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Energy Efficiency



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​Efficiency work is key to reducing energy use and is ideally done before
implementing a renewable energy project. Efficiency projects can result in
​huge savings for your community!​
View Local Energy efficiency Action Stories
Learn about Energy Efficiency in NH
  • Review the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation's New Hampshire Energy Efficiency Resource Standard Study to understand the potential for increasing energy efficiency in New Hampshire
  • NH Handbook on Energy Efficiency and Climate Change, Volume 1
  • NH Handbook on Energy Efficiency and Climate Change, Volume 2
  • Guide for Historic Commissions:  Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Historic Preservation (Nov. 2009)
  • The Field Guide to Energy Conservation and Efficiency for New Hampshire Businesses​
  • Find resources from other communities across the country at the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy’s State and Local Solution Center
  • ​View municipal energy efficiency case studies from across the state from NHSaves

Assess Energy Efficiency Financing/Funding Opportunities in NH
  • Find a comprehensive list of incentives by state through DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency) or see the links below 
  • NH Core Utility Programs: Financial and Technical Assistance Programs for Municipal and School Energy Projects in NH  
  • Small grants for education, outreach and community energy projects through the New England Grassroots Environment Fund Small Grants Program 
  • NH Community Development Finance Authority’s Municipal Energy Reduction Fund (MERF) for energy efficiency projects
  • NH Department of Environmental Services Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) for water conservation
  • Funding for energy audits and loans to improve and replace wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems through the New Hampshire Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (NH CWSRF)
  • Energy Performance Contracts

Educate about Energy Efficiency and Encourage Action
  • Host a Button Up Workshop to educate residents about how to save energy and money through weatherization
  • Work with schools to incorporate energy efficiency curriculum

Reduce Energy Used to Manage Wastewater and Drinking Water 
  • Conduct energy process audits at water treatment facilities
  • Implement recommended operational measures and track results

Reduce and/or Retrofit Street Lighting
  • Review Efficiency Vermont's Improving Efficiency in Municipal Street and Public Space Lighting guide that provides a step-by-step process for improving the efficiency of street and public space lighting, and upgrading to LED technology
  • Obtain a map and inventory of existing street lights
  • Develop a policy and recommendations for removing unnecessary street lighting
  • Remove or replace existing street lights with LED lighting 
  • Review Resources & Guides on Street Lighting:
    • NEEP’s (Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships) Regional Operations & Maintenance Guide for High Performance        Schools and Public Buildings in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: Strategies for creating green, healthy & energy efficient existing buildings in your state or local government
    • Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership's LED Street Lighting Assessment and Strategies for the Northeast and Mid- Atlantic
    • NHSEA Testimony Before the Public Utilities Commission, November 2, 2018
 
Develop a Town-Wide Energy Efficiency Outreach Campaign

Energy Efficiency Action Videos
Button Up NH Residential Energy Efficiency & Weatherization Video Series
In 2012 the MyEnergyPlan.net program worked with Peter Adams of the Plymouth Area Renewable Initiative and EVP Marketing & Media and Dana Mosher of the Construction Technologies Department at Manchester Community College to develop a series of short videos to help residents understand their relationship with energy and to act on reducing energy consumption in different realms of their day to day life.  We've shared a few of these with you here but more are available on myenergyplan.net.  Consider embedding a video or two on your energy committee or town's website - contact myenergyplan for permission to do so.
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  • LES Work Group
    • About Us
    • Work Group Members
  • LES Projects
    • Conference
    • Renewable Energy Tool Belt
    • Newsletter >
      • July 2020
      • Summer Community Power Update
      • June 2020
      • March 2020 >
        • City, Town, County leaders form CPNH
      • January 2020
      • December 2019 >
        • Community Power Puzzle
      • October 2019
      • September 2019 >
        • Hanover Leads on Clean Energy
        • EE Relationship Managers
      • Summer 2019
      • May 2019 >
        • Spring, Solar in Lancaster
      • April 2019 >
        • John Stark HS Woodchip Boiler
      • March 2019 >
        • Offshore Wind Workforce Opportunities
      • February 2019
      • January 2019
      • December 2018
      • November 2018 >
        • GSS Solar Field
        • Solar Electrician Apprenticeship
      • October 2018 >
        • Derry 86kW Solar Array
        • UNH Biomass Boiler, Froling
      • September 2018 >
        • Littleton COOP Efficiency
        • Solar & Squam Lakes Assoc.
        • September Job Postings
      • August 2018
      • July 2018 >
        • NH State of Charge
        • Claremont Solar Saves $1 Million
        • NH Solar Shares Receives Grant
      • June 2018
      • May 2018
      • April 2018 >
        • View from the North Country
        • Claremont Municipal Champion Award
      • March 2018 >
        • Newport, Sunshine Town
        • Utility Streetlight Tariffs
      • February 2018 >
        • Dover Saves $ on Energy Upgrades
        • Liberty Utilities Energy Storage
        • Phillips Exeter Solar Array
    • Webinars
    • North Country Programs >
      • Weatherize North Country
      • Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for North Country Businesses Webinar
      • Shelburne, NH's Success in Energy Efficiency and Solar
    • For Local Energy Committees
    • Benchmark NH
  • Resources
    • Community Power in NH
    • NH Energy Dashboard >
      • Regional Energy Hubs
    • Case Studies >
      • EE Case Studies
      • Solar Case Studies
      • Biomass Case Studies
    • Events Calendar
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