Energy Efficiency & Renewables
Here are the three steps:
1. Self-Study: Know how much you consume.
2. Implement efficiencies wherever possible.
3. Invest in renewable energies - They work!
Self-Study
RePower at Home - Team 03755
Goal: 150 Hanover, NH Households by 11/11/11
My Energy Plan - Personal Planner
Goal: 50 Hanover, NH Households by 11/11/11
Efficiency
Make a difference - upgrade & weatherize
Appliances
Suggestions:
-Upgrade to Energy Star rated appliances.
"Easy" change: Stop using your dryer so often & join The Laundry List to learn more about cold water washing and clothes lines!
Visit the Interactive: Energy Star at Home! for a graphical room by room tutorial on easy actions you can take at home.
-Upgrade to Energy Star rated appliances.
"Easy" change: Stop using your dryer so often & join The Laundry List to learn more about cold water washing and clothes lines!
Visit the Interactive: Energy Star at Home! for a graphical room by room tutorial on easy actions you can take at home.
Energy Retrofits/Weatherization
Weatherization and Energy Retrofits involve making what you already have more efficient. In the process, homeowners will save money and energy. The activities involve having an energy audit, caulking around windows and doors, adding insulation to your attic or basement, upgrading windows and/or doors, and insulating pipes. In our area, we have two excellent resources to help with this process:
UV HEAT: Home Energy Action Team
SERG: Sustainable Energy Research Group
Energy 1st - Bottom Up Energy Audits (802/274-0084)
UV HEAT: Home Energy Action Team
SERG: Sustainable Energy Research Group
Energy 1st - Bottom Up Energy Audits (802/274-0084)
Furnace / Heating Systems
NH Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates.
Energy Star advice for Residential Heating & Cooling Efficiency.
Visit the Interactive: Energy Star at Home! for a graphical room by room tutorial on easy actions you can take at home.
Energy Star advice for Residential Heating & Cooling Efficiency.
Visit the Interactive: Energy Star at Home! for a graphical room by room tutorial on easy actions you can take at home.
Managing Lawns & Gardens
Each year, Americans use about 800 million gallons of gas and produce tons of air pollutants when they mow their lawns. Consider strategies for reducing the size of your lawn or purchasing an electric lawn mower.
To learn more about lawn mowing options, visit the People Powered Machines web page from which this information came.
To learn more about alternative gardening strategies, visit the Land, Lawn and Garden page of this site!
To learn more about lawn mowing options, visit the People Powered Machines web page from which this information came.
To learn more about alternative gardening strategies, visit the Land, Lawn and Garden page of this site!
Energy: Renewables
Consider offsetting what you use by generating energy!
Solar Hot Water Panels
There are numerous suppliers of solar hot water systems in our region. These are just a few. Sustainable Hanover recommends that you speak with at least three different providers before making a decision about which kind of system you want and which provider you wish to use.
ReKnew Energy Systems (866/312-7673)
ReVision Energy (207/221-6342)
Energy Emporium, Enfield, NH (603/632-1263)
ARC Mechanical Contractors (603/443-6111)
CV Solar & Wind (802/747-0577)
South Face Thermal Systems (Ted Emerson 802/484-3307)
New Hampshire Solar Hot Water Rebates - Info link
ReKnew Energy Systems (866/312-7673)
ReVision Energy (207/221-6342)
Energy Emporium, Enfield, NH (603/632-1263)
ARC Mechanical Contractors (603/443-6111)
CV Solar & Wind (802/747-0577)
South Face Thermal Systems (Ted Emerson 802/484-3307)
New Hampshire Solar Hot Water Rebates - Info link
GeoThermal Energy
Geothermal energy is heat from the Earth. Any heat from the Earth is Geothermal. IT is clean and sustainable. New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association - Green Buildings Open House. The Hanover Co-op Community Market.
Sustainable Hanover recommends that you speak with at least three different providers before making a decision about which kind of system you want and which contractor you wish to choose.
ARC Mechanical Contractors (603/443-6111)
Solarwind Electric (802/222-9028) (Cedar Circle Farms)
To Learn more, Google: geothermal in New Hampshire
Sustainable Hanover recommends that you speak with at least three different providers before making a decision about which kind of system you want and which contractor you wish to choose.
ARC Mechanical Contractors (603/443-6111)
Solarwind Electric (802/222-9028) (Cedar Circle Farms)
To Learn more, Google: geothermal in New Hampshire
Biofuels
New Hampshire has the potential to meet more than 70% of its electricity needs with wind and biomass (National Wildlife Federation, 2009)
Resources:
National Geographic: Biofuels Information
Resources:
National Geographic: Biofuels Information
Solar Electric Systems
There are numerous suppliers of solar energy systems in our region. These are just a few. Sustainable Hanover recommends that you speak with at least three different providers before making a decision about which kind of system you want and which contractor you wish to use.
ReNew Energy Systems (866/312-7673)
Sun Catcher Vermont (802/272-0004)
ReVision Energy (207/221-6342)
Energy Emporium, Enfield, NH (603/632-1263)
ARC Mechanical Contractors (603/443-6111)
CV Solar & Wind (802/747-0577)
New Hampshire Solar Electric Rebates - Info Link
ReNew Energy Systems (866/312-7673)
Sun Catcher Vermont (802/272-0004)
ReVision Energy (207/221-6342)
Energy Emporium, Enfield, NH (603/632-1263)
ARC Mechanical Contractors (603/443-6111)
CV Solar & Wind (802/747-0577)
New Hampshire Solar Electric Rebates - Info Link
Wind Energy Systems
New Hampshire's wind energy resources could produce more than 1.3 billion kWh or electricity each year, enough to power more than 170,000 homes (American Wind Energy Association, 2009)
Visit New Hampshire's first Wind Farm in Lempster, NH. Located near Mount Sunapee, this 24 Megawatt wind farm has 12 turbines that stretch over several connecting ridgelines.
Use Wind Powering America, created by the US Dept. of Energy, to learn more about wind speeds in your area.
There are a number of suppliers of wind energy systems in our region. These are just a few.
CV Solar & Wind (802/747-0577)
Solarwind Electric (802/222-9028) (Cedar Circle Farms)
Skystream Energy (www.skystreamenergy.com) (Local deal - 443-6650, Atlantic Air Power, Enfield, NH)
To learn more, Google: wind energy in New Hampshire
Visit New Hampshire's first Wind Farm in Lempster, NH. Located near Mount Sunapee, this 24 Megawatt wind farm has 12 turbines that stretch over several connecting ridgelines.
Use Wind Powering America, created by the US Dept. of Energy, to learn more about wind speeds in your area.
There are a number of suppliers of wind energy systems in our region. These are just a few.
CV Solar & Wind (802/747-0577)
Solarwind Electric (802/222-9028) (Cedar Circle Farms)
Skystream Energy (www.skystreamenergy.com) (Local deal - 443-6650, Atlantic Air Power, Enfield, NH)
To learn more, Google: wind energy in New Hampshire
Wood
We are still working on this.
Be sure to maintain your chimneys! See below for information about Top Hat Chimney Sweep!
Be sure to maintain your chimneys! See below for information about Top Hat Chimney Sweep!
Local Retail Resources
Energy Emporium
Save money while saving the planet
Visit the Energy Emporium online or at the store in Enfield, NH. You will find a range of resources here, from energy efficient refrigerators to rotary clothes lines and solar toys as well as lots of practical advice.
The Energy Emporium is an amazing resource right here in the Upper Valley.
The Energy Emporium is an amazing resource right here in the Upper Valley.
Top Hat Chimney Sweep
Peace of Mind
Sales and Installation of Green Mountain Soapstone masonry heaters as well as chimney cleaning and safety inspections.
Top Hat Chimney Sweep serves the Upper Valley and Lake Sunapee Area.
Top Hat Chimney Sweep serves the Upper Valley and Lake Sunapee Area.
Sustain Ability
Products that care for the environment
Visit Sustain Ability online or at the store in Laconia, NH. You will find a range of resources including Solar Hot Water and Electric systems, clotheslines and a large selection of books.
The Lakes Region source for solar and renewable energy.
The Lakes Region source for solar and renewable energy.
State & Federal Resources
NH Dept. of Environmental Services
Climate Change
The mission of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is
to help sustain a high quality of life for all citizens by protecting
and restoring the environment and public health in New Hampshire. To that end, the NHDES focuses on three areas: Air Resources, Waste Management and Water. Read the NH Climate Action Plan
US Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
The Department of Energy has a very user friendly site that provides a range of information on both energy efficiency and Renewable Energy Systems.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Climate Change
What you can do at home
EPA: Clean Energy
EPA:Energy & You (Great Graphic)
EPA: Glossary (Simple explanations)
EPA: Clean Energy
EPA:Energy & You (Great Graphic)
EPA: Glossary (Simple explanations)
New Hampshire
Sustainable Energy Association
NHSEA's mission: "To educate NH citizens and organizations about sustainable energy
and to advocate in NH for favorable sustainable energy policies."
Consumer Resource Guide
Public Policy Updates
Consumer Resource Guide
Public Policy Updates
NH Public Utilities Commission
Sustainable Energy
Rebates for Residential Renewable Energy Systems. Solar Hot Water Info; Residential Solar Electric Info
Resources
General:
Alliance to Save Energy - The ASE provides comprehensive information about energy tax credits and other resources to live more efficiently.
Public Service of New Hampshire - Energy Saving Tips for the Home
Summary of America's Energy Spectrum
Wind:
WindTurbines.Net, a social network for the wind energy community
Geothermal:
Case Study: Wyandotte, Michigan. Here is a story of how a community is making it possible for neighbors to share Geothermal energy.
Appliances:
Bicycle Blenders! Hartland has a few and they are really cool (Made by Transition Towns Hartland)
Internal Link: Taking Action at Home
Alliance to Save Energy - The ASE provides comprehensive information about energy tax credits and other resources to live more efficiently.
Public Service of New Hampshire - Energy Saving Tips for the Home
Summary of America's Energy Spectrum
Wind:
WindTurbines.Net, a social network for the wind energy community
Geothermal:
Case Study: Wyandotte, Michigan. Here is a story of how a community is making it possible for neighbors to share Geothermal energy.
Appliances:
Bicycle Blenders! Hartland has a few and they are really cool (Made by Transition Towns Hartland)
Internal Link: Taking Action at Home
