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What is New Hampshire's energy strategy?

This update to the state's energy strategy — the first from New Hampshire's newly created Department of Energy — identifies the principles that should guide energy policy in the state and “establish a framework for policymakers and stakeholders” who engage with those issues.

Why did NH saves stall?

In New Hampshire, programs like NH Saves help reduce demand. But energy efficiency plans stalled for almost a full year in the Public Utilities Commission, before the commission decided to reject a plan to spend more on energy efficiency, and instead issued an order that would decrease the rates that fund those programs.

Why are New Hampshire's Renewable Portfolio Standards so low?

New Hampshire’s Renewable Portfolio Standards are the lowest in the region, meaning we may contribute less to the development of renewable energy on our shared grid. With less guidance from New Hampshire’s state government on energy policy and emissions reductions, local communities have taken the lead in the Granite State.

Does New Hampshire have a market-based approach to energy policy?

A market-based approach in a highly-regulated sector New Hampshire leaders have leaned into a market-based approach to energy policy for the past few years, said Sam Evans-Brown, executive director of Clean Energy New Hampshire. The idea behind this approach is “if we just let the markets act, we’ll get less expensive electricity,” he said.

Are local communities taking the lead in New Hampshire's energy policy?

With less guidance from New Hampshire’s state government on energy policy and emissions reductions, local communities have taken the lead in the Granite State. The momentum in cities and towns to take action on energy and climate change has produced ambitious goals for renewable energy and investments in energy efficiency at the local level.

What does New Hampshire's energy future look like?

Many activists and advocates are pushing for stronger state policies as we confront climate change in New Hampshire. What does New Hampshire’s energy future look like? Demand for electricity is expected to rise. As it does, New England is expected to develop new renewable sources of energy.