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  • NH Ten Year Transportation Plan

    Every two years, the Governor's Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT) hosts public hearings throughout the State to present information and receive input as part of the Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TYP) update process.  GACIT and NH Department of Transportation (NHDOT) gather input from the hearings in order to inform TYP recommendations to the Governor and […]

  • 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 […]

  • LCV Climate & Coffee Event in Manchester

    Grab some coffee and join us for a round table discussion about climate change, the importance of storytelling, and ways to take climate action. We will be at the Bookery on 844 Elm Street, Manchester, NH from 4-6pm on Friday 10/25

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • “Before the Flood” Film Screening at the Keene Public Library

    If you could know the truth about the threat of climate change — would you want to know? Before the Flood, presented by National Geographic, features Leonardo DiCaprio on a journey as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, traveling to five continents and the Arctic to witness climate change firsthand. He goes on expeditions with […]

  • Monadnock Energy Hub hosts an Introduction to Community Power

    Join to Monadnock Energy Hub as it hosts Henry Herndon of Clean Energy New Hampshire for a presentation and discussion about Community Power. What is Community Power? It is a way for communities to collectively purchase electricity and use their combined purchase power to select the best electricity for their region. It is also a […]

  • 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 […]

  • New Hampshire Transportation Summit

    Description The NH Transportation Summit, hosted by the Dupont Group, will take place on Monday, November 18 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Concord Downtown. The half-day event will bring together industry professionals, trade association representatives and public officials from the legislature and regulatory agencies. The Summit will focus on innovation […]

    $25.00

  • 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 […]

  • NHSaves Button Up Workshop – Peterborough

    Join NHSaves and other local partners November 20th at 7pm at the MAxT Makerspace for an informative session presented by Ted Stiles about how to weatherize your home and save energy dollars. Doors open at 6:30pm, light refreshments will be served. To find out more information contact Dori Drachman at dori.drachman@gmail.com  

  • 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 […]

  • Climate Coffee Conversations

    Join the Hub & the League of Conservation Voters "Climate Action NH" for an evening of shared Climate Stories and Poems with fellow residents at Keene's "The Works" on Wednesday, December 11th from 5-7pm. Complementary veggie platter will be provided. All ages welcome - bring your story or poem to share!

  • 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 […]

  • NH UU Climate Action Team: 2020 Climate Justice

    We are Unitarian Universalists called to confront the climate crisis and to work for climate justice in New Hampshire. We plan to gather together in early January to plan to advocate for laws that support clean energy and Green Jobs oppose the extraction of carbon intensive fuels renew our houses of worship to be energy […]

  • The Trees of Walpole – a Winter Walk with Lynn Levine

    Join forester, naturalist, and educator Lynn Levine for an exploration of the trees of downtown Walpole, NH. The day will begin indoors at the Walpole Town Hall for a short talk about the trees we will encounter on the walk, and the historic use of some of the species we will be looking at. Learn […]

  • 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 be used to inform the vision, goals, and strategies of a community energy plan for Keene. To learn more, or register for a session, please […]

  • International Sustainable Development and Climate Change Webinar

    Please join us for the next webinar for the International Sustainable Development and Climate Change Master’s program here at Antioch New England, created for the next generation of resilience and sustainability leaders. Learn about this innovative and exciting new program, which includes on-campus intensives, online coursework, and three international trips! Faculty will be present during […]

  • 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 be used to inform the vision, goals, and strategies of a community energy plan for Keene. To learn more, or register for a session, please […]

  • 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.

  • The Growing Climate Crisis

    A presentation by Dr. Sam Miller Professor of Meteorology at Plymouth State University in the Cheshire Community Room. Hosted by Franklin Pierce University Institute for Climate Action on the FPU campus. Free Food. https://www.facebook.com/events/174194607206847/

  • 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 […]

  • 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 increasing rural prosperity. Our interactive sessions, plenary panels, and networking breaks will connect you with leaders from utilities, government, industry, nonprofits, financial institutions, and academia. […]

  • 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

  • Postponed until further Notice – Solarize Monadnock 2020 Solar Fair – Keene, NH

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Rindge Chamber Members: Business Webinar Opportunity

    On Thursday April 2, 2020 Matt Ward will be hosting a Zoom Conference call for anyone interested. He will be discussing ways for business to succeed during this difficult and unknown time. If you are interested, click the link below and follow the steps to join the conference call. Here Is the appointment link to […]

  • 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.

  • Solve Climate by 2030 Webinar Event

    Hosted by: Solve Climat by 2030 and Antioch University New England PLEASE REGISTER HERE to watch the webinar live, or if you would like to be e-mailed a link to the recording. For more information please contact chatzell@antioch.edu. Agenda 5:00 - 5:05 pm Welcome to the Power Dialog - Solve Climate by 2030 Eban Goodstein, […]

  • Virtual Youth Climate Town Hall

    The level of global mobilization underway to contain the Covid-19 crisis must also be applied to solving the existential threat of climate change.  Join 603 Forward, Next Gen NH, New Hampshire Young Democrats, Protect Our Winters Action Fund, and the League of Conservation Voters for a virtual town hall to focus on the urgent need for […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 April 21st at 5:30 PM for a Virtual Environmental Trivia Night on Zoom.  There will be two rounds of environmental trivia, teams, break out rooms, and […]

  • Voices for the Earth Summit

    Earth Day • April 22, 2020 • 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. PT An online gathering of some of the great thinkers of our time to look at how we might come out of this pandemic ready to regenerate our planet and social institutions. Register Here: https://landing.pachamama.org/earth-day Event Details Imagine a new way forward Join […]

  • Energy Efficiency Can Get Us Halfway to Climate Goals – Webinar

    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 […]

  • Earth Day Movie Screening – DISRUPTION

    Thursday, April 23rd, at 6:00PM. Screening of the movie, DISRUPTION by NextGen NH & 350NH. RSVP Here: https://www.mobilize.us/netgennh/event/267272/ "In the lead up to the largest climate mobilization in history, DISRUPTION weaves together the science, politics and psychology of our collective inaction to address the greatest ecological, social and moral challenge of our time. A who's […]

  • Uniting from Home: A virtual CCL event with Katherine Hayhoe celebrating Earth Day

    Please join Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Not all of us are able to focus on climate change right now. But for those who can, we’ll hear from climate leaders, learn about quick actions we can take to help climate change, and get trained. You can attend this […]

  • State Pollinator-Friendly Solar Initiatives

    Clean Energy States Alliance Webinar Series Recognizing that solar installations can benefit from pollinator-friendly ground cover, many states have taken action to promote this promising solar PV design and management approach. In this webinar, hosted by the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA), panelists will discuss states’ pollinator-friendly solar initiatives. Georgena Terry will provide an overview […]

  • 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 the Transportation Sector Webinar

    Transportation has surpassed electricity to become the largest source of emissions in the U.S. While recent studies project that electric vehicles will become cheaper than gas and diesel cars in […]

  • Citizen Climate Lobby – National Virtual Conference

    Register for this Conference begins May 13th - https://citizensclimatelobby.org/2020-june-conference/ This is a membership conference - see website for more details. Membership is free.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Nature Based Solutions Digital Dialogues

    Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the climate and biodiversity crises are ongoing. Transformative action to address these interrelated crises is needed now more than ever. To this end, on 7-9 July […]

  • Member Only CENH Ask Me Anything Webinar

    Join Clean Energy NH's staff for the second edition of our popular webinar Ask-Me-Anything: Clean Energy version! This member-exclusive webinar series is a platform for our members to ask questions […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $59
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    EV Owner Panel: Why Your Next Car Should Be Electric

    Virtual

    REGISTER FOR FREE The Monadnock Sustainability Hub is proud to present—in partnership with Drive Electric NH— it’s fourth Drive Electric Event as part of National Drive Electric Week—EV Owner Panel: […]

    Free

  • Energy Month

    Virtual

    October is Energy Month! To celebrate, MSH wants to share various clean energy and climate-related events happening in the Monadnock Region throughout the month of October. See the list of […]

  • Virtual Tour of Homes Powered by Solar

    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 […]

    Free

  • Keene Community Forum on 100% Renewable Goals

    The city of Keene is hosting a community forum with an update on our progress toward our 100% renewable energy goal and an opportunity to provide feedback. Attendees will choose […]

    Free

  • Summit a Public Comment in Support of NH Emission Targets

    Submitting a quick digital comment can make a difference in how New Hampshire chooses to proceed with addressing greenhouse gas emissions! The New Hampshire Emission Commission—an ad hoc commission working toward […]

  • Featured

    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

  • Local Energy Solutions Conference

    Clean Energy New Hampshire is hosting New Hampshire’s premier conference for clean energy. This two day event will discuss " renewable energy technology & policy, energy efficiency & net-zero, project […]

  • Community Supported Solar Informational Zoom Meeting

    The Cheshire County Conservation District is in the process of constructing a Community Supported Solar array at Sun Moon Farm in Rindge, NH. They are now taking requests from farms […]

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    Monadnock Community Power Group Meeting: Working Session

    January's Monadnock Community Power Group Meeting will feature a "working session" style discussion, during which we will have the opportunity to address / discuss any ideas, questions & concerns you […]

  • Featured

    How Is NH’s Climate Changing? And What Can We Do About It?

    Virtual

    CLIMATE SCIENTIST PANEL On Thursday January 21st at 7pm Peterborough Energy Action & the Monadnock Sustainability Hub will be hosting a free virtual exposition featuring a panel of top-tier climate […]

    Free

  • Heat Pumps 101: How They Work & How They Can Be Used

    Virtual

    Clean Energy New Hampshire will be hosting a free webinar on the basics of heat pumps. It will cover topics related to how heat pumps operate, their inner workings, and […]

    Free

  • Clean Energy Communities Panel

    Working Towards 100% Renewable Energy in Peterborough: Keene and Hanover share their roadmaps to a clean energy transition. Achieving town-wide 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable heat and […]

    Free

  • Earth Day Film Festival

    Virtual

    Monadnock International Film Festival, Monadnock Food Co-op, and Feast On This! Film Festival invite you to this virtual community Earth Day Film Festival, April 22-24, 2021. This online event will feature […]

  • Pioneering Smart Large-Scale Solar in NH

    Join Clean Energy New Hampshire for this special event! Solar development isn’t new to New England, but the recent solar boom in Maine has garnered significant attention both for the […]

    $45

  • Elena Cahill presents “Power Economics” – Zoom Event

    Virtual

    Join the Keene Toadstool Bookshop in welcoming Elena Cahill in an online Zoom event where she will be presenting her book Power Economics: An Executive's Guide to Energy Efficiency, Conservation, […]

  • Radically Rural Summit 2021

    September 22nd - 23rd This September, join Radically Rural for their 2021 conference, which will feature a track all about clean energy! In this track, Radically Rural seeks to provide […]

  • Real-world Reasons to Drive Electric: A Q&A with EV Owners

    There’s a lot of buzz around Electric Vehicles (EV). Automakers are announcing exciting new models, including electric SUVs and pickup trucks, and significant investments are taking place that will help […]

    Free

  • Webinar: Building a Better Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow

    Virtual

    Thursday October 7th • 6:30-8:00pm Join Greenerborough to learn how individuals, businesses and communities in southwestern NH are taking steps to ensure a more resilient future by employing a variety […]

  • Self Guided Solar Tour with Clean Energy Keene

    The Keene Clean Energy Team has put together a self-guided walking tour from Oct. 18th - 23rd with yard signs highlighting 30+ buildings powered by the sun, along with a […]

  • 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

  • Solar Development Workshop

    Virtual

    On Tuesday, November 9th, at 1:00 p.m. the NH Municipal Association, in collaboration with the NH Association of Counties, will host a webinar on solar development and how to implement a solar […]

  • En-ROADS Climate Solutions Workshop

    Virtual

    RSVP HERE! Explore solutions to avoiding rising temperatures with the EN-ROADS simulator from MIT. Most of us, along with the vast majority of world scientists know that the climate is […]

  • Clean Energy Action in the Monadnock Region

    Virtual

    Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Monadnock Sustainability Hub. Calling all New Hampshire-based climate advocates and energy enthusiasts! Join the Monadnock Sustainability Hub (MSH), a local non-profit focused […]

    Free

  • Building Community Around Climate Action | Community Power

    Virtual

    Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Monadnock Sustainability Hub. Discover how your town can take control of its electricity supply, save money, and increase its consumption of renewable energy! […]

    $60