Discover sustainability events happening across the Monadnock region.
MSN is hosting an information session on community development of solar power at The Barn at the Harrisville Inn, Harrisville, NH on Thursday, March 23rd, from 6-8 pm. CSS HvillePoster032317 We will discuss the new financial resource pioneered on the Monadnock Food Co-op. Locally owned Community Supported Solar expands access to clean solar electricity. Find out […]
Farmers are invited to find out how they can increase their energy independence and resilience, reduce their carbon footprint and boost the financial strength of our communities through the use of community supported solar power. The Cheshire County Conservation District and MSN will host informational workshops in (3) different locations throughout the County so that […]
Come out to the Kickoffs in Peterborough and Rindge happening on two consecutive nights! Mingle and snack on food while learning how to solarize your home. Make sure to RSVP on the website here! Can't make the Rindge Kickoff - check out the […]
Come out to the Kickoffs in Peterborough and Rindge happening on two consecutive nights! Mingle and snack on food while learning how to solarize your home. Make sure to RSVP on the website here! Can't make the Rindge Kickoff - check out the […]
Green Energy Options of Keene invites business owners and Monadnock Region community leaders to an open house and solar presentation on Thursday, July 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Learn how an investment in solar can improve a bottom line, leverage taxes into assets, and help build a better world, all at the same time.
This dynamic and interactive solar marketplace event will bring together solar developers, property owners, policy makers and professionals for illuminating educational sessions, active networking and live market-making in a 'Solar Market Mixer.' Tentative Agenda Schedule subject to change. Educational sessions and speakers coming soon!
Solarize Monadnock (Solarize Monadnock website) is a volunteer-led town-by-town campaign to encourage residential and small business solar installations. Following successful campaigns in Peterborough, Hancock, Sharon, Rindge, and Fitzwilliam in early 2019, orientation and training for “Solarize Monadnock round II” is scheduled for August 19th from 6:30-8pm at Keene State College Putnam Science Center. This training […]
Radically Rural™ is an annual two-day summit that brings together hundreds of people who are passionate about creating vibrant, robust rural communities and are eager to learn, connect and lead the charge. AND THIS YEAR THERE IS A NEW TRACK - RENEWABLE ENERGY. Certain to be more and more a part of the sustainable lifestyle […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come join us in the Masiello Room - Webinar watch-party/brown-bag "lunch & learn" This webinar will present the findings and recommendations from a new report that are especially relevant to community organizations and frontline energy equity leaders. Solar with Justice: Strategies for Powering Up Under-Resourced Communities and Growing an Inclusive Solar Economy was produced by a team […]
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.
SOLAR FAIR POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE SMALL BUT PRESENT RISKS OF COVID-19. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL-LIST on the WEBSITE TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF FUTURE EVENT DATES. YOU MAY CONTACT ANY OF THE PARTICIPATING INSTALLERS ABOUT A SITE VISIT TO EVALUATE POSSIBILITY OF ADDING SOLAR TO YOUR RESIDENT OR BUSINESS. THANK […]
Connect to the Interview here: Monadnock Tonight Our EARTH DAY Edition guests will be... JOHN KONDOS, Board President, Monadnock Sustainability Network John is a founder of the Monadnock Sustainability Network, Home-Efficiency Resources and Solar Source (now part of the Melanson Co.). He started his career in the renewable energy industry in the late 1970s with the […]
Register for the Webinar Here The District of Columbia’s “Solar for All” program is an initiative with a goal to provide 100,000 low-to-moderate income families, with the benefits of locally generated clean energy. In this webinar, guest speakers from the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) will present a documentary showcasing the successes and […]
Join Clean Energy NH for our annual Policy Recap webinar! During this free virtual event open to all of our members and supporters, we'll take a deep dive into the 2019-2020 legislative session and discuss the major bills that lived & died as well as an explanation of the impact the coronavirus pandemic had on […]
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 […]
Renewable energy and efficiency measures can help businesses and other organizations save money, make energy costs more predictable, and reduce their carbon footprint all at the same time. Figuring out which approach is best for your organization, however, can be challenging, especially if you’re only beginning to research your options. Join us on October 27th […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solar net metering is a billing mechanism that allows owners of rooftop solar to get credits for unused energy they add back to the grid. For residential rooftop solar owners, for example, their systems may generate more energy than they use during daylight hours. With net metering, that home can generate credits for this excess […]
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 […]
PREP (Peterborough Renewable Energy Project) is offering a free workshop - Solar for Your Home - on September 7th. Find out how to purchase a residential solar array, how solar panels have become more efficient, and how you can take advantage of federal tax credits to make them affordable. This workshop will be led by […]
