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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 100% Clean Energy States and the 100% Clean Energy Collaborative

    This Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) webinar will provide an overview of the goals and activities that 14 states plus the District of Columbia have undertaken to achieve 100% clean electricity. David Hochschild of the California Energy Commission will discuss California’s 100% clean energy goal, how other states could benefit by adopting a similar goal, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 the Nature-based Solutions Initiative will be hosting a virtual event, NbS Digital Dialogues, to discuss key issues around NbS and draw conclusions that can be fed into […]

  • CENH Policy Update Featuring FERC Net-Metering Petition Discussion

    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 […]

  • 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

    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

    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
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 how these systems can be used in home and commercial settings. This is a great opportunity to learn more about a new technology, and to […]

    Free
  • New Hampshire Solve Climate by 2030: Green Recovery, Climate Solutions, and a Just Transition

    Virtual

    Join Antioch University New England’s Alliance for Youth Climate Leadership for a state-wide virtual teach-in on ambitious, but achievable New Hampshire-specific solutions to climate change. Hear from a panel of experts and participate in a discussion on steps you can take to solve climate by 2030. You can find more information here and contact aycl@antioch.edu […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

  • 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
  • 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
  • Button-Up Weatherization Workshop

    Button up your home, not your coat! Come join the Keene Clean Energy Team, ButtonUp Vermont, the City of Keene, and the Monadnock Sustainability Hub on May 25th from 6-7:30 […]

    Free
  • Monadnock Community Power Roundtable

    Keene Public Library Heberton Hall 60 Winter Street, Keene, United States

    Join the Monadnock Sustainability Hub and the Southwest Region Planning Commission in celebrating the Monadnock towns that passed their Community Power plans and in supporting towns that are in the […]

  • Winchester Unveils Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Array

    64 Duso Road Winchester, NH 64 Duso Road, Winchester, NH, United States

    The town of Winchester installed their first solar array at the Winchester Wastewater Treatment Plant. The 297-kilowatt array — installed by Brentwood-based ReVision Energy — is estimated to produce nearly […]

    Free
  • Networking for a Sustainable NH: What We Can Do Together

    Virtual

    The event is sponsored by NH Network: Environment, Energy, Climate In New Hampshire, 18 months ago during the COVID lockdown, a group of concerned citizens from across the state Zoomed together […]

    Free
  • Clean Energy Track

    Wed-Thurs  September 21-22: Radically Rural includes a Clean Energy track with intriguing presentations and panels over both days.  You can register for either in-person attendance in Keene or virtual attendance […]

  • Drive Electric Expo – Franklin Pierce University

    Franklin Pierce University 40 University Drive, Rindge, United States

    Come out for a day of Learning and Fun about Electric Vehicles and Exciting Plans that you can take part in for the Monadnock Region!  Check out electric vehicles (EVs), […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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.  […]

  • Local Energy Solutions Conference, Doubletree Center in Manchester

    Doubletree Center in Manchester 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, United States

    Friday, October 14, all-day Local Energy Solutions Conference, Doubletree Center in Manchester. The annual event hosted by Clean Energy NH in partnership with the LES Workgroup features presentations by industry […]

  • 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 […]

  • Keene Climate Café

    Brewbakers Cafe 48 Emerald Street, Keene, NH

    Concerned about the climate crisis? Hopeful? Overwhelmed? Want to help but not sure how? A Climate Cafe is an open, inclusive, nonjudgmental space for connecting about climate change,  sharing experiences, […]

  • Get Going with Green Energy

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

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Giving Tuesday

    Giving Tuesday is a great time to support MSH’s collaborative efforts toward a green, clean Monadnock region. Give where you live!

  • 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 […]

  • NH Agricultural Policy Forum

    Virtual

    Topics include 2023 Farm Bill policy priorities, Inflation Reduction Act impact on New England small-scale farms; soil health; farm to school; food access bills coming to the NH legislature, & […]

  • 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).

  • The Electric Grid of the Future Needs Transactive Energy

    Virtual

    Lately we have heard about “smart electric grids,” which balance demand with available power. Transactive Energy can coordinate distributed energy resources, such as solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles. The […]

  • Jaffrey-Rindge Martin Luther King Day Commemoration

    Park Theater, Jaffrey 19 Main St., Jaffrey, NH

    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.

  • 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 […]