energy efficiency

New Solar Opportunities for New Hampshire Municipalities

Why is Everyone Talking about Solar in New Hampshire?

More than ever, municipalities across New Hampshire are exploring the financial and environmental benefits of going solar. How do we know this? Because our co-owners are talking with municipal partners, evaluating municipal lands, responding to municipal RFP/RFQs, and developing and constructing municipal solar projects every day.

Informational Webinar on Federal Funding for Building Energy Codes

Join us for this informational session hosted by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen and hear from energy experts to learn more about federal funding for building energy codes. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides $1 billion for states and local governments with the authority to adopt building energy codes to adopt and implement the latest building energy codes, zero energy building codes, or equivalent codes or standards. The energy code is just one of several types of building codes that help contribute to the overall health, safety, efficiency, and long-term resilience of buildings.

Informational Webinar on New Federal Incentives for Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy

 Join us for this informational session hosted by the office of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen and the New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA) to learn more about new federal incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy in the Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law in August 2022.

Join your host, NHMA's Government Finance Advisor Katherine Heck, and Senator Shaheen's team of experts who will review the tax incentives, rebates and other investments to build a cleaner energy economy and lower energy costs for families, business and communities.

NHARPC CORNER: Helping Municipalities Meet Their Energy Goals

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

Take Advantage of Local Renewable Hydropower for Your Municipality

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

Navigating the Solar Development Landscape Webinar

Join NHMA and NH Association of Counties for a discussion around solar development and how to develop a project at the municipal and county level.  Hear from subject matter experts who can help answer your questions about solar development challenges and issues in New Hampshire.

Webinar lead by:  Amy Manzellia, Esq. of BCM Environmental & Land Law and Maureen Callahan and Steve Birndorf of USource.

 

How New Hampshire Municipalities Can Take Advantage of the Expanded Net Metering Opportunities Webinar

Under recently approved HB 315, New Hampshire cities, towns and schools have the ability to significantly increase their adoption of renewable energy and receive financial incentives while doing so. This enhanced subsidy will result in a significant injection of renewable energy into the state, having long term benefits for utilities, energy users and the environment.

Keene’s Path to Community Power in New Hampshire

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

What is Community Power and How Does Community Power Work?

RSA 53-E, relative to aggregation of electric customers by municipalities and counties, was updated in 2019 by the passage of Senate Bill 286, known as the "Community Power Law." This legislation enables local governments (cities, towns, and counties) to procure and provide electricity on behalf of their residents and businesses.