Discover sustainability events happening across the Monadnock region.
The Keene Clean Energy Team invited 16 homeowners to share the stories, frustrations, and triumphs of generating their own energy with solar panels and making their homes more energy-efficient. Their stories, along with photos, drone imagery, and an interactive map comprise a virtual tour of Keene homes powered by the sun. Take the tour HERE
What if there was a way to stop climate change while boosting the economy AND putting money in your pocket? It’s called the carbon cash-back solution, and with your help, it could become a reality. Join the Keene Clean Energy Team & the Monadnock Sustainability Hub for a free virtual event on Jan. 12th, featuring […]
Aaron Mair, recent past president of the national Sierra Club, will speak about Environmental Justice at the Park Theater, Jaffrey on Monday, Jan. 16, 5-6pm, with a livestream option. More information may be found in the chamber of commerce newsletter, ( p. 11), or at MLK Celebration Jaffrey Rindge on Facebook.
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.) […]
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 […]
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 towns and cities are meeting at non-judgmental Climate Cafe sessions to talk about what matters, and see what ideas emerge. Register for this free event […]
All are invited to Electric School Bus demonstration events and rides in a ‘Type D’ BYD e-Bus this month. The 1st date is Thurs. March 9 in White River Junction. Experience firsthand the battery electric bus range, charging process, and handling in our northern New England climate and terrain. Learn about the fuel and maintenance […]
All are invited to Electric School Bus demonstration events and rides in a ‘Type D’ BYD e-Bus this month. Experience firsthand the battery electric bus range, charging process, and handling in our northern New England climate and terrain. Learn about the fuel and maintenance savings, zero-tailpipe emissions, and many other benefits! 2nd stop on the […]
All are invited to Electric School Bus demonstration events and rides in a ‘Type D’ BYD e-Bus. Experience firsthand the battery electric bus range, charging process, and handling in our northern New England climate and terrain. Learn about the fuel and maintenance savings, zero-tailpipe emissions, and many other benefits! 3rd stop on the March tour. […]
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 from 3:30-5pm - and think about divesting from these banks. This is one of >100 actions across the US on the date, orchestrated by Third […]
This workshop will provide public officials, local government staff, community leaders and other interested parties with the opportunity to learn from national and state experts, hear lessons-learned from other regional localities, and discuss large-scale solar-related topics. The presenters are from a federal Dept. of Energy-funded entity working to promote utility-scale solar at the local government […]
All are invited to Electric School Bus demonstration events and rides in a ‘Type D’ BYD e-Bus. Experience firsthand the battery electric bus range, charging process, and handling in our northern New England climate and terrain. Learn about the fuel and maintenance savings, zero-tailpipe emissions, and many other benefits! 4th stop on the tour. Please […]
Due to our conversion from carbon-intensive energy sources to clean energy, electric demand is projected to double or triple. At the same time, electric utilities are grappling with the increased complexity of variable sources of energy generation, such as solar that doesn't always shine the same, hydro's variable flow, and wind that doesn't always blow […]
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, […]
All are invited to Electric School Bus demonstration events and rides in a ‘Type D’ BYD e-Bus. Experience firsthand the battery electric bus range, charging process, and handling in our northern New England climate and terrain. Learn about the fuel and maintenance savings, zero-tailpipe emissions, and many other benefits! Final stop on the tour. Please […]
All are invited to this Electric School Bus demonstration event and rides in a ‘Type D’ BYD e-Bus. Experience firsthand the battery electric bus range, charging process, and handling in our northern New England climate and terrain. Learn about the fuel and maintenance savings, zero-tailpipe emissions, and many other benefits! Final stop on the tour, […]
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 […]
Are you curious about what Electric Vehicles (EVs) look and drive like, what their owners think, how they manage charging? Do you want to check out a large variety of EVs now available on the new or used marketplaces - many available for test rides or drives? Did you know that there are now big […]
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 City Planner Mari Brunner and Mayor Hansel to share info about Keene's energy plan. It would be fantastic to have a big crowd, so we […]
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 Evans-Brown (Clean Energy NH), Cheshire County Commissioner Terry Clark on Cheshire County Community Power and Jude Nuru (Keene Energy and Climate Committee member and ReVision […]
Vermont & Granite State Clean Cities & Maine Clean Communities are hosting an informal discussion to learn about electric school bus technology on our roads in Northern New England. Join school districts (SD) and partners: Sean McKenzie - South Burlington, VT SD Barry Russell - Champlain Valley, VT SD Eric Hann - Mt. Desert Island, […]
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 […]
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 TORO. Learn about VT cities and organizations that have transitioned to all-electric equipment. Free food and beverages - lunch will be provided by MeanGreen. Enter […]
This annual conference offers various tracks, including (among others) Clean Energy. Agenda here. The locations will be in Keene. Check the event website for the latest on sessions, speakers and to register. Our Program Manager and Clean Energy NH's Monadnock Region Energy Circuit Rider will take part in a session on the afternoon of the […]
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, […]
Monadnock Sustainability Hub's Electric Vehicle Team is organizing a fun and informative e-transport event within the Monadnock Clean Energy Fair on Saturday, September 30th. This is during National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 22-Oct. 1). We are inviting local and regional EV and e-bike owners to register with us to show and talk about their vehicle […]
This past summer, many areas in the Monadnock Region experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall. Over recent decades, extreme precipitation has become more common, a trend that is expected to continue in the years to come. Other forms of severe weather are also becoming "the new normal," including heat waves and seasonal drought. Snowfall […]
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!
To learn about Community Power, the Energy Plan, Electric Vehicles and all the Keene Energy Week happenings, visit the organizers' booth at City Hall. This is Part of the kick-off for Keene Energy Week.
Climate Cafes provide an open space for sharing experiences and supporting solutions. This evening will be focused on Community Power with guests Mari Brunner, Senior Planner with the City of Keene, and Dori Drachman, Hub co-chair and member of the Peterborough Community Power Committee. Registration is free, and on Eventbrite.
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 […]
February 14 is about one kind of love - let's make February 15 about our love for the planet, and for future generations! At this first Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on New Hampshire land and water. Special guest Professor Michael Simpson from Antioch University will present the […]
At this second Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on Climate + Advocacy, with special guest Rob Werner from the League of Conservation Voters. The evening's format will be similar to previous Climate Cafes - plenty of time for sharing experiences and actions - with a brief presentation and […]
At this third Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on Climate + Faith. A chance to share ideas and learn across traditions, and featuring a star-studded panel including perspectives from Buddhist, Christian, Indigenous, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. This promises to be a fascinating, inspiring afternoon! RSVP to jwhite@ucckeene.org.