Energy Links
Many organizations exist at the local, regional, state, and federal level to help you and your community save energy and money. Follow the links below to learn more about each one.
NH Carbon Coalition
The Carbon Coalition is a non-partisan coalition of citizens, scientists, businesses, students, communities, and organizations who’ve come together to educate NH citizens about the local & global impacts of climate change and promote national and local action on climate change solutions.
NH Community Energy Project
A wiki page designed for Local Energy Committees to share information and learn from one another.
NH Carbon Challenge
The NH Carbon Challenge works to educate, inspire, and support sustained reductions in residential energy consumption. Residents who participate in the challenge take simple steps to reduce their home energy consumption and protect the climate.
ICLEI
ICLEI is an international association of local governments as well as national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.
Clean Air-Cool Planet
Clean Air-Cool Planet’s mission is to solve the global warming problem through civic engagement, education, and effective policy.
NH Sustainable Energy Association
NHSEA provides NH residents to incorporate renewable energy and sustainable technologies into their lives.
NH Department of Environmental Services
NH Office of Energy & Planning
NH Governor’s Office of Economic Stimulus
EPA Climate & Energy Municipal Network
This is an informational resource network that supports local governments’ efforts to use clean energy strategies to advance a number of community priorities.
EPA Community Energy Challenge
The Community Energy Challenge is an opportunity for municipalities across New England to identify simple and cost-effective measures that increase energy efficiency and renewable energy use while reducing air pollution and saving money.
EPA Energy Star for Local Governments
Energy Star offers resources specifically geared for local governments looking to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings.
EPA State & Local Climate & Energy Program
This site helps state and local governments understand, plan, and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within their jurisdictions. It brings together EPA resources to serve as a one-stop shop for government officials seeking information and resources related to climate change and clean energy.
New England Grassroots Environmental Fund
The Fund uses networking, skill-building, and grant making to fuel civic engagement, local activism, and social change across New England.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
This is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
nhsaves
nhsaves is a collaborative of NH’s electric utilities working with the NH Public Utilities Commission and other interested parties to provide NH residents with information, programs, and support designed to reduce energy use, save money, and protect the environment.
RSA 674:17 I (j)
Zoning ordinances shall be designed to encourage the installation and use of solar, wind, or other renewable energy systems…
RSA 674:36 II (k)
The subdivision regulations which the planning board adopts may encourage the installation and use of solar, wind, or other renewable energy systems…
RSA 38-D
An act enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions...
Track energy bills in NH State Legislature
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
RGGI is the 1st mandatory, market-based effort in the US to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 10 northeastern and mid-Atlantic states will cap and reduce CO2 emissions from the power sector 10% by 2018. States sell the emission allowances through action and invest proceeds in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other clean energy technologies.
NH Building Codes Review Board
Building Code Compliance Program
The 2009 International Energy Code and IRC, IBC, IPC, IMC, and other codes went into effect in New Hampshire on April 1, 2010. GDS Associates, OEP’s contracted subrecipient, has started energy code workshops around the state for code officials, builders, designers, and others, to give these professionals the tools and information to improve their understanding of the energy code and therefore their compliance rates. They have developed a great website for information about the trainings, as well as other relevant resources. They are also laying the groundwork for the Roadmap to get to 90% statewide energy code compliance by 2018.
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
LEED is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
Energy Star
Certain types of commercial and manufacturing buildings are eligible to receive the Energy Star rating, signifying that they use less energy, are less expensive to operate, and cause fewer greenhouse gas emissions than their peers.
Links
Nashua Regional Planning Commission
9 Executive Park Drive, Suite 201
Merrimack, NH 03054
Phone ~ 603.424.2240 | Fax ~ 603.424.2230