Discover sustainability events happening across the Monadnock region.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
We know that we need to transition to clean, renewable energy and away from dirty fossil fuels. We know we need to take care of our communities most impacted by […]
In this IRS webinar oriented towards car dealers, the federal tax agency will provide an overview of the Inflation Reduction Act Clean Vehicle Tax Credits. The event will include IRA […]
The legislative session has arrived and 350NH helped submit a bill and a house resolution! Come learn about our legislation, the legislative process, and how to testify for a bill. […]
America Is All In is an organization founded to announce that Americans and American companies are on-board with goals to cut carbon pollution to achieve worldwide goals that will protect us against the worst results of atmospheric overheating. They are co-chaired by Gina McCarthy, previously our EPA chief. You are invited to join us a […]
Button Up Workshop is an hour-long presentation about improving the energy efficiency of your home. It covers energy saving tips and NHSaves energy efficiency programs. Learn about saving electricity, benefits […]
February 14 is about one kind of love - let's make February 15 about our love for the planet, and for future generations! At this first Climate Cafe gathering of […]
As solar panel costs have lowered, and incentives have increased, more farms are turning to solar to offset electricity costs. Join this webinar to learn about site assessment, compare ground-mounted and roof-mounted systems, and incentives and funding available for solar projects. The hosts will touch on leasing land for larger solar development. and introduce resources […]
As fleets prepare for electrification, they will need to develop a plan for upskilling their technicians. This webinar will discuss electric vehicle training and certification for technicians and related service […]
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. To attend the session on this specific chapter, register here.
Solar net metering is a billing mechanism that allows owners of rooftop solar to get credits for unused energy they add back to the grid. For residential rooftop solar owners, […]
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 […]
We know that we need to transition to clean, renewable energy and away from dirty fossil fuels. We know we need to take care of our communities most impacted by […]
NHDES is working on a climate action plan, but what will we do and how will we respond if the state's version of a Climate Action Plan is not what […]
US Department of Energy (DOE) will host a webinar to learn how energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) can bridge gaps in capital funding to modernize school facilities, create healthier learning and working environments, reduce carbon footprints and ongoing costs, and optimize the use of available funds. This webinar will feature an interview with LeeAnn Kittle, […]
US Department of Energy (DOE) will host a webinar to highlight the importance of energy efficiency as a first step in going solar. Experts from USDOE, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute will provide information tailored to the nonprofits sector, including resources for benchmarking, strategies for identifying low-cost improvements, and […]
The organizers will speak with Taylor Reich from the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy about mode shift and federal funding. Register here to attend the webinar.
The climate crisis has impacted war and conflict across the globe - from access to oil to drought conditions. Attend this session to talk about the impacts of militarism on […]
~ Presented by Paul Bemis, President Granite State ASHRAE ~ Moderator: Paul Friedrichs, MD, Family Medicine physician; Board Chair, NH Healthcare Workers for Climate Action Since the dawn of the […]
The Renew America's Schools (RAS) Program is hosting a webinar to highlight how K-12 schools can use freely available resources to pursue energy improvement projects. From identifying energy savings opportunities to estimating costs and more, these tools and resources can help school leaders develop strategic plans to lower energy costs and create safer, healthier learning […]
Several Vermont energy committees are exploring how they can bring Thermal Energy Networks to their towns, using geothermal and waste heat to provide clean heating and cooling. This webinar shares the experiences and approaches of Vermonters already working to develop Thermal Energy Networks. Attendees will hear how energy committees and others are taking steps to […]
At this second Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on Climate + Advocacy, with special guest Rob Werner from the League of Conservation Voters. […]
Find out how you can save money on your clean energy equipment and upgrades! The federal government has some generous discounts and tax credits for heat pumps, solar panels, EVs, battery storage, and more. NHSaves can cover 75% of the cost for insulating and weatherizing your home or business. Find out how in this interactive […]
A series wrap-up with a community gathering to talk about how to find your place in the climate movement and how to tell your story to make change! Join us […]
Rev. Fred Small will be guest speaker as part of this Sunday service. He was a UU parish minister for nearly two decades, a respected singer-songwriter, and environmental lawyer. In […]
Are you involved in addressing climate change and supporting your community to take action? MassEnergize invites you to its first annual Community Climate Leaders Conference where attendees will be inspired, […]
The workshop will be presented by Andy Duncan, Energy Trainer and Certified Energy Auditor, with support from NHSaves in partnership with Nelson Clean Energy, the Nelson Library, and the Sullivan […]
The Story of Plastic, an award-winning expose uncovering the ugly truth of plastic pollution, will be shown at The Peterborough Community Theatre. A panel of distinctive guests will attend for a Q&A following the movie. This is a ZERO-Waste event, so please bring your own sustainable water bottle and bowl for popcorn. The film is […]
At this third Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on Climate + Faith. A chance to share ideas and learn across traditions, and featuring […]
The organizer, UU Action, describes themselves: Our Unitarian Universalist values call us to change the world. We are UUs from across New Hampshire – diverse, spirited, deeply committed and firmly grounded in our […]
Faith Climate Action Week is national Interfaith Power and Light's annual program of climate-themed worship services and sermons that spans ten days of activities in celebration of Earth Month. This […]
Green Up Keene, the annual event in which the community comes together to help beautify Keene, is set for Saturday, April 20, 2024. There will be a drive-thru supply pickup […]
With 70+ Monadnock Earth Festival vendors and organizations lining the rail trail from Keene’s Main Street to the Monadnock Food Co-op, family activities, film screenings, and the Co-op’s BBQ picnic, […]
The workshop will be presented by Andy Duncan, Energy Trainer, and Certified Energy Auditor, with support from NHSaves. Peterborough Town Library, Eben Jones Classroom (in-person and online) Sponsored by PREP […]
NH Energy Week is dedicated to advancing a sustainable and equitable energy future for the Granite State. The mission is rooted in four core principles: empowerment, equity, accessibility, and education.
Come to Peterborough’s first Climate Cafe! This event will be led by ConVal High School student Liza Petrov and feature Matt Boulton, organizer of the Keene Climate Cafés. The Peterborough […]
Mark your calendar for the Hub’s biggest fundraiser of the year! NH Gives – an initiative of the NH Center for Nonprofits - is a statewide 24-hour online fundraising event […]
“The Power of Water” follows the story of Bob King, a New Hampshire entrepreneur based in Keene, NH, whose life’s work has been rehabilitating old, abandoned dams to produce clean […]