This is a program offering a rebate payment equivalent to 40% of heating and installation costs for certain biomass pellet heating systems, up to a maximum of $65,000. To receive rebates, systems must have begun operation on or after July 9, 2016, and produce 2.5
The RFP seeks proposals to increase the supply of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from thermal renewable energy or certain other non-photovoltaic electric renewable energy projects located in New Hampshire. Specifically, projects that will be eligible to generate Class I, Class I Thermal, or Class IV
The NH Renewable Portfolio Standard has a carve-out for eligible renewable resources that must be used to meet a set percentage of retail electricity sales to end-user customers. The PRS requires electricity providers, except municipal utilities, to acquire renewable energy certificates equivalent to 25.2% of
Local governments in New Hampshire can offer local property tax exemptions for renewable generation facilities and energy storage systems. The exemption amount is determined by the assessed value of the system.
This program is funded by alternative compliance payments related to the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard. Eligible entities include businesses, non-profits, governments, schools, and agricultural entities who are customers of utilities that are subject to RPS requirements. This incentive can cover up to $10,000 or 25%
New Hampshire PACE financing, like many other states, allows property owners to borrow money for energy improvements and pay back the amount via a special property assessment over a period of years. However, property owners in participating municipalities must borrow from private entities, as municipalities
State-funded buildings in New Hampshire over 25,000 sq. ft. must comply with ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2009 and High Performance Green Building Standards except for sections 4, 9, and 10 to the furthest extent possible without hindering the facility’s ability to recoup the costs of meeting these
Businesses and nonprofits can apply to the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority for loans to finance energy efficiency and alternative energy projects. Energy audit is required to receive loans. Loans can range from $100,000 to $1 million.
The Clean Energy Fund, administered by the Community Development Finance Authority, provides loans for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean technology projects. Eligible applicants include businesses, non-profits, and municipalities. To receive financing, projects must result in at least a 15% increase in energy savings. Loans
