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Energy Efficiency Consulting with Scott Maslansky

Scott is Director of Clean Energy Finance at the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Working with businesses, non-profits, and municipalities, Scott provides financing tools and technical support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and manages an energy audit grant program for small NH businesses. In previous positions with for-profit companies and non-profit […]

Button Up Workshop in Jaffrey, NH

Button Up Workshop is a 1 1 ⁄2 hour presentation about improving the energy efficiency of your home. It covers energy saving tips and NHSaves energy efficiency programs. Learn about saving electricity, insulation and air sealing, energy audit and weatherization programs, rebates on electric and gas appliances, and other incentives from NH’s energy utilities. New […]

Keene Renewable Energy Goals Conversation

The public is invited to a conversation about Keene’s renewable energy goals this week. Tuesday’s event, hosted by the city and Keene State College’s environmental studies department, will include a panel discussion followed by small-group discussions, according to information from the city. The Keene City Council earlier this year adopted a resolution calling for all […]

Community Power: What Could Community Choice Aggregation Look Like in our Region?

The adoption of NH SB-286 in 2019 offers a number of exciting energy possibilities for our region and our communities. There are two upcoming presentations to learn about this: on October 29 at 10:00 AM at County Hall, 12 Court Street, Keene, NH and on November 4 at 6:00 PM at the Marlborough Community House, Henry Herndon of […]

Local Energy Solutions (LES) Conference, Concord, NH

Save the Date! The LES conference date has been set! Put it on your calendar and check back to the event website to see when registration opens! Hope you to see you there! What is the LES Conference? LATEST TOPICS LEADING EXPERTS INNOVATIVE IDEAS BEST PRACTICES BEST-OF-THE-BEST NETWORKING The Local Energy Solutions (LES) Conference is […]

Energy Conversation

Participate in a group discussion to learn about the City’s 100% renewable energy goals and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas related to Keene’s energy future. The Keene City Council recently made a commitment that all electricity consumed in the City will come from renewable energy sources by the year 2030 and that 100% of […]

Energy Conversation

Participate in a group discussion to learn about the City’s 100% renewable energy goals and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas related to Keene’s energy future. The Keene City Council recently made a commitment that all electricity consumed in the City will come from renewable energy sources by the year 2030 and that 100% of […]

Energy Conversation

Participate in a group discussion to learn about the City’s 100% renewable energy goals and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas related to Keene’s energy future. The Keene City Council recently made a commitment that all electricity consumed in the City will come from renewable energy sources by the year 2030 and that 100% of […]

League of Conservation Voters Legislative Review Session

Review of Energy Legislation, presented by League of Conservation Voters on January 29th from 12 to 1:30 at the Lakeside Building at Franklin Pierce University's Rindge Campus.  This presentation is sponsored by the Franklin Pierce Institute for Climate Action.

Building Operator Certification Class I

The course covers topics such as LED lighting, HVAC operations, indoor air quality, electrical systems, benchmarking energy performance and maximizing NHSaves incentives. An optional BOC I certification exam is also available. Through NHSaves, eligible participants get a 50% tuition award. Course information at LRCC's Energy Training Calendar. Contact LRCC tel. 603-524-3207 or Andy Duncan for registration […]

Building Operator Certification – Building Energy Conservation Class

Building Operator Certification courses cover topics such as LED lighting, HVAC operations, indoor air quality, electrical systems, benchmarking energy performance and maximizing NHSaves incentives. An optional BOC I certification exam is also available. Through NHSaves, eligible participants get a 50% tuition award. Course information at LRCC's Energy Training Calendar. Contact LRCC tel. 603-524-3207 or Andy Duncan […]

$200

Building Operator Certification – Building Operations & Systems Class

Building Operator Certification courses cover topics such as LED lighting, HVAC operations, indoor air quality, electrical systems, benchmarking energy performance and maximizing NHSaves incentives. An optional BOC I certification exam is also available. Through NHSaves, eligible participants get a 50% tuition award. Course information at LRCC's Energy Training. Contact LRCC tel. 603-524-3207 or Andy Duncan for […]

$200

Canceled – Button Up Workshop Keene, NH

Free Home Energy Workshop NHSaves Button Up Workshop is a free presentation to help local residents conserve energy & save money on their heating and cooling bills. Learn about saving electricity, insulation & air sealing, energy audit and weatherization programs, rebates on electric and gas appliances, and other incentives from NH's energy utilities. Where? Keene […]

City of Keene Webinar – 100% Renewable Energy Presentation

From the City's Website The City of Keene invites all residents and interested individuals to participate in a webinar presentation on Thursday, April 2 from 12:00-1:30 pm to learn about strategies and actions the City is considering to help the community achieve its goal to source 100% of all electricity from renewable energy sources by […]

City of Keene Webinar – 100% Renewable Energy Presentation

From the City's Website The City of Keene invites all residents and interested individuals to participate in a webinar presentation on Thursday, April 2 from 12:00-1:30 pm to learn about strategies and actions the City is considering to help the community achieve its goal to source 100% of all electricity from renewable energy sources by […]

NHSaves Button Up Webinar

Tuesday, April 7 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. The Button Up Workshop is an hour long presentation about improving the energy efficiency of your home. It covers energy savings tips and NH Saves energy efficiency programs. Learn about saving electricity, insulation and air sealing, energy audit and weatheriation programs, rebates on electric & gas appliances, & more! Register here.

Energy Efficiency Can Get Us Halfway to Climate Goals – Webinar

monadnock-sustainability-hub

Energy Efficiency Can Get Us Halfway to Climate Goals Date and time: Wednesday, Apr. 22, 11:00 am ET As we battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of climate change remains and will also demand incredible resolve to address. Energy efficiency is a vital tool for putting people back to work and slashing harmful emissions. On […]

NH Saves Button Up Workshop – Learn about Weatherizing your Home in Webinar

June 11th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. NHSaves Virtual Button Up Workshop is a free presentation to help local residents conserve energy and save money on their heating and cooling bills. Learn about saving electricity, insulation and air sealing, energy audit and weatherization programs, rebates on electric & gas appliances, & other incentives from NH energy […]

Webinar: Save Energy and Invest in Your Business’s Future

Virtual

Saving energy and switching to clean energy sources can save your business money and make it more resilient by reducing energy costs and shielding against rising energy costs. Hear success stories from small businesses like yours that have completed energy efficiency projects. And learn how the NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) and the NH […]

Free

Button Up Workshop

Sullivan Town Hall 452 Center Street, Sullivan, NH

This presentation by NHSaves energy professionals, covers home energy efficiency and weatherization, plus includes information on energy audits and potential matching funds for completion of air-sealing, insulation, and energy-efficiency appliances. In person or virtual via Zoom. Register by emailing bcummings708@gmail.com or call Wendy at 603-847-9621.

Button Up Workshop

Keene Recreation Center 312 Washington Street, Keene, NH

This presentation by NHSaves energy professionals, covers home energy efficiency and weatherization, plus includes information on energy audits and potential matching funds for completion of air-sealing, insulation, and energy-efficiency appliances.  ButtonUp home weatherization workshop, sponsored by Clean Energy Team.  

Keene Energy Week Expo

Railroad Square Main Street, Keene, NH

Join others to learn about what is being done locally and ways you can help the City and the region move toward a clean energy future. Solar Tour organized by the Clean Energy Team: a bike or walking tour of central Keene solar installations available as a virtual tour at your convenience. Solar tour information […]

Why are NH’s Electric Bills So High? (…and what can we do about it?)

Virtual

Soaring energy bills are top-of-mind in New Hampshire these days. Can we blame them all on the war in Ukraine, or are they a result of policy action and inaction over a number of years? Two experts on the NH energy scene discuss how we got here and explore ways to remedy the situation. WHO […]

Window-Dressers

Organized by the Keene Energy and Climate Committee with assistance from Habitat for Humanity. This is an energy efficiency initiative bringing volunteers together to build simple interior storm windows, with an emphasis on providing them for low-and-moderate income households. For information or to volunteer: https://windowdressers.org/new-hampshire-massachusetts-community-builds/

Button-Up Workshop in Keene

Keene Recreation Center 312 Washington Street, Keene, NH

12-7-22 CANCELLED DUE TO PRESENTER ILLNESS - TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY OR FEBRUARY - PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE AND TIME Button-Up workshop at the Keene Recreation Center on Weds., December 7th. Keene’s Clean Energy team invites homeowners and landlords from all area towns to learn about rebates and incentives to save money […]

Climate resilience grants for farmers

Virtual

Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) offers an informational session for this year's grant program (applications due on February 1st).

Free Home Energy Savings Workshop for Homeowners

Keene Recreation Center 312 Washington Street, Keene, NH

Learn about money-saving tips and tricks, rebates and other incentives, to make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient! Presented by certified energy auditor Bob Eldredge, courtesy of NH Saves and Keene Clean Energy in partnership with the Monadnock Sustainability Hub. (This event has been RESCHEDULED from January 25th, due to the forecast for that day.) […]

Consumer Advocate Don Kreis to Speak in Keene

Historical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main St, Keene, United States

NH Consumer Advocate, Don Kries, will make a presentation re: utilities, energy efficiency, energy/fuel costs, etc. here in NH.  Don is the Executive Director of the the Office of the Consumer Advocate and represents the interests of utility customers at the NH Public Utilities Commission (PUC), NH Dept. of Energy, regional bodies such as NEPOOL […]

Free

Energy Savings Webinar for Residential Landlords

Virtual

Free energy savings webinar tailored for residential landlords! The information shared at this event will be especially helpful for owners of 1-4 unit rental housing, but also speak to landlords with larger multis. The evening starts with an NHSaves Button Up Workshop focused on saving costs related to heating and cooling. The first speaker is […]

Free

Reverse Osmosis and Maple Efficiency Tour

Stuart and John's Sugarhouse and Restaurant 31 Route 63, Westmoreland, NH, United States

Cheshire County Conservation District kicks off its 2023 series focused on on-farm energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for farmers and service providers, with a farm tour in Westmoreland! The first event will be at Stuart and John's Sugarhouse and Restaurant, and registration is required for the farm visits. For more information: info@cheshireconservation.org or 603-756-2988 x3011

Free

Monadnock Energy Forum

Whitcomb Hall 17 Main St, Swanzey, NH, United States

This is a luncheon meeting for representatives of communities across the Monadnock Region, and due to space limitations it is by invitation only for Select Board and Energy Committee members, and renewable energy champions. Learn about the newly-created position of Monadnock Energy Circuit Rider for municipalities, and MSH's Program Manager who is available for communities, […]

Free

Prepare for 2023’s Legislative Crossover

Virtual

In this webinar, hear how CENH is driving forward clean energy policy in the New Hampshire state legislature and the panelists' outlook for the remainder of the 2023 legislative session. Pressing topics of interest this year include: net-metering, electric vehicles (EV) charging infrastructure, energy efficiency measures, community scale renewable energy, among others. If interested to […]

$5

Local Energy Action Partnership Fair, Waterbury, VT

Crossett Brook Middle School 5672 Vermont Route 100, Duxbury, VT, United States

Sounds like this is worth the drive! Tour 75+ exhibits and talk with dozens of experts Learn how to reduce fuel bills, save energy, & shrink emissions Find out about new technologies and programs Participate in break-out discussions on many interesting topics Free magic show for kids at 11:00 AM Free electronics recycling available at […]

Free

Learn about your Inflation Reduction Act $10,600 bank account!

Monadnock Food Co-op 34 Cypress St, Keene, NH, United States

As part of the Monadnock Food Co-op's 2023 Earth Fest, the Monadnock Sustainability Hub is presenting a workshop about home energy savings and electrification incentives available as a result of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The average American can access $10,600 of incentives over the 10+ years of IRA programs' existences! They cover a myriad […]

Free

Energy Fair in Wilmington, VT

Public Safety Complex, Wilmington 40 Beaver St, Wilmington, VT, United States

Make a half-day trip to Wilmington in SW Vermont to learn about incentives to help reduce costs to make energy efficiency upgrades and electrify your home and ride! Many groups and resources will be on hand to provide information and answer questions, plus live music and events for kids including games, arts and crafts, and […]

Free

Monadnock Clean Energy Fair

Peterborough Community Center 25 Elm St, Peterborough, NH, United States

We are partnering with Peterborough Renewable Energy Project for a Clean Energy Fair for adults and families in the Monadnock Region! Learn about building audits, weatherization, electrification of home heating and cooling, electric vehicles (including e-bikes) and electric garden tools. We will offer workshops covering heat pumps and new federal incentives for home energy efficiency, […]

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

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

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

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

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 an essential part of keeping the climate healthy for our kids and their kids. Join us to learn how they work and how they can […]

Built This Way: Why Residential and Commercial Buildings are Key to Addressing Overheating of the Atmosphere

Virtual

Project Drawdown is an international group focused on finding solutions to our problem of carbon pollution, and pointing to the most effective solutions across every sector of our lives and economies. Join Project Drawdown scientist Amanda Smith as she explores how buildings contribute to climate pollution and what can be done to reduce their impact. […]

NHSaves Button-up Webinar (virtual)

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 of better insulation and air sealing, available energy audit and weatherization programs, rebates on less efficient and gas appliances, and other incentives from NH’s energy […]

Free

K-12 Lessons from a Sustainability Practitioner – Webinar

Virtual

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 and working environments, reduce carbon footprints and ongoing costs, and optimize the use of available funds. This webinar will feature an interview with LeeAnn Kittle, […]

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

Building Codes: Your Health, Your Wallet, and Energy Efficiency

Virtual

~ Presented by Paul Bemis, President Granite State ASHRAE ~ Moderator:  Paul Friedrichs, MD, Family Medicine physician; Board Chair, NH Healthcare Workers for Climate Action  Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, there has been a mass migration of humans from fresh outdoor air to inside buildings. Most of us spend more than 90% of […]

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, battery storage, and more. NHSaves can cover 75% of the cost for insulating and weatherizing your home or business. Find out how in this interactive […]

NHSaves Button Up Workshop

Nelson Town Hall 7 Nelson Common Rd., Nelson, NH

The workshop will be presented by Andy Duncan, Energy Trainer and Certified Energy Auditor, with support from NHSaves in partnership with Nelson Clean Energy, the Nelson Library, and the Sullivan Conservation Commission. Why attend the NHSaves Button Up Workshop? The workshop will help you learn about energy efficiency, make smart energy choices, and take advantage […]

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 […]

NHSaves Button Up Workshop

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

The workshop will be presented by Andy Duncan, Energy Trainer, and Certified Energy Auditor, with support from NHSaves. Peterborough Town Library, Eben Jones Classroom (in-person and online) Sponsored by PREP (Peterborough Renewable Energy Project) Registration requested for in-person and Zoom: https://bit.ly/buttonupapr25 Refreshments will be served. Why attend the NHSaves Button Up Workshop? The workshop will […]

NH Energy Week

NH Energy Week is dedicated to advancing a sustainable and equitable energy future for the Granite State. The mission is rooted in four core principles: empowerment, equity, accessibility, and education.

Bergeron Mechanical Systems: Lunch and Learn

Bergeron Mechanical Systems 216 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH, United States

Join us at "The Comfort Zone," our showroom located at 216 Marlboro St in Keene, from 12-1 pm for an enlightening session on the benefits of heat pumps and solar power for heating and cooling homes in the Monadnock Region. Enjoy a complimentary lunch as we delve into why you should consider making the switch […]

NHSaves Keene Turn-In Event

Home Depot 22 Ash Brook Rd, Keene, NH, United States

Interested in getting rid of outdated or inefficient AC units and/or dehumidifiers? NHSaves’ utility partners are hosting events across New Hampshire where eligible customers can turn in room air conditioners and dehumidifiers for a $30 incentive per unit. Here’s how you can participate: Bring an old, working room air conditioning unit or dehumidifier to the […]

Second Annual Monadnock Clean Energy Fair

Dillant-Hopkins Airport 80 Airport Rd, Swanzey, NH

MSH will host its second annual Monadnock Clean Energy Fair. Festivities will be at Keene’s Dillant-Hopkins Airport.  Come see a variety of electric cars, talk with home heating efficiency experts and learn about groups that are working to create a brighter energy future for our region. The onsite restaurant and other food services will be […]

Volunteers Needed: Monadnock Community Window Dressers Community Build

Maxt Makerspace 49 Vose Farm Road, Peterborough, NH

Serving the following towns: Peterborough, Hancock, Temple, Dublin, Sharon, Greenfield, Bennington, Antrim, Jaffrey and Rindge Build Dates:  October 24-30 2024 Location: Maxt Makerspace, 49 Vose Farm Road, Peterborough, NH 03458 Contact: Anne Fischer or Jonathan Gourlay  windowdressersmonadnock@gmail.com Signup to volunteer: Coming Soon

Annual Energy Roundtable

The Harris Center 83 King's Highway, Hancock, NH, United States

The Monadnock Sustainability Hub, in conjunction with Clean Energy NH, will hold its Annual Energy Roundtable. If you are a member of your town’s energy committee or select board, this evening is for you! Join the MSHub’s Board Members and share an informal dinner with folks from towns in the Monadnock Region. Learn about efficiency […]