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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 on their minds in a conversational format with our staff of subject-matter experts. Curious about how the legislative session wrapped-up and what may be coming […]

Moniff International Film Festival Presents: 2040

Virtual

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

Radically Rural Remote

Virtual

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

$59

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 events below. Visit cleanenergykeene.com for more details.

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 stories, along with photos, drone imagery, and an interactive map comprise a virtual tour of Keene homes powered by the sun. Take the tour HERE

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 from three break-out sessions. Each session will do a deep dive into one of three priority actions: Community Power, Home Energy Labeling/Benchmarking, and Electrification of […]

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 identifying science-based emission reduction goals for New Hampshire—is nearing a conclusion of it’s work and will soon be writing a report either supporting or not […]

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 management, siting, & financing, group net metering & community power, electric vehicles & beneficial electrification, community planning, cleantech, & more!". REGISTER HERE Cost ranges from […]

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 who would like to purchase shares in this net metered project! There are currently 18 shares available for purchase on a first come, first served […]

Group Net Metering Updates: An Overview of What You Need to Know

Virtual

Clean Energy New Hampshire is hosting a webinar all about group net metering. "Group net metering (GNM) is a popular mechanism for "sharing" renewable energy generation in the Granite State. Although similar to "virtual net metering" in other states, there are key new aspects of this program that are important to know and understand before […]

The Climate Solution that Pays Families: A Local Conversation on A National Policy

Virtual

What if there was a way to stop climate change while boosting the economy AND putting money in your pocket? It’s called the carbon cash-back solution, and with your help, it could become a reality. Join the Keene Clean Energy Team & the Monadnock Sustainability Hub for a free virtual event on Jan. 12th, featuring […]

Free

Clean Energy Jobs Forum: Insights from Young Professionals to Students & New Grads

Clean energy is a rapidly growing industry across the nation and the world as businesses, governments, and individuals take action to strengthen sustainability, increase energy independence, and reduce harmful pollution. This diverse and exciting industry poses unique opportunities for young professionals. Join the Clean Energy Jobs forum to learn from fellow young professionals about different […]

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

Virtual

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 transportation by 2050 is an ambitious goal ... but Peterborough is not alone. Many towns and cities across the nation have adopted this goal, including […]

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 films and panel discussions to celebrate and cultivate a more resilient world. REGISTER HERE Here's a sneak peek at some of the films that will […]

Home Energy Workshop – NH Save Virtual Button Up Workshop

Virtual

The NHSaves Button Up Workshop is a free presentation specially designed for local residents who would like to conserve energy and save money on their heating and cooling bills. The workshop is hosted by the Keene Energy and Climate Committee, the Keene Clean Energy Team, and the Monadnock Sustainability Hub and it is sponsored by NHSaves and coordinated statewide by the Plymouth […]

Free

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 speed at which projects were queued up and the interest across the border as to whether NH could soon witness the same economic and environmental […]

$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, and Generation Strategies. Elena Cahill is an attorney, educator, business executive, investor, and entrepreneur. She is a respected thought leader and energy industry consultant with […]

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 solutions, guidelines and models for community leaders, groups and individuals to promote clean energy as a means to combat the climate crisis. In addition to […]

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 enable EV travel across NH and throughout the region. There are many reasons to drive electric – join us to hear from your friends and […]

Free

Tools for Developing Shovel-Ready Electric Vehicle Charging Station Projects

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations have the potential to generate new economic benefits and engagement opportunities with consumers, visitors and the workforce. Join us for a webinar geared for New Hampshire businesses, destinations, towns and cities. If you are interested in becoming an EV charging station site host, you are likely wondering how to go […]

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 of sustainable practices in sourcing energy, creating infrastructure and building/remodeling housing. REGISTER HERE

Local Energy Solutions Conference, 2021 – Energy Systems of Our Future

  Friday October 8th, 2021 at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH The Local Energy Solutions Conference is the event of the year for local energy champions, policymakers, municipal officials, town staff, regulators, and industry representatives.  This year, session topics for the conference include: Community Power, Grid of the Future, Next Generation Efficiency Regulation Design, […]

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 companion virtual tour featuring stories, aerial photos, advice, and more.   Learn more & take the tour here

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

En-ROADS Climate Solutions Workshop – Hosted by the Monadnock Food Co-Op

Virtual

What actions are most effective at mitigating climate change? Find out at our upcoming Climate Solutions Workshop! In collaboration with the Monadnock Food Co-Op, MSH will be presenting a virtual Climate Solutions Workshop. In this workshop, participants will explore the impact of various climate actions—from energy efficiency, to carbon pricing, to renewables—on global temperature change. […]

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 project at the local level. Subject experts Amy Manzellli, Esq. of BCM Environmental & Land Law along with Maureen Callahan and Steve Birndorf of USource […]

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 threatened by greenhouse gases put into the air by human activity. We know there are a lot of potential actions that might be taken to […]

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 on strengthening the sustainability and resilience of the Monadnock Region, to discover local climate action initiatives. Learn about community-driven clean energy and sustainability programs taking […]

Free

Building Community Around Climate Action | Community Clean Energy Solutions

Virtual

Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Monadnock Sustainability Hub. This class will feature a panel representing 3 programs: Ready for 100 campaign, Solarize Monadnock campaign, and Community Solar. It will discuss several ways to engage community and make tangible gains in local renewables. Course information: The Climate Crisis is  humankind’s greatest […]

$60

Building Community Around Climate Action |Electrify Our Transportation

Virtual

Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Monadnock Sustainability Hub. This class will feature: Global & US EV markets & trends, highlighting selected cars & trucks available and coming, exciting opportunities such as vehicle to grid (V2G) and E school buses. EV owners  Panel - Featuring different cars w/ each owner highlighting why bought it, […]

$60

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! Community Power is a new New Hampshire program that allows local governments to buy electricity for all of their residents and small businesses at wholesale […]

$60

Building Community Around Climate Action | En-ROADS Climate Change Solutions Workshops

Virtual

Co-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Monadnock Sustainability Hub. The En-ROADS climate solutions simulator enables citizens and policy makers to evaluate various solutions to determine their effect on the temperature rise at the end of this century. The latest update allows for exploring numerous climate change impacts in greater detail such as the impacts […]

$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 PM at the Keene Parks and Recreation Center for this free home energy workshop! Presenter Bob Eldredge, BPI certified energy auditor, will reach us now […]

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 process of creating theirs! During the Community Power Roundtable, we will hear insights, ask each other questions, and create a stronger network of Community Power […]

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 390,000 kilowatt-hours of solar electricity annually, according to a news release from ReVision Energy. Winchester is celebrating the new installation at a ribbon cutting Monday […]

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 to share information about how NH was preparing for climate change (or not).  That group, NH Network: Environment, Energy, Climate is exploring ways to move the […]

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 at a lower rate.

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), talk to EV owners, take a test drive!

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. In person or virtual via Zoom. Register by emailing bcummings708@gmail.com or call Wendy at 603-847-9621.

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.  ButtonUp home weatherization workshop, sponsored by Clean Energy Team.  

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 leaders, panel discussions on the Granite State’s most pressing topics, and demonstrations of new clean energy technologies. Early Bird registration through Sept 9.

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 the Clean Energy Team: a bike or walking tour of central Keene solar installations available as a virtual tour at your convenience. Solar tour information […]

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, speaking from the heart, and seeing what ideas emerge. Climate Cafe models are used all over the world: come be a part of the first […]

Why are NH’s Electric Bills So High? (…and what can we do about it?)

Virtual

Soaring energy bills are top-of-mind in New Hampshire these days. Can we blame them all on the war in Ukraine, or are they a result of policy action and inaction over a number of years? Two experts on the NH energy scene discuss how we got here and explore ways to remedy the situation. WHO […]

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 which approach is best for your organization, however, can be challenging, especially if you’re only beginning to research your options. Join us on October 27th […]

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 an emphasis on providing them for low-and-moderate income households. For information or to volunteer: https://windowdressers.org/new-hampshire-massachusetts-community-builds/

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 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 […]

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, & more. Register now for this free event.

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 utility NH Electric Co-op  provides a speaker and moderator for this webinar from 5:30-7pm. Click here to register.

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.

What to know before Community Power goes live this spring

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 […]

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 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.) […]

Climate Resilience in New England, How Does NH Stack Up?

Virtual

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 […]

Free

Consumer Advocate Don Kreis to Speak in Keene

Historical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main St, Keene, United States

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 […]

Free

Community Power Forum

Virtual

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 for Residential Landlords

Virtual

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 […]

Free

Climate Cafe – Listen – Be Heard – Connect

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

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 […]

Free

Electric School Bus Demonstration

Butler's Bus Service 43 Pine St, White River Junction, United States

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 […]

Free

Electric School Bus Demonstration

St Johnsbury Academy 1000 Main St, St Johnsbury, United States

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 […]

Free

Electric School Bus Demonstration

White Mountains Community College 2020 Riverside Dr, Berlin, NH, United States

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. […]

Free

Reverse Osmosis and Maple Efficiency Tour

Stuart and John's Sugarhouse and Restaurant 31 Route 63, Westmoreland, NH, United States

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

Free

National Day of Action Against Banks Funding Fossil Fuel Projects

Central Square Central Square, Keene, United States

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 […]

Free

Large-scale Solar Workshop

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

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 […]

Free

Electric School Bus Demonstration

Bethlehem Public Library 2245 Main St, Bethlehem, NH, United States

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 […]

Free

The Future of Electric Utilities

The Hotel Concord 11 South Main St, Concord, NH, United States

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 […]

$40

Monadnock Energy Forum

Whitcomb Hall 17 Main St, Swanzey, NH, United States

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, […]

Free

Electric School Bus Demonstration

River Bend Tech Center 35 Oxbow Dr, Bradford, VT, United States

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 […]

Free

Electric School Bus Demonstration

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, […]

Free

Prepare for 2023’s Legislative Crossover

Virtual

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 […]

$5

Community Supported Solar and Solar Array Tour

Sun Moon Farm 121 Thomas Rd, Rindge, NH, United States

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 […]

Free

NHPR By Degrees Climate Summit

UNH Strafford Room 83 Main St, Durham, United States

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, […]

Free

Local Energy Action Partnership Fair, Waterbury, VT

Crossett Brook Middle School 5672 Vermont Route 100, Duxbury, VT, United States

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 […]

Free

Learn about your Inflation Reduction Act $10,600 bank account!

Monadnock Food Co-op 34 Cypress St, Keene, NH, United States

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 […]

Free

Drive Electric Expo at Earth Day festivities

Whitney Brothers Parking Area 93 Railroad St, Keene, United States

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 […]

Free

Rally for Climate Action

Central Square Central Square, Keene, United States

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 […]

Free

New Hampshire Energy Week

Virtual

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 […]

Free

NH Saves Button Up Workshop in Keene

Keene Recreation Center 312 Washington Street, Keene, NH

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 […]

Free

Fossil-Fueled Rates: White Paper Webinar

Virtual

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 […]

Free

WKBK Radio News and Talk: Clean Energy News

Virtual

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 […]

Electric School Bus Peer Exchange

Virtual

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, […]

Free

Energy Fair in Wilmington, VT

Public Safety Complex, Wilmington 40 Beaver St, Wilmington, VT, United States

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 […]

Free

Clearing the Fog: Myths and Misconceptions Around Offshore Wind in New England

Virtual

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 […]

Free