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Become a Member of CENH Today and support clean energy in the Granite State! 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 Nonprofits are eligible for a discounted rate. 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 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 Have questions about Membership Levels? CONTACT OUR MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

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 NICK PAUL Director of Legislative Affairs 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 Coordinator 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 Contact & Bio Anchor 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS JINJUE ALLEN Enel North America Inc. DANIEL CLAPP ReVision Energy; Vice Chair DORI DRACHMAN Monadnock Sustainability Hub MIKE FRADETTE Amazon HON. MARTHA FULLER CLARK JOHN GARGASZ Aspire Residential JULIA GRIFFIN; Ch air GEORGE HANSEL Tailfeather Strategies MARY LOU KRAMBEER MLK & Company DULCIE MADDEN Dig Energy MATTHEW MAILLOUX ClearPath Energy JAY MCFARLAND McFarland Hyundai TOM ROONEY TRC Companies; Secr etary MEGHAN SEMIAO Copia Power; Treasurer CARLETON SIMPSON DAVID 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. 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 CONTACT CS Bio NICK PAUL DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS BIO Born and raised in Concord, Nick has managed competitive electoral campaigns in New Hampshire as well as several states across the nation. He also has experience with grassroots advocacy organizations like RESULTS, Protect the Granite State and NextGen Climate, mobilizing activists on issues such as global poverty, education, public health, energy and the environment. CONTACT NP 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 COORDINATOR 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 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

EMPOWER YOUR COMMUNITY, BECOME A CLEAN ENERGY CHAMPION A RESOURCE IN REDUCING EMISSIONS Does your community want to reduce emissions? We can help. Become a member and partner with our team of clean energy experts to: Receive clean energy and energy efficiency education along with technical assistance Start your own Local Energy Committee Conceive, design, and carry out new clean energy projects Secure grant and funding opportunities CONTACT US What Our Members Say "Our town energy committee has deep trust in Clean Energy NH. We rely on their expertise, data, resources and their translation of PUC legalese into laywoman's terms. Clean Energy NH has always been our trusted partner." Renay Allen, Chair Exeter Energy Committee PARTICIPATE IN OUR ENERGY CIRCUIT RIDER PROGRAM The Energy Circuit Rider (ECR) Program grew out of a pilot effort in Coös to help municipalities secure funding and execute clean energy projects in their community. Energy Circuit Riders work hand-in-hand with municipal officials, providing capacity and expertise to help them on the transition to clean energy. Currently serving the North Country, Monadnock and Seacoast regions, our hope is to grow the program state-wide. LEARN MORE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Never miss the latest news, action alerts, recommended reading, events, and more. SUBSCRIBE JOIN OUR COALITION Start working towards a clean energy future for your local municipality today. Learn how to enlist your community as a Clean Energy New Hampshire municipal member and access our services. BECOME A MEMBER EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES We're constantly on the lookout for funding and support resources for our local government partners. Take a look at some of our most frequently requested resources to help you get started. EXPLORE RESOURCES THANKS TO OUR 30+ MUNICIPAL MEMBERS FROM AROUND THE STATE. VIEW MUNICIPAL MEMBERS

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MUNICIPAL MEMBERS Across New Hampshire, our municipal members are leading the transition to the clean energy economy. ATKINSON Local Energy Group: Atkinson Energy Commission Count y: Rockingham BEDFORD Local Energy Group: Bedf ord Energy Commission County: Hillsborough BARRINGTON Local Energy Group: Barrington Energy Committee County: Strafford BOSCAWEN Local Energy Group: Boscawen Energy Committee County: Merrimack Fun Fact: Local Hydropower BRISTOL Local Energy Group: Bristol Energy Committee County: Grafton CANTERBURY Local Energy Group: Canterbury Energy Committee County: Merrimack CARROLL Local Energy Group: Carroll Energy Commission County: Coos CENTER HARBOR Local Energy Group: Center Harbor Energy Committee County: Belknap CHESHIRE COUNTY Local Energy Group: Cheshire Energy Commission County: Cheshire CLAREMONT Local Energy Group: Claremont Energy Advisory Committee County: Sullivan Fun Fact: Local Hydropower DERRY Local Energy Group: Net Zero Task Force County: Rockingham DOVER Local Energy Group: Dover Energy Commission County: Strafford DUBLIN Local Energy Group: Dublin Energy Committee County: Cheshire County DURHAM Local Energy Group: Durham Energy Committee County: Strafford Fun Fact: 640kw, 2100 panel municipal solar array ENFIELD Local Energy Group: E nfield Energy Committee County: Grafton EXETER Local Energy Group: Exeter Energy Committee County: Rockingham GRANTHAM Local Energy Group: Grantham Energy Committee County: Sullivan HANOVER Local Energy Group: Sustainable Hanover Committee County: Grafton Fun Fact: First community to commit to 100% renewable energy HOPKINTON Local Energy Group: Hopkinton Energy Committee County: Merrimack HUDSON Local Energy Group: Hudson Electric Aggregative Committee (HEAV) County: Hillsborough JAFFREY Local Energy Group: Jaffrey Energy Committee County: Cheshire KEENE Local Energy Group: Energy and Climate Committee County: Cheshire KENSINGTON Local Energy Group: Kensington Energy Committee County: Rockingham LEBANON Local Energy Group: Lebanon Energy Advisory Committee County: Grafton LEE Local Energy Group: Lee Energy Committee County: Strafford LOUDON Local Energy Group: Alternative Energy Committee County: Merrimack LYME Local Energy Group: Lyme Energy Committee County: Grafton MASON Local Energy Group: Mason Energy Commission County: Hillsborough MEREDITH Local Energy Group: Meredith Energy Committee County: Belknap County NASHUA Local Energy Group: Environment & Energy Committee County: Hillsborough NELSON County: Cheshire NEWMARKET Local Energy Group: Energy & Environment Advisory Committee County: Rockingham NORTHWOOD Local Energy Group: Northwood Energy Committee County: Rockingham PEMBROKE Local Energy Group: Pembroke Energy Committee County: Merrimack PORTSMOUTH Local Energy Group: Portsmouth Energy Advisory Committee County: Rockingham PLYMOUTH Local Energy Group: Energy Commission County: Grafton ROLLINSFORD Local Energy Group: Rollinsford Energy Committee County: Strafford RYE Local Energy Group: Rye Energy Committee County: Rockingham SANDWICH Local Energy Group: Sandwich Energy Committee C ounty: Carroll SHELBURNE Local Energy Group: Shelburne Energy Committee County: Coos SULLIVAN COUNTY Local Energy Group: Sullivan County Energy Committee County: Sullivan SWANZEY Local Energy Group: Swanzey Energy Commission County: Cheshire TAMWORTH Local Energy Group: Tamworth Energy Committee County: Carroll WARNER Local Energy Group: Warner Energy/ Solar Committee County: Merrimack WASHINGTON Local Energy Group: Washington Energy Committee County: Sullivan WEARE Local Energy Group: Weare Energy Committee County: Hillsborough WEBSTER Local Energy Group: Webster Energy Committee County: Webster WOLFEBORO Local Energy Group: Wolfeboro Energy Committee County: Carroll

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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. INDIVIDUALS Take control of your own energy usage with dozens of energy-saving ideas, tips and how-tos. COMMUNITY Team up to help other members of your community. ADVOCATE Share your own ideas and results so others can benefit. ENERGY SAVINGS : INDIVIDUALS 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. 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. Take control of your energy consumption for free by simply changing some of your habits. Check out our 30-day Energy Challenge to get inspired for how to lower your bill. Visit the 30 Day Challengage gameboard below, or join us on Twitter and Instagram and show us how you're participating. Even better - use this as an opportunity to share your energy savings PARTICIPATE IN THE CENH 30-DAY ENERGY CHALLENGE 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 ENERGY SAVINGS : COMMUNITY 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! 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. 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 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 ENERGY SAVINGS: ADVOCATE 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. 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 . 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 Individuals Community Advocate 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

COMMUNITY POWER BRINGING NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS CLEANER ENERGY AT COMPETITIVE RATES WHAT IS COMMUNITY POWER? Under a Community Power program, a local government such as a city, town, or county, may procure electricity on behalf of its their residents and businesses on a competitive basis. Community Power programs enable economies of scale associated with bulk purchasing power to lower electricity costs for communities. Community Power programs democratize energy sector governance by enabling local communities to choose where their electricity comes from. By bypassing outdated regulations and legacy technologies, these programs can harness private-sector innovation to lower costs for customers and provide other energy services. Electric distribution utilities (e.g., Eversource, Liberty Utilities, NH Electric Cooperative, and Unitil) continue to deliver electricity to customers via their transmission distribution systems. Community Power is sometimes referred to as “ municipal aggregation ” or “ community choice aggregation .” WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? By aggregating purchasing power across a community, and by having greater flexibility in energy contracting than regulated utilities, Community Power programs can harness private sector innovation to lower costs for their customers. Community Power programs may choose to purchase power based on other attributes such as renewable sources. Community Power programs can also be a vehicle to construct local renewable energy projects to be the source of power for the program. HOW DOES A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FORM A COMMUNITY POWER PROGRAM? The first step for a local government to implement a Community Power program is for the local governing body – select board, town council, city council, or county commission – to form an electric aggregation committee to develop a Community Power Plan. Multiple towns, cities, or counties may group together to form committees to develop these plans. Once the Community Power plan has been finalized it must be approved for implementation by the local government’s legislative body (e.g., town meeting vote, city council vote). NH COMMUNITY POWER PROVIDERS HOW DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT COMMUNITY POWER? View our downloadable PDF here or contact us at hello@cleanenergynh.org . Municipal members with Clean Energy NH receive exclusive technical assistance on topics such as community power. Become a municipal member for the latest updates and information on community power, energy efficiency, funding opportunities, and more.

MODERN WOOD HEAT Save 30% on your heating bill and reduce your carbon footprint 50%! VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE Check out our map of installed modern wood heating systems! Continue Wood for warmth embodies New Hampshire Audubon’s commitment to caring for the climate and sustaining forest management that supports diverse habitat. LEARN MORE Homeowners chose Automated Wood Heat for its reliability, convenience, and benefits to the climate and their community. LEARN MORE Private landowners are the passionate stewards of our forested landscape. By switching to Automated Wood Heat, you can help secure a viable economic future for family-owned forests. LEARN MORE Switching from oil to Automated Wood Heat brings back meaningful jobs to our communities, cares for our climate, and helps maintain our forested landscape. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR INVOLVEMENT In 2018, Clean Energy NH became a supporter of the Feel Good Heat initiative. Feel Good Heat is a collaborative effort by environmental and community development non-profits, wood pellet producers, and Automated Wood Heat systems distributors across New England and New York. Together, we’re growing energy independence here at home, creating local jobs and supporting our forested landscape. Clean Energy NH assumed stewardship of the established NH Wood Energy Council in 2017. The Council serves to provide professional guidance and technical assistance to commercial entities on conversions to modern wood heating systems. This team of people includes individuals, organizations, NH businesses, industry associations and non-profits interested in the sustainable use of forest resources, development of renewable energy alternatives, from regional and community agencies sustaining local economies and meeting social needs, and from State and Federal agencies interested in maintaining and expanding the economic benefits from the state’s forest resources. LEARN ABOUT BIOMASS View Clean Energy NH's extensive resource database on modern biomass heating here ! Connect with our biomass business members here !

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