Energy Efficiency

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!

Find funding opportunities, information, and educational materials on

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Assess Energy Efficiency Financing/Funding Opportunities

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

EE Financing

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