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

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

Tucked away in Milford, New Hampshire, Wilkins Lumber has been milling wood since the late 1700s, weathering generations of change in the industry. But recently, the family-run business made a bold leap: they went solar. And it all started with a simple motivation: reducing their carbon footprint and saving money. A Legacy of Innovation Wilkins Lumber’s story is steeped in history. Originally powered by water from a canal-fed pond, the mill eventually pivoted to steam, and t

When Peterborough residents voted overwhelmingly (74%!) to adopt the town’s first Renewable Energy Plan in May of 2021, they voted for...

In a town like Lee, every piece of equipment — every truck, plow, and spreader — plays an important role in keeping daily operations...

In the town of Randolph, a big idea began with a request. Yvonne Jenkins, a dedicated Randolph resident and Town Librarian, approached...

When Josh Green took a six-week grant writing class in Keene, he had no idea it would lead to a historic moment for the Town of Hinsdale...