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EVENTS CALENDAR YOUR SOURCE for energy conferences, forums, workshops, webinars, networking, & more. UPCOMING EVENTS Powering Tomorrow with Eversource Mon, May 06 Eversource May 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eversource, 780 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101, USA May 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eversource, 780 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101, USA Tour Eversource’s System Operations Center & Electric System Control Center while learning about their sustainability initiatives. Register Now! Powering Tomorrow with the NH Electric Cooperative Mon, May 06 Moultonboro Neck Road May 06, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Moultonboro Neck Road, Moultonboro Neck Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254, USA May 06, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Moultonboro Neck Road, Moultonboro Neck Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254, USA Embark on a unique tour of the NH Electric Cooperative's first utility scale energy storage project in Moultonborough. Register Now! Powering Tomorrow with Unitil Mon, May 06 Unitil May 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Unitil, 30 Energy Wy, Exeter, NH 03833, USA May 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Unitil, 30 Energy Wy, Exeter, NH 03833, USA Embark on a unique tour of Unitil's Distribution and Operations Center while learning about their sustainability initiatives. Register Now! Powering Tomorrow with Liberty Utilities Mon, May 06 Meriden Public Library (HYBRID) May 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Meriden Public Library (HYBRID), 22 Bean Rd, Plainfield, NH 03781, USA May 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Meriden Public Library (HYBRID), 22 Bean Rd, Plainfield, NH 03781, USA Embark on a unique tour of the Meriden Public Library, where literature and learning converge with energy efficiency and innovation. Register Now! Exploring Amoskeag with Patriot Hydro Tue, May 07 15 Fletcher Street May 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 15 Fletcher Street, 15 Fletcher St, Manchester, NH 03102, USA May 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 15 Fletcher Street, 15 Fletcher St, Manchester, NH 03102, USA Tour the iconic Amoskeag Hydroelectric Facility, a beacon of technological prowess nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the Merrimack River. Register Now! Driving the Future of Transportation Tue, May 07 Green Wave Electric Vehicles May 07, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Green Wave Electric Vehicles, 25 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH 03862 May 07, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Green Wave Electric Vehicles, 25 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH 03862 Join us for an electrifying evening of fun, EV insights, and test drives as we present our very own game show - "Electric Jeopardy!" Register Now! NHSaves Button Up Workshop Wed, May 08 via Zoom May 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM via Zoom May 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM via Zoom Calling NH residents! Improve the energy efficiency of your home with NHSaves' energy saving tips and energy efficiency programs. Register Now! Building a Resilient Future for New Hampshire Wed, May 08 via Zoom May 08, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM via Zoom May 08, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM via Zoom Hear more about NH communities and organizations that are leading efforts towards creating more resilient places across the state. Register Now! Becoming Recharged: Reimagining Schiller Station Wed, May 08 400 Gosling Road May 08, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 400 Gosling Road, 400 Gosling Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA May 08, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 400 Gosling Road, 400 Gosling Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA Hear how Schiller Station, one of last coal-fired power plants in New Hampshire, will turn into renewable energy park. Register Now! 2024 NH Energy Week: Virtual Career Fair Thu, May 09 Online via Remo May 09, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Online via Remo May 09, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Online via Remo This event is a fully virtual, engaging, and interactive job fair and networking event that will be kicked off by a 30-minute panel discussion on how NH businesses are solving their workforce problems with apprenticeship programs and hear transformative stories from trade workers. Register Now! 2024 NH Energy Week: Rockingham County Energy Trivia Thu, May 09 603 Brewery & Beer Hall May 09, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 603 Brewery & Beer Hall, 42 Main St, Londonderry, NH 03053, USA May 09, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 603 Brewery & Beer Hall, 42 Main St, Londonderry, NH 03053, USA Gather your friends, coworkers, & colleagues and join us at 603 Brewery & Beer Hall in Londonderry for an exciting evening of trivia! Register Now! 2024 NH Energy Week: Seacoast Energy Trivia Thu, May 09 Throwback Brewery May 09, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Throwback Brewery, 7 Hobbs Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862, USA May 09, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Throwback Brewery, 7 Hobbs Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862, USA Gather your friends, coworkers, & colleagues and join us at Throwback Brewery in North Hampton for an exciting evening of trivia! Register Now! 2024 NH Energy Week: Moving the Needle Fri, May 10 Currier Museum of Art May 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St, Manchester, NH 03104, USA May 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St, Manchester, NH 03104, USA Celebrate the culmination of 2024 NH Energy Week in-person! Learn about new tech and recognize the champions advancing our energy goals. Register Now! PAST EVENTS CENHWebinars Play Video Play Video 59:06 Natural Gas and Biomass | CENH Public Webinar Series Global commodity pressures have pushed natural gas prices through the roof this winter, which has New Hampshire residents looking for alternatives. Biomass energy is a local source of renewable heat, which when burned in a modern, clean-burning heating appliance can reduce carbon emissions when compared to fuel oil or natural gas. But unique among the renewable heating options, local, sustainably-harvested biomass can also have numerous economic and environmental co-benefits that come with supporting the forest products industry. On this webinar, we'll check in with New Hampshire's biomass industry, and see how this latest price spike is affecting their business and thinking for the long-term. We'll also check in with the state's largest natural gas distributor and hear from them about how they see biomass figuring into their long-term plans for a decarbonized future. PANELISTS: - William Clark, Senior Director of Business Development, Liberty Utilities - Jim Van Valkenberg, Froling Energy - Joe Short, Vice President, Northern Forest Center Play Video Play Video 58:40 Charging Ahead: Funding the EV Network A nationwide network of EV charging stations are on the way. What does that mean for New Hampshire? Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), New Hampshire is anticipated to receive approximately $17 million over the next five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state. An additional $2.5 billion in nationwide competitive grant funding will also be dedicated to EV charging. What does the current EV charging structure look like? Who is making the decision to how the funding will be allocated and what are the top priorities? What, if any, stipulations will be placed through this federal funding? These questions and more will be answered during a conversation with Jessica Wilcox, Transportation Program Specialist with NH Department of Environmental Services and coordinator of Granite State Clean Cities Coalition. Play Video Play Video 57:04 2022 Legislative Crossover “Crossover” is the midpoint of the legislative session, where bills passed by the House are considered by the Senate, and vice versa. Tune in as we discuss the progress of Clean Energy NH's 2022 legislative priorities after crossover. Pressing topics of interest this year included: energy efficiency measures, community scale renewable energy, net-metering, and more. Learn which priority bills may be in trouble and what you can do to help them cross the finish line. CENH PANELISTS: Sam Evans-Brown, Executive Director Kelly Buchanan, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Chris Skoglund, Director of Energy Transition Play Video Play Video 55:45 NHSaves Button Up Webinar 2022 Ted Stiles - Energy Auditor and Program Manager at Yankee Thermal Engineering goes over how to Button Up your home using NHSaves, Local, and Federal incentives. Play Video Play Video 56:17 YPiE Sustainable Housing: Sam's Story As more millennials and Gen Zers make investments into homeownership, they may be forgetting important, yet invisible, features - energy efficiency and clean energy technologies. A home built with these sustainability measures also makes for a more comfortable, economical, safer, and healthier home for its residents. Introducing young people to sustainable home design and renewable energy is critical to our future. In this multi-part series, young people will share their stories of creating energy efficient homes, and speak with the individuals that made it possible. Given the rising costs of purchasing a home, it's important to understand the energy costs around homeownership and what measures can be done to reduce these costs. In part two of the series, hear from Clean Energy NH's very own Executive Director, Sam Evans-Brown, as he takes us on a virtual tour of his home. Sam had the privilege of building a new home in 2015. While not an option for all potential buyers, new housing offers incredible opportunities to build affordable energy improvements into the design from the beginning. With various technologies and lower-cost renewable energy systems, he will show and tell the cost-effective sustainability renovations done to his home and the resources available to fund these endeavors. Click Here for Drive Electric NH Events! Past Events About our Events

SOLAR RESOURCES Solar 101 for NH Municipal Officials Resource for Municipal Officials and Property Owners by Lakes Region Community College Link SOLARIZE TOOLKIT​ Guide to launching a solar campaign in your community Link STATE SOLAR POWER RANKINGS​ Interactive report comparing states solar rankings Link CONSUMER SOLAR REVIEWS​ Reviews & advice on solar panels Link NH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Source for solar rebates, RECs, & group net metering Link SOLAR RFP TEMPLATE​ Tool for municipalities & schools for solar projects Link LOW-INCOME SOLAR POLICY GUIDE New resource by Vote Solar & Grid Alternatives Link APA PLANNING FOR SOLAR ENERGY​ Resource for promoting solar through local policy & action Link HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE TO SOLAR FINANCING​ Explains the ins and out of leases, loans, & PPA's Link SOLAR ACTION ALLIANCE​ Explains how solar works, FAQ's, maps, & more Link DEPT. OF ENERGY SOLAR RESOURCE CTR Database of resources from maps to planning & financing Link GW SOLAR INSTITUTE VIDEOS​ A collection of videos for homeowners on various solar topics Link AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY​ Programs, resources, news, & online community Link SOLAR PPA'S​ Guide for local governments on navigating solar PPA's Link PILOT Agreements & Solar Energy Facilities​ Link

Thank you for Attending!! October 8th, 2021 at the Grappone Center ​ Recorded Sessions are Processing and Will Be Available Soon! ABOUT The Local Energy Solutions (LES) Conference is the event of the year for local energy champions, policymakers, municipal officials, town staff, regulators, and industry representatives. The event is hosted by Clean Energy NH and the LES Workgroup. FEATURES The LES Conference features the latest topics, best practices, & innovative ideas presented by leading experts. The event also includes best-of-the-best networking opportunities. This year's Conference will feature a hybrid model, with remote attendee options CONTENT The LES Conference features content on renewable energy technology & policy, energy efficiency & net-zero, project management, siting, & financing, group net metering & community power, electric vehicles & beneficial electrification, community planning, cleantech, & more! STATS The LES Conference features 350+ attendees from across the Northeast, over 50 expert speakers & presenters, and dozens of top-notch sponsors & exhibitors. Visit the Official Conference Page at nhenergy.com Please Contact Joshua Singer For All Inquiries Local Students, Local Energy Solutions Webinar. October 7th, 11am. Students at Hanover High School have developed a climate action plan: a roadmap for how to reduce their school's admissions greenhouse gas emissions by 77 percent by 2050. This was a student-led initiative, and is the first of its kind for a high school in the entire United States. In this session, the students and their advisors will discuss how the plan was imagined and brought to fruition, and how it continues to evolve today. Attendees will come away with practical lessons for how to replicate Hanover's success at their own school. ​ Attendance to this session and virtual attendance to the entire Local Energy Solutions conference is free to current High School Students. Register Here! Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Wilson of the Irving Institute for Energy and Society Dr. Elizabeth J. Wilson is a Professor of Environmental Studies and the inaugural Director of the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society. She studies how energy systems are changing in the face of new technologies and new societal pressures. Her work focuses on the implementation of energy and environmental policies and laws in practice. She studies how institutions support and thwart energy system transitions and focuses on the interplays between technology innovation, policy creation, and institutional decision making. Recent research has examined how energy policy stakeholders view the opportunities and challenges of creating smart grids and decision making within Regional Transmission Organizations, which manage the transmission planning, electricity markets and grid operations of over 70 percent of North America. Her research has also examined how stakeholders in different U.S. states view emerging energy technologies like wind power and carbon-capture and sequestration and the electric power transmission system. Her recent books include Energy Law and Policy and Smart Grid (R)evolution: Electric Power Struggles. Wilson's research group is working on two NSF supported grants on media and stakeholder perceptions of Smart Grid technologies and on decision making in Regional Transmission Organizations. Agenda Tracks and Sessions Community Leadership Community Power Panel 10:30 - 11:45am Community Power was the hot topic of 2020 and 2021, but what does that mean for New Hampshire, and who is facilitating it? Hear from the top 3 Community Power Providers in the state in a Community Power Panel! Including a chance to ask questions live. Ballroom Moderator : Amanda Gokee Speakers : Henry Herndon (Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire), Bart Fromuth (Freedom Energy Logistics), Bob Hayden (Standard Power) Local Clean Energy Success Stories 1:15 - 2:30pm Communities around NH are investing in a clean energy future, from solar arrays to efficient housing projects, learn about how NH is moving towards a more effiecient, cost effective future! Concord Room Moderators : Melissa Elander (Clean Energy NH) & Sarah Brock (Vital Communities) Speakers : David Van Houten (Chair of The Bethlehem Energy Commission), Ray Danforth (Shelburne Energy Committee), Andrea Hodson (Harrisville Energy Aggregation Committee), Jim Norse (Sustainable Lyme), Emily Manns (Peterborough Energy Committee) Local Energy Action! 3:00 - 4:15pm This session will provide a roadmap for municipalities to succeed in local energy efforts. Presentations will be given by representatives from The Monadnock Sustainability Hub, Vital Communities, Clean Energy NH, and ReVision Energy. Concord Room Speakers : Annie Henry (Monadnock Sustainability Hub), Sarah Brock (Vital Communities), Josh Singer (Clean Energy NH) , Melissa Elander (Clean Energy NH) Infrastructure and Transportation Clean Transportation Infrastructure Investments: Paving the Way for Transportation Electrification 10:30 - 11:45am Transportation emissions continue to be the largest source of greenhouse gases. Electrification is the available and affordable technology to significantly reduce emissions from this sector. Municipalities can help pave the way by electrifying their own fleets and establishing practices and policies that will encourage local charging infrastructure and enable the use of EVs in your communities by both residents and businesses. Hosted by the Granite State Clean Cities Coalition, this session will highlight concrete steps municipalities can take to lead the charge, and end with an EV Showcase and Ride-and-Drive event in the parking lot. Pierce Moderators : Jessica Wilcox (Granite State Clean Cities Coalition) & Bruce Clendenning (The Nature Conservancy) Speakers : Bruce Clendenning (The Nature Conservancy) , Jessica Wilcox (Granite State Clean Cities Coalition) , ReVision, Dover, DES Grid of the Future 1:15 - 2:30pm The US electrical grid has been described as the world's largest machine, one which historically generated, transmitted, and distributed power to meet immediate need for lighting, pumps, motors, and other equipment, with limited capacity to store energy. How can we smoothly transform this 100+ year-old infrastructure in the timeframe necessary to address climate change while equitably meeting the needs of residents, business, and manufacturers? Topics will include interconnection of clean renewable energy, storage integration, and providing energy for electrified building and transportation sectors. Ballroom Moderator : Matt Siska (GDS Associates) Speakers : Dr. Elizabeth Mettetal (Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3), Brian Callnan (NH Electric Cooperative) BYOS and More - Storage Developments in the Granite State 3:00 - 4:15pm Energy storage adoption is growing steadily around the country, but what is New Hampshire doing to support the adoption of storage that often pairs so well with renewable energy generation and a more modern, resilient grid? This session features updates on the behind the meter storage programs, utility scale storage, and demand response programs actively serving the region's electric grid. Join to learn where New Hampshire stands and where we may be going with energy storage and demand response! Ballroom Moderator : Kelly Buchanan (Clean Energy NH) Speakers : Heather Tebbets (Liberty Utilities), Brian Callanan (NH Electric Co-op), Alex Tang (TRC) Pathways to Efficient and Affordable Housing The Role of High Performance Homes in NH's Clean Energy Future 10:30 - 11:45am Buildings need to be a major area of focus for a successful energy transition. As the housing boom in New Hampshire continues, it’s critical that all new homes are designed and constructed in a manner that is consistent with NH’s long term energy, carbon, and resiliency goals. This session will talk through the design principles and strategies, as well as the key technologies that can be utilized in order to develop high performance, resilient homes that are well equipped for a fossil fuel free future. We’ll also discuss non-energy benefits and cover case studies from real-world projects. Attendees will leave with a series of key principles that can be implemented at the policy level or in practice. Webster Moderators : Jamie Bemis (Granite State ASHRAE) Speakers : Andrew Dey (Unity Homes) , Bryan Felice (Undustrial), Laura Samoisette (Resilient Buildings Group) NHSaves: Serving Low and Moderate Income Granite Staters 1:15 - 2:30pm Reducing the energy bills of low to moderat income granite staters is not always straightforward. Landlords and property owners don't always pay heating and electricity bills of their tenants, and don't necessarily have the incentive to engage with NH Saves. How do we bridge that gap, and how can ensure that our efficieny programs reach more NH residents of modest means. Webster Moderator : Sam Evans Brown (Clean Energy NH) Speakers : Frank Melanson (Eversource), Kirk Stone (NH Dept. of Energy), Dana Nute (Resilient Buildings Group) Next Generation Efficiency Regulation Design 3:00 - 4:15pm How much energy will a given energy efficiency upgrade save? It's a question that's surprisingly difficult to answer. However, program designs can incorporate innovative features to try to give us more data to inform better policy. Hear from a program administrator, a regulator and an academic how to incorporate actual randomized, controlled experiments to reveal how much bang we're truly getting for our bucks. Webster Moderator : Sam Evans Brown (Clean Energy NH) Speakers : Chris Knittel (MIT), Tracey Dyke-Redmond (Eversource), Brian Buckley (NH Dept. of Energy) Policy Legislative and Regulatory Roundup 10:30 - 11:45am 2021 flashed by in a blur. Are you curious about what happened at the New Hampshire State House and Public Utilities Commission this year? This session will help you catch up on all things energy policy, including the expansion of net metering for municipal projects, the creation of a Department of Energy in NH, the statewide energy efficiency plan, and what to expect in 2022. Merrimack Moderators : Sam Evans Brown (Clean Energy NH) Speakers : Jim M (The Dupont Group), Heidi Kroll (Gallagher, Callahan, Gartrell), Huck Montgomery (Liberty), Madeleine Mineau (Essex Hydro) The Federal Infrastructure Plan 1:15 - 2:30pm The entire energy policy world is holding its breath to see what comes out of Washington D.C. this fall. A panel of congressional staffers will bring us the latest of what we might expect from the Biden administration's big push on the clean energy transition Merrimack Moderator : Eli Emerson (Primmer) Speakers : Staff for Shaheen, Hassan, Kuster and Pappas Data Informed Energy Policy 3:00 - 4:15pm In today’s technology and data driven world, most Granite Staters still have difficulty accessing their energy use data. The settlement achieved in NH Public Utilities Commission docket DE 19-197 established a sound foundation for the creation of a statewide, multi-use online energy data platform. Join this session and learn about how readily accessible energy data can help individuals, businesses, and communities unlock innovation, energy efficiency, and new clean energy technologies. Merrimack Moderator : Henry Herndon (Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire) Speakers : Don Kreis (Office of the Consumer Advocate), Ethan Goldman, Rep. Kat McGhee, Justin Eisfeller

ENERGY SAVINGS Energy prices are soaring and winter is coming. Whether you rent or own a home, or are a business owner, everyone is looking for ways in which to lower energy costs and save money this season. Take control of your energy usage with dozens of energy-saving ideas, tips and how-tos. Follow along the clickable game board and explore the information, resources and FAQs listed below. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GET HELP: CONTACT YOUR LOCAL UTILITY APPLY FOR AID THROUGH YOUR COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY If you need help paying your electric or fuel bills or making your home snug for the winter, contact your local Community Action Agency (CAA) to apply for help. You must be a resident of New Hampshire and meet income eligibility requirements. With a backlog of applications, don't delay. Click here for a list of CAA phone numbers. The NH Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) provides economic aid for home heating costs for qualified renters and homeowners. if you or a family member qualify for SNAP, SSI or TANF, you are automatically eligible. Others must meet income eligibility requirements. ​ Under the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) income-eligible customers of Eversource, Liberty, Unitil or the NH Electric Co-op can qualify for a 12-month discount on their monthly electric bill. Funds are limited, but successful applicants can get 8 - 76% off their bills. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Take control of your energy consumption for free by simply changing some of your habits. Check out our 31 Day Energy Challenge , by visiting our Twitter and Instagram channels, to get inspired for how to lower your energy bills. ​ Share your own favorite energy savings tips on social media or email us at hello@cleanenergynh.org so we can share them with others. ​ Interested in sharing this information with your friends, family or colleagues? Download a printable version of our game board that includes more information for the 31 Day Energy Challenge. TIPS & TRICKS: PARTICIPATE IN THE FREE ENERGY CHALLENGE GET HANDY: WEATHERIZATION AUDITS AND ASSISTANCE Weatherization boosts your home's energy efficiency, safety, and comfort by repairing or improving its outside layer (the shell). It can include fixing broken doors and windows, patching small holes in the walls or roof, adding insulation, fixing the furnace and installing weatherstripping. Test your home's energy efficiency . Enter your home's energy usage in Home Performance with Energy Star (HPWES). A low score may qualify you for a home audit that may help you earn incentives for energy efficiency or weatherization help. ​ The NH Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) directs federal grant money to low-income households hardest hit by high energy costs and not able to weatherize their homes without assistance. Eligibility guidelines are the same as for LIHEAP, but applicants must wait for an energy audit to see if their dwelling space qualifies for the program. ​ USDA offers a Single Family Repair Loans & Grants program to very low-income rural homeowners who cannot get credit from other source. Known as the Section 504 program, amounts of $10,000 - $40,000 can be used to repair, improve or modernize homes. Many LiHEAP recipients use these funds to repair their homes before installing energy efficiency upgrades. CHOOSE A COMPETITIVE ENERGY SUPPLIER A competitive supplier is a company licensed by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) to sell electric supply products to electricity consumers. They are separate from the utilities and focus mainly on energy supply . Visit the links below for more information about competitive energy supply, how to make the switch, and important FAQs before making your decision. ​ Considerations when choosing an energy supplier Residential Competitive Energy Suppliers ​ ​ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LEND A HAND: CHECK IN AND SHARE TIPS Ask your neighbors, especially seniors, if they know about this website and the many money-saving ideas and resources listed. If you think they might qualify for rate assistance, make sure they have the number of your local Community Action Agency and urge them to call ASAP to apply for aid. Ask if they need help putting energy-saving ideas into practice. Have they swapped out their old bulbs for LED lights? If not, offer to buy the bulbs on their behalf and install them if they need help. ​ Look for other ways you can help each other save on energy, such as carpooling to the grocery store or running an errand for someone else while you're out so you can save them a special trip. Get creative! GET CREATIVE: ORGANIZE AN EVENT Suggest that your Chamber of Commerce , local hardware store or building supply store host a public demonstration explaining when to use different kinds of insulation and weatherizing products and showing how to install them. ​ Even better : Ask retailers to make a special energy-saving section or display in their store and offer volume discounts on LEDs, weatherstripping and thermal window film. ​ Urge your church group, civic club, scout troop or neighbors to sponsor a fundraiser to buy energy monitors and weatherizing tools for a tool lending library. Host a coffee hour or drop-in day so others can learn how to use the new tools. ​ Even better : Offer to do the work for one or more families who need hands-on help. START A WOODBANK: DO MORE GOOD WITH WOOD Start a "wood bank" - think of it like a food bank, a place where people can pick up items they need. In this case, it's a place where they can pick up firewood for free. Financial assistance for wood banks An in-depth guide on how to start a wood bank A list of New Hampshire wood banks: Sean Powers Wood Bank, Hopkinton, (603) 568-2783​ The Grapevine Community Wood Bank, Antrim, (603) 588-7154 Wood Ministry at Kearsarge Presbyterian Church, (603) 526-4800 Peterborough Community Wood Bank, Peterborough, (603) 924-6800 Warner Community Wood Bank, Warner, (603) 456-3303 THINK BIGGER: LEARN ABOUT WINDOW DRESSERS This community-based program matches volunteers with homes that need window inserts to save on heating bills. ​ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GET INVOLVED: BECOME A LOCAL LEADER Get involved with your local Energy Committee or Energy Commission. Reach out to your City or Town Clerk to learn if there is one in your community. If there's not one in your town, consider starting one with other clean energy champions. Visit here to find more information and resources on how to get one started. ​ CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS: SUPPORT NH'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS Let your NH State Representative and Senator know you care about energy costs and value the programs offered by NHSaves. Not sure of the elected official serving your district? Find your State Senator here and your NH State Representatives here . KEEP IT GOING: JOIN CLEAN ENERGY NH! Support the organization that is working in local communities, serving as regulatory watchdogs, and working with bipartisan coalitions of energy stakeholders to support favorable policies and practices that strengthen NH’s clean energy industry. Become a member Donate Volunteer: Email us at hello@cleanenergynh.org of your interest Get Help Get Handy Lend A Hand Get Creative Start a Wood Bank Call Your Legislators Get Invoved Keep It Going Social Energy Challenge Share Tips Think Bigger Resources ENERGY SAVINGS: RESOURCES Energy Efficiency Rebates and Incentives: NH Department of Energy: A great starting point -the site provides information specific to NH utilities. Federal tax credits with ENERGY STAR NHSaves program ​ For Businesses: Check for savings by using these checklists (includes commercial buildings, housing, schools, churches, industrial plants, etc. North Country Farmers and Small Business Energy Savings/Funding Workshop ​ ENERGY SAVINGS: FAQs What should I unplug when I go on vacation? ​ What other recommendations would you have to save money year round? ​ FAQs NHSaves

MEMBERSHIP OUR PROMISE We deliver value by providing the knowledge, skills, and network for all energy and clean tech solutions BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS TRANSFORMING THE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY. We build relationships among people and organizations using a fact-based approach that offers objective, balanced, and practical insights for transforming the Granite State’s clean energy economy and sustaining its citizens’ way of life. Support from our members enables us not only to continue our vital work, but to share their voices with those who need to hear them the most. ​ Whatever drives you, be it high energy costs, the economy, jobs, expansion of renewable energy, or the impacts of climate change, membership with CENH is the best way to support clean energy in the Granite State. VISIT OUR LIST OF MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP From the Energy Industry & Beyond We’re addressing NH’s high energy rates by promoting innovation and the development of a long-term clean energy policy that will provide business opportunities, attract new industries, and inspire financial investments in the Granite State.​ Our members represent nearly 20 sectors of the economy, far beyond the energy industry. Learn more about how CENH is taking action for the business community. JOIN NOW JOIN NOW JOIN NOW JOIN NOW JOIN NOW JOIN NOW Membership - Business Membership - Individuals INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Across New England to Around the Country We’re dedicated to lowering energy costs for NH citizens by advocating for change in the way that energy is generated, stored, and used and using fact-based information to communicate the benefits if growing the state’s clean energy economy. ​ We provide unbiased information on energy efficiency, clean energy generation, and policy options to empower individuals with knowledge and strengthen local decision making on where we get our energy and how we use it. Learn more about how CENH is fighting for NH's clean energy future. JOIN NOW JOIN NOW JOIN NOW JOIN NOW OR SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A DONATION DONATE HERE MUNICIPAL MEMBERSHIP From the White Mountains to the Seacoast We're experienced in assisting local energy committees, municipal staff, school staff, and community leaders in the organization pursuit, and successful completion of clean energy and energy efficiency projects so NH's municipalities can save money, become energy independent, and meet their sustainability goals. Learn more about our local energy solutions work. JOIN NOW JOIN NOW Membership - Municipality

THANK YOU! For joining us for the 2020 virtual LES Conference! All attendees can visit the Conference webpage to view session recordings. ABOUT The Local Energy Solutions (LES) Conference is the event of the year for local energy champions, policymakers, municipal officials, town staff, regulators, and industry representatives. The event is hosted by Clean Energy NH and the LES Workgroup. FEATURES The LES Conference features the latest topics, best practices, & innovative ideas presented by leading experts. The event also includes best-of-the-best networking opportunities. CONTENT The LES Conference features content on renewable energy technology & policy, energy efficiency & net-zero, project management, siting, & financing, group net metering & community power, electric vehicles & beneficial electrification, community planning, cleantech, & more! STATS The LES Conference features 350+ attendees from across the Northeast, over 50 expert speakers & presenters, and dozens of top-notch sponsors & exhibitors. KEYNOTE SPEAKER sponsored by ReVision Energy Join us on Day 1 for the keynote address by Dr. Katharine Wilkinson, a climate author, strategist, teacher, and vice president at Project Drawdown . Her publications include All We Can Save (forthcoming), The Drawdown Review , the New York Times best-seller Drawdown, and Between God & Green . Time recently featured Dr. Wilkinson as one of 15 “women who will save the world.” Find her @DrKWilkinson . Keynote sponsored by our friends at ReVision Energy. REMARKS BY SENATOR JEANNE SHAHEEN ENERGY EXECUTIVES PANEL Join us on Day 2 to hear from a panel of energy executives on the panel Rebuilding Better: Leadership in Energy Towards a Pandemic Economic Recovery . Janet Gail Besser Managing Director Smart Electric Power Alliance Moderator Dan Dolan President New England Power Generators Association Stephen Gallagher Chief Commercial Officer Brookfield Renewable Susan Fleck President Liberty Utilities New Hampshire Brandon Burke Policy & Outreach Director Business Network for Offshore Wind SPONSORS Thanks to our 2020 LES Conference sponsors! Interested in sponsoring the 2021 Conference? Contact us !

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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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