Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a great time to support MSH’s collaborative efforts toward a green, clean Monadnock region. Give where you live!
Discover sustainability events happening across the Monadnock region.
Giving Tuesday is a great time to support MSH’s collaborative efforts toward a green, clean Monadnock region. Give where you live!
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 on Weds., December 7th. Keene’s Clean Energy team invites homeowners and landlords from all area towns to learn about rebates and incentives to save money […]
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, & more. Register now for this free event.
Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) offers an informational session for this year's grant program (applications due on February 1st).
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 utility NH Electric Co-op provides a speaker and moderator for this webinar from 5:30-7pm. Click here to register.
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.
Community Power is coming to many towns in New Hampshire in April 2023! Energy costs have risen, and New Hampshire utility customers are paying the price. Everyone wants access to clean power with lower bills. Community Power can do this for you and more utility customers! This event is both in-person in Derry and accessible […]
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.) […]
This free webinar was prompted by the recent release of a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), “New England State Climate Action Assessment 2022.” Dr Reinmar Seidler, UMass Boston and NH Network, will moderate a discussion led by Jo Field and Miriam Israel, UNH Sustainability Institute Summer Fellows and Roger Stephenson, Northeast Regional […]
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 […]
Interested in saving your residents money, reducing carbon emissions, and transforming the electricity system? This forum will provide an introduction to Community Power, and introduce towns to one way they can adopt Community Power, which is through Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire. The free webinar will equip participants with resources and support towards joining […]
Free energy savings webinar tailored for residential landlords! The information shared at this event will be especially helpful for owners of 1-4 unit rental housing, but also speak to landlords with larger multis. The evening starts with an NHSaves Button Up Workshop focused on saving costs related to heating and cooling. The first speaker is […]
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. […]
Cheshire County Conservation District kicks off its 2023 series focused on on-farm energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for farmers and service providers, with a farm tour in Westmoreland! The first event will be at Stuart and John's Sugarhouse and Restaurant, and registration is required for the farm visits. For more information: info@cheshireconservation.org or 603-756-2988 x3011
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, […]
In this webinar, hear how CENH is driving forward clean energy policy in the New Hampshire state legislature and the panelists' outlook for the remainder of the 2023 legislative session. Pressing topics of interest this year include: net-metering, electric vehicles (EV) charging infrastructure, energy efficiency measures, community scale renewable energy, among others. If interested to […]
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 […]
Hosted by NHPR’s climate & energy reporter Mara Hoplamazian, this summit brings together people from across the region to talk about opportunities for transformative action in the face of the climate change crisis. Hear about climate solutions that address more than just our environment; solutions that could change the way we live, how we get around, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The first 5 days of May each features a unique, NH energy topic-focused event, some virtual and some in-person. The sessions are titled: NH Energy Week kick-off, with remarks from officials and other leaders; Investing in Resiliency; Virtual Career & Resource Fair; Powering NH's Energy Future. There is also an in-person social event at Smuttynose […]
Andy Duncan, building energy efficiency and weatherization expert, presents a free workshop for homeowners at the Recreation Center in Keene. He will share important information for residents to learn how to make their homes more energy efficient, thus getting Keene closer to its 100% Clean Energy goals. The speaker will be very happy to answer […]
A new report commissioned by Sierra Club explains how spikes in the price of fossil gas are the cause of the dramatic rise in electricity rates for New England customers. This webinar highlights that the recent increase in electricity prices ultimately demonstrate the risks of continuing to depend on volatile commodities like fossil gas and […]
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 […]
Offshore wind is said to be New England’s greatest untapped energy resource. Today, Europe has well over 5000 offshore turbines producing carbon-free energy. The US has five. There is a strong push to access this clean energy, but – it’s complicated! There is pushback from many quarters. In this webinar, a panel of experts will address the fog […]
GYF is the biggest Alternative Fuel (AF) and Electric Vehicle (EV) event hosted at the NH Motor Speedway! GYF spotlights diverse vehicle, equipment, fuel, technology, and infrastructure alternatives: biodiesel, electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane for commercial and municipal LD/MD/HD on-road and off-road, vehicles and equipment, as well as other fuel efficiency strategies in transportation. […]
Join Clean Energy NH and the The Forward Foundation for an interactive workshop for local energy champions, local elected leaders, and those interested in getting clean energy projects off the ground in New Hampshire. Click here to register.
Save the date! Further information TBA (check organizers' website).
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 […]
Global climate negotiations will continue with the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) 28 conference in the United Arab Emirates (UAR) in December. The Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA) presents a lively discussion of the state of global climate action and the development of a clean energy economy as the world […]
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 […]
POSTPONED - STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE Several local Electric Vehicle (EV) owners will be on hand at Monadnock Regional High School during Swanzey's Old Home Day, between 10am and 12 noon! Visitors will be able to see a Tesla sedan, a Rivian truck and a Chevy Bolt compact hatchback, and speak with their owners […]
Part of the 2023 tour for farmers and service providers, focused on on-farm energy efficiency and renewable energy projects! Part of a series offering visits to local farms to learn and connect with other farmers and resources. Registration required, register here. Questions? info@cheshireconservation.org or 603-756-2988 x3011
Are you an employer or employee interested in learning more about workplace charging? Join a panel of experts who discuss the many benefits of installing workplace charging. You will learn about the process, site requirements, infrastructure, charging equipment, and so much more! Panelists are leaders from each of the Northern New England Clean Cities Coalitions: […]
We are crashing the Covenant Living Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 5! (Well, not really, as the organizers have welcomed us.) So far the following vehicles and their owners plan to be on hand to share why they love to Drive Electric: Tesla Model 3; Chevy Bolt EV or EUV. You might even be […]
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 […]
Discover the Potential of Geothermal Heating and Cooling! Heat is a valuable resource in the colder climates of northern New England, where our communities are deeply rooted in rural traditions. The Vermont Community Geothermal Alliance invites individuals from Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and neighboring states to embark on a journey of exploration. Kicking off this series […]
Calling advocates of public transportation and public Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure: The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT), which is made up of the five Executive Councilors and the Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), has scheduled public hearings throughout the state to talk about their Ten Year Plan. Its purpose […]
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 […]
By attending this webinar you will find practical information about how to reduce your monthly energy bills. You will also learn how to access the "bank account" that has been created for you under the IRA (and similar state legislation) to help make today’s most efficient electric heating, AC, and transportation options more affordable. Signatories of a climate […]
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.
Join others gathering at the Keene Public Library for an introduction to Electric Vehicles presented by Steve Russell. The presentation will take place in Cohen Hall. Please register if you plan to attend.
NHDES has applied to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) discretionary Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program for community-based electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). If awarded, NHDES plans to release a funding opportunity aimed at installing EV charging stations within communities. The goal is to serve downtown communities, multi-unit dwellings, rural locations, transit hubs, and […]
The annual Local Energy Solutions Conference is New Hampshire's premier energy event for local energy champions, policymakers, municipal officials, state agencies, and industry representatives. Organizers have assembled speakers to report on 11 engaging topics, including Community Power, workforce, local solutions, and IRA/BIL incentives one year in. See the LES website for the latest updates, details […]
Learn about: 1. Various home battery systems: Tesla Powerwall, Generac, SolarEdge, FranklinWH, Fortress (with Sol-Ark inverter) and more! 2. How to size a battery for a home 3. DC coupled vs. AC coupled storage 4. Transactive Energy (using EV's to feed the grid) 5. Bidirectional EV charging 6. Grid-tied vs. off-grid storage systems 7. Fire […]
NH Sierra Club's monthly meeting, this time including State Rep. McWilliams who will share about a few bills and the Science, Technology and Energy Com. These meetings offer a chance to be with friends and offer the opportunity to plan, act and grow a community-based movement in New Hampshire. This year in New Hampshire we […]
Learn why the U.S. Military considers climate change a serious security concern. From its far-flung bases to its key supply lines and its significant energy consumption, the armed services must make sober and realistic assessments of climate risks. How are they preparing for these challenges? To register for this webinar click here.
You are invited to Rewiring America's first-ever educational course! Why Electrify is an interactive, 90-minute online session designed with electrification beginners and newbies in mind. Organizers will explain what "electrifying everything" means and the benefits this energy switch could unlock for American households. A sneak-preview is available on You Tube. To register go to Rewiring America.
Monadnock Region town and city staff, committee, and board volunteers: The Hub and partner Clean Energy New Hampshire are planning an evening celebration where town officials, committee members and others active in municipal clean energy projects will come together to report on their projects, share information and inspire new collaborations. Topics include municipal solar, electrifying […]
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.
What can science teach us about how to help more people flourish amid the compounding crises of the 21st century? Learn from leading experts in the field of flourishing across a range of disciplines. A session of interest to climate action advocates: Planetary flourishing: inspiring science, wisdom and action. The Global Flourishing Conference is virtual […]
The NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) seeks "stakeholder"* input to guide their update to the state's Climate Action Plan. This session is one of three cross-sector gatherings where people working on greenhouse gas and air pollution reduction efforts, advocates, non-profits, regional and city/town planners, association leaders, etc. can talk together about priorities and projects […]
Many of us think about climate change’s impact on the environment, but we might not consider its real and increasing impact on human health. As the World Health Organization stated, “the climate crisis is a health crisis” — and just like the unusual weather patterns we’re seeing, these health impacts are happening right now. Join […]
The Yale Center for Environmental Communication invites you to a conversation on deep canvassing around climate change moderated by Dr. Joshua Kalla, Associate Professor of Political Science at Yale University, and featuring Montana Burgess, Executive Director of Neighbours United and Steve Deline, Co-Founder at The New Conversation Initiative. “Deep canvassing” is an outreach method that […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a webinar with the Department of the Treasury that will provide an overview of IRS Tax Credits that may be used in tandem with the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program, or separately for those who did not apply or did/do not win an EPA award. This is about […]
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly from the chapter authors. For the session on this specific chapter, register here.
NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) received a federal grant to update their 2009 "climate action plan." 350 New Hampshire (350NH) deems the 2009 NHDES plan to be insufficient and ineffective in meeting goals to combat the climate crisis in our state. This is one of three virtual meetings for members of the wider community […]
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly from the chapter authors. For the session on this specific chapter, register here.
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 […]
From climate-fueled weather disasters to the Inflation Reduction Act and COP28, climate change has been in the headlines throughout 2023. Most sobering are warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the US National Climate Assessment, and other experts that the world needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically if we are to avoid […]
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 […]
NH Sierra Club holds monthly meetings on Zoom to create a community of likeminded Granite Staters to plan, act and grow a community-based movement in New Hampshire. They invite you to bring your passion, creativity and experiences to collaborate with other activists. They believe in Climate Democracy -- that is when the US constitution says […]
In the period 2005 - 2016, NH ranked first in New England and second in the entire U.S. for percent of emissions reduced! How can this be? What forces affect our current status? In this virtual event, Clean Energy New Hampshire's Director of the Clean Energy Transition, Chris Skoglund, will talk about policies that have affected […]
You are invited to attend this webinar for a live briefing about the results of a recent climate messaging study. The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) tested multiple framings of 18 different policies with nearly 60,000 people across 23 countries — representing 70% of the world’s population. Project leads John Marshall and Jessica […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a webinar to review common questions about its Clean School Bus (CSB) program, which awards funding to support the transition to electric school buses across the nation. The organizers will also take live questions. This is one in a series of webinars to assist EPA CSB applicants. Here […]
NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) received a federal grant to update their 2009 "climate action plan." 350 New Hampshire (350NH) deems the 2009 NHDES plan to be insufficient and ineffective in meeting goals to combat the climate crisis in our state. This is one of three virtual meetings for members of the wider community […]
American Climate Corps is a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy. The Corps will put a new generation of Americans to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change. American […]
On January 1st, new rules went into effect for the $3,750 or $7,500 federal tax credit. Plug In America's policy experts will explain the rules and answer your questions. Here's what they'll be covering: EV incentives at the local, state and federal levels Current credits for new, previously owned and commercial and municipal EVs Transferability […]
The NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) seeks "stakeholder"* input to guide their update to the state's Climate Action Plan. This session is one of three cross-sector gatherings where people working on greenhouse gas and air pollution reduction efforts, advocates, non-profits, regional and city/town planners, association leaders, etc. can talk together about priorities and projects […]
NH Sierra Club holds monthly meetings on Zoom to create a community of likeminded Granite Staters to plan, act and grow a community-based movement in New Hampshire. They invite you to bring your passion, creativity and experiences to collaborate with other activists. They believe in Climate Democracy -- that is when the US constitution says […]
American Climate Corps is a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy. The Corps will put a new generation of Americans to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change. American […]
There are 13 different Clean Energy Tax Credits available to non-taxed entities in the form of a cash refund for part of project expenditure. Support for renewable energy projects like small solar or wind, Electric Vehicles (EVs) including trucks and buses, and EV charging installations may be the ones of greatest interest to Monadnock Region […]
Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, the League of Conservation Voters, and the Irving Institute for Energy & Society at Dartmouth College will host a youth forum at the intersection of public policy, climate action, and the clean energy economy. Through this public, in-person event, NH students will engage with policy and corporate leaders, celebrated authors and […]
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. […]
NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) received a federal grant to update their 2009 "climate action plan." 350 New Hampshire (350NH) deems the 2009 NHDES plan to be insufficient and ineffective in meeting goals to combat the climate crisis in our state. This is one of three virtual meetings for members of the wider community […]
The Department of Energy is poised to update standards for home furnaces and water heaters, and the new efficiency requirements could dramatically accelerate the use of heat pumps nationally. New water heater standards could make heat pump water heaters the dominant water heating technology by the end of the decade (up from 2% today). The […]
American Climate Corps is a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy. The Corps will put a new generation of Americans to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change. American […]
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 […]
Join VECAN (Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network) and Efficiency Vermont to find out one of the ways that New Englanders can heat their homes in the cleanest and most efficient ways. This webinar will explain how heat pumps work, and what programs are available to transition homes to heat pumps. (Some of the information […]
American Climate Corps is a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy. The Corps will put a new generation of Americans to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing environmental justice, deploying clean energy, implementing energy efficient technologies, and tackling climate change. American […]
Funding abounds for environmental and energy projects, from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the Inflation Reduction Act and more. But how is a municipality to make sense of the alphabet stew of possibilities? Few New Hampshire municipalities can afford a full-time grants writer to sort through the many funding opportunities currently presented by the Inflation Reduction […]
Is your heating system getting old? Are your oil bills expensive? Consider upgrading to clean, energy efficient heat pumps! They are efficient air conditioners as well. Most important, they are an essential part of keeping the climate healthy for our kids and their kids. Join us to learn how they work and how they can […]
Project Drawdown is an international group focused on finding solutions to our problem of carbon pollution, and pointing to the most effective solutions across every sector of our lives and economies. Join Project Drawdown scientist Amanda Smith as she explores how buildings contribute to climate pollution and what can be done to reduce their impact. […]