New Hampshire News
The following news clips highlight New Hampshire involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
April 10, 2013
New Database Shows Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs
The Energy Department recognized a new publicly available database that offers federal, state, and local decision-makers information documenting the results of energy-efficiency programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. More
August 8, 2012
Six New England States Launch Regional Renewable Energy Initiative
The New England Governors' Conference has passed a resolution to launch a coordinated regional procurement of renewable energy. As a result, a request for proposals will be issued in 2013 for renewable energy projects in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. More
June 29, 2012
New Hampshire Becomes First State to Incorporate Renewable Thermal Energy into RPS
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch signed a bill into law that adds thermal renewable energy to the state’s renewable energy portfolio, making New Hampshire the first state in the nation to fully incorporate renewable thermal energy. More
September 28, 2011
Loan Guarantees Finalized for Bio-Refinery, Geothermal, and Wind Projects
DOE has finalized three loan guarantees totaling $625 million in support of an Iowa bio-refinery, a Nevada geothermal power project, and New Hampshire's largest wind farm. More
June 22, 2011
DOE Offers Loan Guarantee to New Hampshire's Largest Wind Farm
DOE has offered a conditional loan guarantee of $135 million to support New Hampshire's largest wind farm. The project is expected to create 200 jobs and power 20,000 homes. More
May 4, 2011
New Hampshire Taps Innovative Green Businesses in Partnership
New Hampshire has selected six businesses to participate in the second round of the Green Launching Pad, a public-private partnership to boost new clean technology enterprises. More
June 16, 2010
DOI and 10 East Coast States Form an Offshore Wind Energy Consortium
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and 10 East Coast states have established the Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium to promote the development of wind resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. More
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
August 26, 2009
Biomass Power Catches Fire in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire
Biomass power is gaining momentum throughout the United States, including new and revamped power projects in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire. Many of the projects involve converting existing coal-fired power plants to burn biomass for part or all of their energy supply. More
July 6, 2009
Obama Administration Delivers More than $288 Million for Weatherization Programs in Seven States
DOE delivered more than $288 million in Recovery Act funding on July 6 to expand weatherization assistance programs in Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, and New Hampshire. The funds will help these states achieve their goal of weatherizing more than 91,000 homes of families earning low incomes. More
