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Energy

The environmental and economic impacts of energy use are significant. Throughout New Hampshire, the nation, and the world, meeting energy demands with available, affordable energy, without compromising environmental quality, is an ongoing challenge. Energy use – specifically the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, transportation, and heating and cooling – accounts for the vast majority of air pollution. As a nation, Americans consume more energy than any other country. According to the US Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration, the U.S. average per capita energy consumption in 2005 was 340 million British thermal units (Btus). New Hampshire’s consumption per capita for the same period was 257 million Btus, ranking New Hampshire 45th compared to other states. more…

Hot Topics (Complete List)

• EESE Board Final Report on the Independent Energy Study
• NH Independent Study of Energy Policy Issues
• Key Findings & Recommendations - Independent Study of Energy Policy
• NH Community Energy Project
• NH Energy and Climate Collaborative
• NH State Government to Lead-by-Example in Energy Efficiency – Executive Order 2005-4
  

Publications

• Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Mercury: What Consumers Should Know (Fact Sheet CO-19)
• The Climate Change Challenge: Actions NH Can Take to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Publication NHDES-ARD-01-1)
• The New Hampshire Clean Power Strategy
• Tips to Improve Fuel Efficiency (Fact Sheet ARD-39)
  

Rules/Regulatory (Complete List)

• HB 1434 (Chapter 182 of the Laws of 2008, amended RSA 125-O) relative to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and authorizing a cap-and-trade program for controlling carbon dioxide emissions
• HB 1561 (Laws of 2008, codified as RSA-O:5-a) establishing an Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Board
• HB 1628 Establishing Incentive Program for Renewable Energy Generation
• Env-A 4600 INTERIM Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Budget Trading Program
• Env-A 4800 INTERIM Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Allowance Auction Program

Education/Outreach (Complete List)

• Change the World, Start with Energy Star
• Driving Efficiency Tips and Savings Challenge
• Energy Efficiency for Consumers
• EnergySavers.gov
• Energy Star
• My Energy Plan - Tools for Household Energy Efficiency

Technical Assistance (Complete List)

• Calculate Your Carbon Footprint (EPA)
• Consumer Energy Tax Incentives
• Consumers Guide to Home Energy Efficiency Services and Programs (Residential Energy Performance Association)
• Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Related Programs (Complete List)

• Air Emissions Trading (Market-Based Reductions)
• Alternative Fuels/Advanced Technology Vehicles
• Climate Change
• DES’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Resources
• Granite State Clean Cars
• Granite State Clean Cities Coalition
• Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
• Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)

Partnerships

• EPA Climate Leaders Program

Commissions/Task Forces

• Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Energy Board (EESE)

Volunteers

• NH Carbon Challenge
  

Resources/Links (Complete List)

• Alliance to Save Energy
• Clean Air Cool Planet
• Clean Energy Programs
• Climate Change and Waste: Reducing Waste Can Make a Difference (EPA)
• Energy Star
• My Energy Plan - Tools for Household Energy Efficiency

Contact Us

• Rebecca Ohler
  Climate and Energy Program Manager
  NH Department of Environmental Services
  29 Hazen Drive; PO Box 95
  Concord, NH 03302-0095
  (603) 271-6749
  (603) 271-1381 (fax)
  rebecca.ohler@des.nh.gov

 

 

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