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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Audits | Resilient Buildings Group | Audits | Monadnock Region | http://www.resilientbuildingsgroup.com/services/audits/ | |
Audits | Mill City Energy | audits and weatherization | Based in Manchester | https://millcityenergy.com/ | |
Audits | Building Alternatives | NH Saves contractor | Monadnock Region possible | https://www.buildingalternatives.com/ | |
Weatherization | Audits | Yankee Thermal Imaging | Audits, weatherization; NH Saves contractor | Monadnock Region | https://www.yankeethermalimaging.com/ |
Weatherization | Audits | ABC Energy Savings | NH Saves contractor, retrofits, weatherization | NH-wide, based in Concord | https://www.abcenergysavings.com/ |
Weatherization | Audits | Turn Cycle Solutions | audits and weatherization; NH Saves contractor | located in Nashua, works in our region | https://turncyclesolutions.com/ |
Weatherization | EarthShare Construction | NH Saves contractor | based in the Upper Valley | https://www.earthshareconstruction.com/ | |
Weatherization | Shakes to Shingles | Weatherization, inspection, NH Saves contractor | located in Concord | https://www.shakestoshingles.com/ | |
Weatherization | Colonial Insulation & Fireproofing | NH Saves contractor | located in Rindge | https://www.colonialgreenproducts.com/ | |
Weatherization | Builders Installed Products NH | air sealing, insulation, building contracting | tri-state with local office in Westmoreland | https://www.buildersinstalledproductsnh.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB%20Listing | |
Heating and Cooling | Gary Jackson Heating | HVAC, minisplits | Marlborough & Keene Areas | https://www.garyjacksonheatingservices.com/ | |
Heating and Cooling | Audits | BlocPower | Project Manage installs of heat pumps with energy audits and weatherization | Peterborough Residents | https://www.blocpower.io/posts/blocpower-partners-with-town-of-peterborough-nh-to-pilot-building-electrification-program |
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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!