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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 schedule!  

Free

NH Sierra Club Climate Action : Hear from State Rep. Rebecca McWilliams

NH Sierra Club's monthly meeting, this time including State Rep. McWilliams who will share about a few bills and the Science, Technology and Energy Com. These meetings offer a chance to be with friends and offer the opportunity to plan, act and grow a community-based movement in New Hampshire. This year in New Hampshire we […]

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 working on greenhouse gas and air pollution reduction efforts, advocates, non-profits, regional and city/town planners, association leaders, etc. can talk together about priorities and projects […]

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, and featuring Montana Burgess, Executive Director of Neighbours United and Steve Deline, Co-Founder at The New Conversation Initiative. “Deep canvassing” is an outreach method that […]

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 ineffective in meeting goals to combat the climate crisis in our state. This is one of three virtual meetings for members of the wider community […]

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 Conservation District encourages applications from Monadnock-region agricultural producers who seek help funding projects that mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change and enhance the […]

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 Change (IPCC), the US National Climate Assessment, and other experts that the world needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically if we are to avoid […]

Free

Clean Energy and Climate Action in 2024 – A New Hampshire and National Perspective

St Paul's Episcopal Church 21 Centre St, Concord, NH, United States

Join the League of Conservation Voters and partners as we look forward to January of 2024 with a full docket of clean energy and climate action proposals which are set to be considered by New Hampshire lawmakers. Speakers will provide insight and analysis on the 2024 New Hampshire policy landscape with continued funding for energy […]

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 to bring your passion, creativity and experiences to collaborate with other activists. They believe in Climate Democracy -- that is when the US constitution says […]

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 current status? In this virtual event, Clean Energy New Hampshire's Director of the Clean Energy Transition, Chris Skoglund, will talk about policies that have affected […]

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 framings of 18 different policies with nearly 60,000 people across 23 countries — representing 70% of the world’s population. Project leads John Marshall and Jessica […]

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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 ineffective in meeting goals to combat the climate crisis in our state. This is one of three virtual meetings for members of the wider community […]

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 to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change. American […]

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 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 working on greenhouse gas and air pollution reduction efforts, advocates, non-profits, regional and city/town planners, association leaders, etc. can talk together about priorities and projects […]

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 to bring your passion, creativity and experiences to collaborate with other activists. They believe in Climate Democracy -- that is when the US constitution says […]

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 to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change. American […]

Free

Elective Pay Briefing – Learn how municipalities, schools, nonprofits, and churches can access clean energy “tax credits” (RESCHEDULED from Jan. 9)

Virtual

There are 13 different Clean Energy Tax Credits available to non-taxed entities in the form of a cash refund for part of project expenditure. Support for renewable energy projects like small solar or wind, Electric Vehicles (EVs) including trucks and buses, and EV charging installations may be the ones of greatest interest to Monadnock Region […]

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 policy, climate action, and the clean energy economy. Through this public, in-person event, NH students will engage with policy and corporate leaders, celebrated authors and […]

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 ineffective in meeting goals to combat the climate crisis in our state. This is one of three virtual meetings for members of the wider community […]

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 water heater standards could make heat pump water heaters the dominant water heating technology by the end of the decade (up from 2% today). The […]

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 to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change. American […]

Free

Updating the NH Climate Action Plan – Community Conversation for the Greater Monadnock Region – Winchester

Winchester Town Hall 1 Richmond Rd, Winchester, NH, United States

Community engagement is an essential part of updating NH's climate action plan. You are invited to participate in this in-person listening session, so that your voice is heard! Tell Department of Environmental Services (DES) your key priorities for reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in your community or the Monadnock region. DES wants to […]

Free

Heat Pump Seminar – Learn about the most cost-effective way to heat and cool your home

Virtual

Join VECAN (Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network) and Efficiency Vermont to find out one of the ways that New Englanders can heat their homes in the cleanest and most efficient ways. This webinar will explain how heat pumps work, and what programs are available to transition homes to heat pumps. (Some of the information […]

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 to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change. American […]

Free

Energy Project Funding Sources for municipalities, businesses, nonprofits and individuals

Virtual

Funding abounds for environmental and energy projects, from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the Inflation Reduction Act and more. But how is a municipality to make sense of the alphabet stew of possibilities? Few New Hampshire municipalities can afford a full-time grants writer to sort through the many funding opportunities currently presented by the Inflation Reduction […]

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 […]

NH Climate Action Plan Update – Stakeholder Listening Session (final)

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 working on greenhouse gas and air pollution reduction efforts, advocates, non-profits, regional and city/town planners, association leaders, etc. can talk together about priorities and projects […]

Free

Finding your place in the climate justice movement: Climate Justice 101

Virtual

We know that we need to transition to clean, renewable energy and away from dirty fossil fuels. We know we need to take care of our communities most impacted by the increased floods, storms, droughts, and heat waves. We also know that in order to do what needs to be done that we cannot fight […]

Inflation Reduction Act: New and Used Clean Vehicles webinar

Virtual

In this IRS webinar oriented towards car dealers, the federal tax agency will provide an overview of the Inflation Reduction Act Clean Vehicle Tax Credits. The event will include IRA Overview Time-of-Sale Reports Clean Vehicle Credit under § 30D Clean Vehicle Credit under § 25E Transfer Elections and Advanced Payments Other Considerations Resources Plus, a […]

Free

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 us against the worst results of atmospheric overheating. They are co-chaired by Gina McCarthy, previously our EPA chief. You are invited to join us a […]

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 and roof-mounted systems, and incentives and funding available for solar projects. The hosts will touch on leasing land for larger solar development. and introduce resources […]

EV Safety and Technician Training in the Northeast – Clean Cities Webinar

As fleets prepare for electrification, they will need to develop a plan for upskilling their technicians. This webinar will discuss electric vehicle training and certification for technicians and related service personnel. Participants will receive an overview of the skills and competencies that will be required to safely diagnose and repair electric vehicles. An overview of […]

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Finding your place in the climate justice movement: Climate Action Planning

We know that we need to transition to clean, renewable energy and away from dirty fossil fuels. We know we need to take care of our communities most impacted by the increased floods, storms, droughts, and heat waves. We also know that in order to do what needs to be done that we cannot fight […]

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

Energy Efficiency First: Preparing your Nonprofit for Solar – webinar

Virtual

US Department of Energy (DOE) will host a webinar to highlight the importance of energy efficiency as a first step in going solar. Experts from USDOE, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute will provide information tailored to the nonprofits sector, including resources for benchmarking, strategies for identifying low-cost improvements, and […]

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.

All about Energy – Tools and Resources for Schools – Webinar

The Renew America's Schools (RAS) Program is hosting a webinar to highlight how K-12 schools can use freely available resources to pursue energy improvement projects. From identifying energy savings opportunities to estimating costs and more, these tools and resources can help school leaders develop strategic plans to lower energy costs and create safer, healthier learning […]

Free

How to Develop a Thermal Energy Network – VECAN Winter Webinar

Virtual

Several Vermont energy committees are exploring how they can bring Thermal Energy Networks to their towns, using geothermal and waste heat to provide clean heating and cooling. This webinar shares the experiences and approaches of Vermonters already working to develop Thermal Energy Networks. Attendees will hear how energy committees and others are taking steps to […]

Free

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 a Q&A following the movie. This is a ZERO-Waste event, so please bring your own sustainable water bottle and bowl for popcorn. The film is […]

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 UU principles of world peace, justice and sustainability. We work together on focused programs of education, witness, and systemic change to create a world that […]

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 […]

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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 at Keene Public Works located at 350 Marlboro Street from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or supplies can be picked up beforehand by coordinating with […]

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 energy. Along the way, the film explores the history of hydropower in New England, the ongoing transition away from dirty fossil energy, the importance of […]