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  • Summit a Public Comment in Support of NH Emission Targets

    Submitting a quick digital comment can make a difference in how New Hampshire chooses to proceed with addressing greenhouse gas emissions! The New Hampshire Emission Commission—an ad hoc commission working toward identifying science-based emission reduction goals for New Hampshire—is nearing a conclusion of it’s work and will soon be writing a report either supporting or not […]

  • Climate Resilience in New England, How Does NH Stack Up?

    Virtual

    This free webinar was prompted by the recent release of a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), “New England State Climate Action Assessment 2022.” Dr Reinmar Seidler, UMass […]

    Free
  • Climate Cafe – Listen – Be Heard – Connect

    Keene Public Library Heberton Hall 60 Winter Street, Keene, United States

    Concerned about the Climate Crisis, want to help but not sure how? Come to the inaugural Keene Climate Cafe at the Keene Public Library! All over the world people in […]

    Free
  • National Day of Action Against Banks Funding Fossil Fuel Projects

    Central Square Central Square, Keene, United States

    Keene's Clean Energy Team encourages those wishing to call out large banks funding fossil fuel projects (such as Bank of America) to join the like-minded at Central Square in Keene […]

    Free
  • Community Supported Solar and Solar Array Tour

    Sun Moon Farm 121 Thomas Rd, Rindge, NH, United States

    Cheshire County Conservation District continues its 2023 series focused on on-farm energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for farmers and service providers, with a visit to Rindge to learn about a big solar project! This event showcases an exciting, carbon-slashing energy collaboration between CCCD, MSH, Sun Moon Farm, with partner ReVision Energy, who designed and […]

    Free
  • NHPR By Degrees Climate Summit

    UNH Strafford Room 83 Main St, Durham, United States

    Hosted by NHPR’s climate & energy reporter Mara Hoplamazian, this summit brings together people from across the region to talk about opportunities for transformative action in the face of the climate […]

    Free
  • Rally for Climate Action

    Central Square Central Square, Keene, United States

    The Keene Clean Energy Team hosts an Earth Day Rally in Central Square. This is shaping up to be an exciting event! They offer a great lineup of speakers, including […]

    Free
  • WKBK Radio News and Talk: Clean Energy News

    Virtual

    Tune in to this local radio station for interviewer Raleigh Ormerod - Keene City Council member and committee member - speaking with Senator Maxine Watters (state senate Energy Committee), Sam […]

  • Woodstock (VT) Commercial Electric Mower Demonstration

    Woodstock Union High School 100 Amsden Way, Woodstock, Vermont, United States

    Riding mowers, push mowers, blowers, trimmers, and chain saws will be available for hands-on demonstrations! Visit scenic Woodstock, VT to try out equipment from MeanGreen, Gravely, GreenWorks, EGO Power+, and […]

    Free
  • Keep NH Green: Environmental Summit

    Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH, United States

    GOAL: Future planning: New Hampshire needs your vision to grow & stay healthy! Where do we go from here? The host organization's mission statement is, "Our mission is to foster clean, […]

    Free
  • Virtual Solar Tour

    This self-directed walking/biking tour of local homes, nonprofits, and businesses will show over 30 building owners and their stories about generating their own energy with solar panels - on YOUR […]

    Free
  • Why Electrify? Interactive Educational Session

    Virtual

    You are invited to Rewiring America's first-ever educational course! Why Electrify is an interactive, 90-minute online session designed with electrification beginners and newbies in mind. Organizers will explain what "electrifying everything" means and the benefits this energy switch could unlock for American households. A sneak-preview is available on You Tube. To register go to Rewiring America.

    Free
  • Global Flourishing Conference

    Virtual

    What can science teach us about how to help more people flourish amid the compounding crises of the 21st century? Learn from leading experts in the field of flourishing across a range of disciplines. A session of interest to climate action advocates: Planetary flourishing: inspiring science, wisdom and action. The Global Flourishing Conference is virtual […]

    Free
  • NH Climate Action Plan Update – Stakeholder Listening Session

    Virtual

    The NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) seeks "stakeholder"* input to guide their update to the state's Climate Action Plan. This session is one of three cross-sector gatherings where people […]

    Free
  • Canvassing on Climate – The Power of Listening to Persuade

    Virtual

    The Yale Center for Environmental Communication invites you to a conversation on deep canvassing around climate change moderated by Dr. Joshua Kalla, Associate Professor of Political Science at Yale University, […]

    Free
  • EPA Clean School Bus Program – Overview of Tax Credits Applicable to School Buses

    Virtual

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a webinar with the Department of the Treasury that will provide an overview of IRS Tax Credits that may be used in tandem with the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program, or separately for those who did not apply or did/do not win an EPA award. This is about […]

    Free
  • NH Climate Action Plan Update – Community Input to DES

    Virtual

    NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) received a federal grant to update their 2009 "climate action plan." 350 New Hampshire (350NH) deems the 2009 NHDES plan to be insufficient and […]

    Free
  • Climate Resilience Grants for Farmers – Information Session

    Virtual

    NH County Conservation Districts are offering a virtual information session for farmers considering applying for a grant in the current funding round, for which applications close February 1st. Cheshire County […]

    Free
  • State of the Climate: Looking back at 2023 and ahead to 2024

    Virtual

    From climate-fueled weather disasters to the Inflation Reduction Act and COP28, climate change has been in the headlines throughout 2023. Most sobering are warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate […]

    Free
  • NH Sierra Club Climate Action Volunteer Night

    NH Sierra Club holds monthly meetings on Zoom to create a community of likeminded Granite Staters to plan, act and grow a community-based movement in New Hampshire. They invite you […]

    Free
  • Get ready for the 2024 Legislative Season!

    Virtual

    In the period 2005 - 2016, NH ranked first in New England and second in the entire U.S. for percent of emissions reduced! How can this be? What forces affect our […]

    Free
  • Later is Too Late – Messaging about the Climate

    Virtual

    You are invited to attend this webinar for a live briefing about the results of a recent climate messaging study. The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) tested multiple […]

    Free
  • EPA Clean School Bus Program – Popular Q & A

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a webinar to review common questions about its Clean School Bus (CSB) program, which awards funding to support the transition to electric school buses across the nation. The organizers will also take live questions. This is one in a series of webinars to assist EPA CSB applicants. Here […]

    Free
  • NH Climate Action Plan Update – Community Input to DES

    Virtual

    NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) received a federal grant to update their 2009 "climate action plan." 350 New Hampshire (350NH) deems the 2009 NHDES plan to be insufficient and […]

    Free
  • American Climate Corps Listening Session

    Virtual

    American Climate Corps is a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy. The Corps will put a new generation of Americans […]

    Free
  • The News About 2024 EV Tax Credits

    Virtual

    On January 1st, new rules went into effect for the $3,750 or $7,500 federal tax credit. Plug In America's policy experts will explain the rules and answer your questions. Here's what they'll be covering: EV incentives at the local, state and federal levels Current credits for new, previously owned and commercial and municipal EVs Transferability […]

    Free
  • NH Sierra Club Climate Action Volunteer Night

    NH Sierra Club holds monthly meetings on Zoom to create a community of likeminded Granite Staters to plan, act and grow a community-based movement in New Hampshire. They invite you […]

    Free
  • American Climate Corps Listening Session

    Virtual

    American Climate Corps is a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy. The Corps will put a new generation of Americans […]

    Free
  • 2024 Youth Forum on Climate and Clean Energy

    Bank of NH Stage 16 S. Main St, Concord, NH, United States

    Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, the League of Conservation Voters, and the Irving Institute for Energy & Society at Dartmouth College will host a youth forum at the intersection of public […]

    Free
  • NH Climate Action Plan Update – Community Input to DES

    Virtual

    NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) received a federal grant to update their 2009 "climate action plan." 350 New Hampshire (350NH) deems the 2009 NHDES plan to be insufficient and […]

    Free
  • Appliance Standards Update

    Virtual

    The Department of Energy is poised to update standards for home furnaces and water heaters, and the new efficiency requirements could dramatically accelerate the use of heat pumps nationally. New […]

    Free
  • American Climate Corps Listening Session

    Virtual

    American Climate Corps is a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy. The Corps will put a new generation of Americans […]

    Free
  • American Climate Corps Listening Session

    Virtual

    American Climate Corps is a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy. The Corps will put a new generation of Americans […]

    Free
  • COLD CLIMATE HEAT PUMPS

    Peterborough Town Library 2 Concord St, Peterborough, NH, United States

    Is your heating system getting old? Are your oil bills expensive? Consider upgrading to clean, energy efficient heat pumps! They are efficient air conditioners as well. Most important, they are […]

  • What’s in store for 2024? – America Is All In event

    Virtual

    America Is All In is an organization founded to announce that Americans and American companies are on-board with goals to cut carbon pollution to achieve worldwide goals that will protect […]

  • NHSaves Button-up Webinar (virtual)

    Button Up Workshop is an hour-long presentation about improving the energy efficiency of your home. It covers energy saving tips and NHSaves energy efficiency programs. Learn about saving electricity, benefits […]

    Free
  • On-Farm Solar webinar (Rescheduled from 1-23)

    As solar panel costs have lowered, and incentives have increased, more farms are turning to solar to offset electricity costs. Join this webinar to learn about site assessment, compare ground-mounted […]

  • K-12 Lessons from a Sustainability Practitioner – Webinar

    US Department of Energy (DOE) will host a webinar to learn how energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) can bridge gaps in capital funding to modernize school facilities, create healthier learning […]

    Free
  • Shifting Gears to Cleaner Transportation

    The organizers will speak with Taylor Reich from the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy about mode shift and federal funding. Register here to attend the webinar.

  • CLEAN ENERGY DISCOUNTS, REBATES, AND TAX CREDITS

    Peterborough Town Library 2 Concord St, Peterborough, NH, United States

    Find out how you can save money on your clean energy equipment and upgrades! The federal government has some generous discounts and tax credits for heat pumps, solar panels, EVs, […]

  • The Story of Plastic

    Peterborough Community Theatre 6 School Street, Peterborough, NH

    The Story of Plastic, an award-winning expose uncovering the ugly truth of plastic pollution, will be shown at The Peterborough Community Theatre. A panel of distinctive guests will attend for […]

  • What’s New in Solar, Plus Tax Credits and Rebates

    Virtual

    The organizer, UU Action, describes themselves: Our Unitarian Universalist values call us to change the world. We are UUs from across New Hampshire – diverse, spirited, deeply committed and firmly grounded in our […]

  • Faith Climate Action Week April 19-28 2024

    Faith Climate Action Week is national Interfaith Power and Light's annual program of climate-themed worship services and sermons that spans ten days of activities in celebration of Earth Month. This […]

    Free
  • Green Up Keene

    Green Up Keene, the annual event in which the community comes together to help beautify Keene, is set for Saturday, April 20, 2024. There will be a drive-thru supply pickup […]

  • The Power of Water

    “The Power of Water” follows the story of Bob King, a New Hampshire entrepreneur based in Keene, NH, whose life’s work has been rehabilitating old, abandoned dams to produce clean […]