Learn About State-Wide Energy Policies -
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Read the NH State Energy Strategy
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Understand current energy legislation and opportunities to voice your opinion through Clean Energy New Hampshire
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Review state agency resources on energy policy issues:
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Review studies and reports:
Form a Municipal Energy Committee
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Review the Energy Committee Fact Sheet that provides guidance on the enabling legislation to form Energy Committees
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Review Sample Warrant Article Language for your town to consider using if you want to form an energy commission. The first example is solely for the formation of an energy commission. The second example is for the formation of an energy commission along with the appropriation of funds for the commission into a newly established Energy Commission Fund.
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Seek advice from the Department of Revenue Services and the NH Municipal Association before proceeding with forming an energy commission.



Set Achievable Municipal Energy Goals
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Understand when best to tackle certain projects based on the Energy Calendar For Traditional March Town Meeting in NH(NH Local Energy Work Group)
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NH Handbook on Energy Efficiency and Climate Change, Volume 1
Assess Funding/Financing Opportunities for Energy Projects
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Find a comprehensive list of incentives by state through DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency) or see the links below
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NH Public Utilities Commission’s Renewable Energy Rebates
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Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) Market Revenue - To learn more about how to certify REC’s from a residential or commercial renewable energy system contact Tanya Wayland.
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NH Public Utilities Commission’s annual Sustainable Energy RFP
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US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Loans and Grants
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Small grants for education, outreach and community energy projects through the New England Grassroots Environment Fund Small Grants Program
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NH Community Development Finance Authority’s Municipal Energy Reduction Fund (MERF) for energy efficiency projects
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NH Department of Environmental Services Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) for water conservation
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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)
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Net metering & Group Net Metering
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Energy Performance Contracts
