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  • Community Supported Solar Presentation

    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 […]

  • Ready for 100% Keene City Council Vote

    Come out to show support for the City of Keene to adopt 100% renewable energy goals. To learn more about this initiative check out the webpage here. Event will be […]

  • Energy Efficiency for Commercial Building Managers on Feb. 1st

      Concerned about high energy costs in your commercial building?   Here is a great opportunity to accelerate energy efficiency savings in this 1-day intensive training.  Lakes Region Community College's multi-day […]

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    Farmers – Come and Learn about a Community Supported Farm Solar Project

    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 […]

  • Nashua Energy Roundtable

    Join us at the Nashua Energy Roundtable, at White Birch Brewing, to hear how Nashua area business and municipal leaders are taking control of their energy needs by investing in […]

  • Film Night: ReInventing Power

    Reinventing Power takes us across the country to hear directly from people who make a clean energy future achievable. Following the film, we invite you to stay for a panel […]

  • How to Leverage Brokers to Promote Energy Efficiency

    Superior Energy Management Creates Environmental Leaders Training brokers to promote the energy performance and sustainability achievements of your buildings is key to attracting clients and executing green leases. Three ENERGY […]

  • How to Leverage Brokers to Promote Energy Efficiency

    Superior Energy Management Creates Environmental Leaders Training brokers to promote the energy performance and sustainability achievements of your buildings is key to attracting clients and executing green leases. Three ENERGY […]

  • Brightfields 2019 New England – Brownfield Listings

    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!

    Free – $150

  • Community Night and Market at Stonewall Farm

    Gather with friends and community members at Stonewall Farm for our Community Night and Farm Market series starting June 27th and ending August 22nd. The series runs the first, third […]

  • Monadnock Farm Tour & Film Festival

    Farmers are opening up their barns, coops, hoop houses, and pastures to foster a better understanding of their day-to-day lives working to bring food to our tables. New this year […]

  • Radically Rural Two-Day Summit in Keene, NH

    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 […]

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  • 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 […]

  • New Hampshire Rail Trails Coalition Conference

    The New Hampshire Rail Trails Coalition will be hosting its bi-annual conference: Moving Forward Together into the 2020s on Saturday October 26th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Safety Council of Northern New England, 2 Whitney Road, Suite 11, Concord, NH. The conference agenda includes items of interest to rail trail builders, maintainers and users.  Discussion topics will include significant rail trail-related […]

  • 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 […]

  • Community Energy Conversations

    Join the conversation! Register for a small group discussion to learn about the City of Keene's 100% renewable energy goals and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Your feedback will […]

  • Webinar “Lunch & Learn Party” Solar with Justice: Recommendations for Community Organizations

    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 […]

  • Community Energy Conversations

    Join the conversation! Register for a small group discussion to learn about the City of Keene's 100% renewable energy goals and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Your feedback will […]

  • 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.

  • Radically Rural – Chicago

    The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is hosting the 2020 Radically Rural Energy Conference in Chicago, IL. This dynamic one-day event will explore how energy efficiency and clean energy are […]

  • 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 […]

  • John Kondos at Park Theater

    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 […]

  • New Hampshire Virtual Environmental Trivia Night

    Are you missing out on your trivia nights?  Do you want to learn more facts about climate and the environment?  Join the League of Conservation Voters and Rights and Democracy on Tuesday […]

  • Virtual Documentary Screening: The Need to Grow

    Come enjoy this free virtual screening of The Need to Grow; a brilliant award winning documentary highlighting the importance of farmable soil. Kimberly McGlinchey, a local high-school teacher and expert on sustainable agriculture, will be in attendance to answer questions and discuss her efforts to educate our community about this necessity. Hosted by Climate Action […]

  • Decarbonizing Electricity: The Critical Role of Firm Low-Carbon Resources

    This webinar, hosted by the Clean Energy States Alliance, will be the first 100% Clean Energy Collaborative webinar highlighting the findings and perspectives of leading analysts states focused on achieving 100% clean energy. Jesse Jenkins, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Andlinger Center for Energy & Environment at Princeton University […]

  • Real-Life Lesson for Trucking’s Clean Future Webinar

    From Greenbiz.com Having flown under the radar for decades, the trucking industry more than proved its value during the COVID-19 crisis as hospital, grocery and e-commerce deliveries became critical. With more attention on the industry and its current practices, we want to focus on its future as well. Trucking is ready for a transition to […]

  • Moniff International Film Festival Presents: 2040

    Virtual

    The Moniff Film Festival Presents a free virtual film showing of the film "2040" Join us for the movie "2040" and a panel discussion around clean energy with board members John Kondos and Dori Drachman. More details and to register here.

  • Radically Rural Remote

    Virtual

    Hosted by the Hannah Grimes Center, the Radically Rural Remote summit is a virtual day-long conference discussing all things rural town development. The MSH is excited to be hosting the Clean Energy Track, featuring discussions with some of our nation’s clean energy experts. Panels will be discussing some of the most innovative solutions to carbon […]

    $59

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    Monadnock Sustainability Hub Annual Meeting – Remote

    Virtual

    2020 has been a year of growth and transition for the Hub. Learn about all the exciting changes that have taken place this year at our annual meeting. In addition to a brief update about the Hub, you will also get the opportunity to learn what climate actions our friends and neighbors are accomplishing in […]

    Free

  • Unwrap the Future: Practical Advice to Reduce Plastic Pollution in our Communities

    Virtual

    Unwrap the Future: Practical Advice to Reduce Plastic Pollution in our Communities |A Panel Discussion to Launch the Ten Towns ● Ten Actions Toolkit Sponsored by New Hampshire NETWORK: Environment, Energy, Climate With help from League of Conservation Voters and Community Action Works Monday, February 7th 6:30 - 8 pm (Virtual Event) | SIGN UP […]

    Free

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    Local Energy Action Partnership Fair, Waterbury, VT

    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 […]

    Free

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    Accessory Dwelling Units Made Easy

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

    Join us in the 1833 Room of the Peterborough Town Library for a panel discussion featuring a range of speakers to cover the in's and out's of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) followed by a Q&A session. Each participant will receive a folder chockful of information on how to add a small, secondary home to your […]

    Free

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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, cost-effective investments and environmentally responsible policies, laws and regulations, making New Hampshire a leader rather than a laggard in addressing pollution and climate change."  Your […]

    Free

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    Weathering the Storm: Towards Local Climate Resilience in the Monadnock Region

    Cheshire County Delegation Hall 12 Court Street, Keene, NH, United States

    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 […]

    Free
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    Energy Info Booth at Pumpkin Fest

    Keene City Hall 3 Washington St, Keene, NH, United States

    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.

    Free

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    Recalibrating Our Economic Compass: Embracing Circularity for a Healthy Planet

    A new economic paradigm is no longer a mere option but an urgent necessity. The circular economy, a model that mimics nature's cyclical patterns, offers a concrete path toward a sustainable and equitable future, ushering in an era of resource stewardship and prosperity. Circularity concepts challenge the fundamental assumptions of our "take-make-dispose linear economic system. […]