It’s important to understand energy policies and funding resources that both support and affect local energy work.
Learn about the NH energy environment, voice your opinion, and set effective local goals.

Read the NH State Energy Strategy
Understand current energy legislation and opportunities to voice your opinion through Clean Energy New Hampshire

Contact us for assistance!
Review the Energy Committee Fact Sheet that provides guidance on the enabling legislation to form Energy Committees
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.
Seek advice from the Department of Revenue Services and the NH Municipal Association before proceeding with forming an energy commission.

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 Public Utilities Commission’s Renewable Energy Rebates
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.
NH Public Utilities Commission’s annual Sustainable Energy RFP
US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Loans and Grants

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)
Net metering & Group Net Metering
Energy Performance Contracts

​It’s important to understand energy policies and funding resources that both support and affect local energy work. Learn about the NH energy environment, ​voice your opinion, and set effective local goals.