Mission
The Orford Energy Committee pursues opportunities to reduce energy costs and environmental burdens within the Town of Orford
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Going Green on a Budget
We can’t all afford a heat pump, EV, or solar panels, but we can still cut our carbon footprints and save money at the same time, through changing a few habits – Click Here for More Information
COVER Home Repair (based in White River Junction) runs a weatherization program in the winter months. They serve low income people who want to save money and energy on their winter heating needs at little or no cost to homeowners. In one day COVER and its teams of volunteers can make noticeable improvements on many older framed houses and mobile homes. In addition to running blower door tests, they air seal, insulate water heaters, insulate pipes, insulate box sills, bulkheads and attic hatches, install window kits, install LEDS and smoke detectors, a make minor repairs. Click on the link or call #802-296-7241 for more information.
Leadership
Leadership:
Mark Blanchard – Chair
Jordon Sutherlin – Vice Chair
Members:
Ted Cooley
Robb Day, Alternate
Scott Gagnon
David Smith, Alternate
The Future of Nature – New Hampshire’s most ambitious campaign for conservation – Click here for information on Clean Energy Initiatives
Contact & Hours
The 2018 10-Year State Energy Strategy can be found here.
ENERGY SAVING RESOURCES
Vital Communities Energy Program
https://vitalcommunities.org/energy/
US Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
https://www.energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy
NH Saves – Your Source for Energy
https://nhsaves.com/
To use the Home Heating Index tool to see if you qualify for the NHSaves Home Performance with the ENEGRY STAR program, click here
NH Energy Efficiency – Renewable Energy Incentives & Rebates
https://www.nh.gov/osi/energy/saving-energy/rebates-incentives.htm
NH Public Utilities Commission Energy Efficiency
https://www.puc.nh.gov/Sustainable%20Energy/RenewableEnergy.html
NH Local Energy Solutions Resource Guide
http://www.nhenergy.org/renewable-energy.html
Eversource – Energy Saving Tips
https://www.eversource.com/content/nh/residential/save-money-energy/energy-efficiency-tips/seasonal-energy-saving-tips
NH Electric Coop (NHEC) – Energy Savings Resources
https://www.nhec.com/home-energy-solutions/