampshire, in conjunction with local efficiency contractors and others that will be harmed by a November 12th order from utility regulators, announced it will file a lawsuit in the New Hampshire Superior Court. Read the full article Here. View the updated EERS Legal Fight Page . Clean Energy NH Announces New Deputy Director Stay Work Play NH Veteran Moves to Growing Clean Energy Organization View Beth's bio . Clean Energy New Hampshire (CENH) is adding to its team with the appointment of Beth San Soucie as Deputy Director. San Soucie most recently served as the Director of Communications at Stay Work Play New Hampshire, a nonprofit dedicated to attracting and retaining more young people to New Hampshire. Read the full press release .

ENERGY FAST FACTS Use this page for a quick look at New Hampshire's clean energy landscape! 5 Renewable Energy Rebate Programs 70+ Local Energy Committees 110 Megawatts of Solar Capacity 3 Onshore Wind Farms Over 13,000 Cleantech Jobs 120+ Commercial Modern Wood Heat Systems 1 Battery Storage Pilot Program 25% Renewable Energy Goal by 2025 60+ Small Hydroelectric Facilities 40+ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Energize 360 campaign on the NH Seacoast Students tour the Town of Durham's solar array and Tesla Model X Crowd gathers at the commissioning of a community solar project in Hollis, NH Bishop blesses solar array on a NH church Clean Energy NH member Frase Electric working on an apartment solar installation Rolfe Canal Hydro in NH

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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

SB52 Electric Vehicle Make Ready Legislation Electric vehicles (EVs) are coming. They are already 5 percent of new vehicle sales, are forecast to be more than 25 percent of new vehicle sales by 2026, and more than half of new vehicle sales by 2030. This trend is particularly dramatic in the regions surrounding New Hampshire. ISO New England is forecasting that there will be more than half a million EVs on the road in Massachusetts by 2030, and 1.5 million throughout New England. An additional 1.5 million EVs are expected to be on the road in Quebec, where electricity rates are some of the lowest in the world. The province already has more than 100,000 EVs on the road, and the government has announced it will ban sales of internal combustion engines by 2035. In other words, the number of electric vehicles in our region is forecast to increase by more than 19 times over the next 8 years. Meanwhile, other New England states that tourists may choose to visit have invested aggressively in public EV charging infrastructure and New H ampshire is already becoming known as a “charging desert” with fewer than half the number of publicly available ports as Maine and Vermont. Vermont has 834 public charging ports, and Maine has 799, New Hampshire has only 402. This disparity is mirrored in the number of DC fast charging stations, of which Vermont has 52 ports, Maine 55, and New Hampshire 34. Without significant investment in charging infrastructure, made in advance of widespread EV adoption, EV-driving tourists will be forced to choose other states for their vacations and day trips. What does this bill do? This legislation will enable New Hampshire’s electric utilities to make investments that will lower the customers’ cost of installing EVs charging infrastructure. Private entities will still purchase and own the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) that charges the vehicles, but the utilities will be allowed to build the “front of the meter” (transformers, poles, wires and other infrastructure) required to install EVSE. Specifically, this bill: Directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve utility investments in "make ready" infrastructure (poles, wires, transformers). Utilities are not allowed to buy and operate charging equipment itself. Directs the utilities to create charging rates that are not an impediment to public charging. Specifically, rates that don't include "demand charges." Why will this bill pass? This bill seeks a balanced approach. It directs the PUC to authorize rates that consider future EV adoption rates, and determine if the investments that the utilities propose are “prudently incurred.” This bill is supported by a broad coalition, including the electric utilities, the travel and tourism sector, NH auto dealers and manufacturers, and clean energy advocates broadly. We will ensure that these entities are at the statehouse to advocate for this bill. Failure to address NH falling behind its neighbors in charging infrastructure means handing those neighbors a competitive advantage in attracting destination tourism, NH’s second-largest industry. This bill will not result in an increase in electric distribution rates. While it will allow utilities to invest in infrastructure to charge EVs, that infrastructure cost will be offset by increased electricity sales. Analyses have found that the increased revenue exceeds costs by a factor of at least 2:1. Which means these investments have the potential to drive down rates. This bill has bipartisan support in both chambers, including Senate leadership.

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