Renewable & Energy Efficiency Resources
In New Hampshire's agricultural sector, there's a growing need for sustainable practices. With rising energy costs and climate change concerns, integrating renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency is crucial for farms statewide. From small family-owned enterprises to larger commercial operations, adopting these technologies and practices not only reduces carbon footprints but also offers economic benefits, ensuring the long-term viability of the state's farms.
Below you will find local resources to support farms in implementing renewable and energy efficiency options.
Service Providers
The following is a resource list of energy efficiency service providers in the Monadnock Region. Solar installers, energy auditors, weatherizing specialists and more are included below.
This list was compiled and graciously shared by our partners at the Monadnock Sustainability Hub.
Looking for more local info on energy efficiency and solar? Check out a separate resource list here.*
*This list was last updated on 2/21/24
Primary Focus | Secondary Focus (if any) | Organization | Services | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solar | Granite State Solar | solar, batteries | Based in Bow | https://www.granitestatesolar.com/ | |
Solar | Heating and Cooling | Green Energy Options | minisplits, solar, heating with wood | Keene Area | https://greenenergyoptions.com/ |
Solar | Norwich Solar | solar for farms, businesses, and other large projects | Northern New England, based in Upper Valley | https://norwichsolar.com/ | |
Solar | Heating and Cooling | Revision Energy | solar, heat pumps, batteries | New England | https://www.revisionenergy.com/ |
Weatherization | Audits | NH Saves | audit, weatherization if qualified | NH-wide | https://nhsaves.com/ |
Audits | Horizon Residential Energy Services | contracts with utlities to carry out NH Saves programs; does not provide private services to homeowners | limited to Liberty customers | https://www.horizon-res.com/ | |
Financial Assistance | Southwestern Community Services | fuel assistance, electrical assistance | Cheshire, Sullivan Counties | https://www.scshelps.org/energy-assistance/ | |
Financial Assistance | Weatherization | Southern NH Services | fuel assistance, funded home upgrades | Hillsborough County | https://www.snhs.org/services/fuel-assistance |
Audits | A Plus Energy Services | audits and weatherization; NH Saves contractor | Monadnock Region | https://www.aplusenergyservices.com/ | |
Audits | P&M Installed Building Solutions | NH Saves contractor | Londonderry Area | https://pm-insulation.com/ | |
Audits | Quality Insulation | audits and weatherization; NH Saves contractor | Monadnock Region, based in Nashua | https://www.truteam.com/branches/nh/nashua/675/ | |
Audits | S.E.E.D.S. by Margaret Dillon | building and commercial audits, envelope design | Jaffrey Area |
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Energy Resources & Webinar Recordings
Resources
The USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides grants for small businesses and agricultural producers to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy technology. REAP grants cover up to 50% of eligible project costs. Eligible technologies include solar, wind, geothermal, wood heat or power, anaerobic digesters, weatherization, the installation of energy efficient equipment, and more.
Clean Energy NH is an approved REAP Technical Assistance provider, meaning they have funding from USDA to help farmers and small businesses apply for a REAP grant. Check out their website to determine REAP grant eligibility, identify the right energy-saving project for your business, apply for REAP grant funding, and complete your project.
Looking for more local info on energy efficiency and solar? Check out a separate resource list here.*
Webinars
CCCD offered webinars & workshops through Fall 2024 highlighting different energy practices on farms in our region. View recordings of our recent webinar offerings below!