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WHAT'S NEW WITH THE CARBON CHALLENGE: A LOT HAS HAPPENED TO US RECENTLY; HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS:
NOVEMBER 13. 2009: BUTTON UP, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Clean Air-Cool Planet and the New England Carbon Challenge are proud to announce the pilot launch of Button Up NH, a highly successful home weatherization workshop pioneered in Vermont and now available in New Hampshire.
Button Up NH presenters will conduct nine free home weatherization workshops in regional hubs across the state this winter, including New London, Lebanon, Grafton, Plymouth, Sanbornton, Concord, Rye, Atkinson and Dover. Read more.
OCTOBER 15. 2009: UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ENERGY ANSWERS INFO LINE OPENS
Do you have an energy efficiency question? Would you like to find a qualified energy auditor to assess and improve your home's energy performance? Do you have questions about renewable energy? For answers to these and many other energy related questions call the toll free Energy Answers hotline:
877-398-4769 or email your questions to: answers@unh.edu. The hotline is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Read more.
OCTOBER 06, 2009: MEET OUR NEW COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR, GARRY DOW
We are delighted to announce that Garry Dow has joined our staff as Community Outreach Coordinator. Welcome Garry! Read more.
OCTOBER 01, 2009: 900 DEGREES RESTAURANT'S CARBON CHALLENGE FEATURED IN HIPPO PRESS
A recent article in Hippo Press, Green on the Menu, explores the locavore movement in southern New Hampshire and highlights 900 Degrees Restaurant Carbon Challenge. Read more.
AUGUST 06, 2009: NHCC AWARDED GRANT FROM NH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
The New Hampshire Carbon Challenge has been awarded a two-year grant from the NH PUC and will partner with the New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association to develop a new suite of web-based tools to help households make further reductions in their energy consumption. Read more.
JULY 10, 2009: NH LOCAL GOVERNMENT CENTER'S TOWN AND CITY MAGAZINE
Keene and Portsmouth Employees Compete in a Municipal Carbon 'Throwdown' is a feature article in the summer addition of Town and City.
JUNE 1, 2009: NH MAGAZINE
In NH Magazine's Going Green to Save Green Erica Thoits presents an overview of the changing landscape of homeowner tax credis for renewable energy and profiles the NH Carbon Challenge.
MAY 08, 2009: WE'VE MERGED:
The NH Carbon Challenge is now a joint initiative of the University of New Hampshire and Clean Air - Cool Planet. Read the Press Release.
APRIL 22, 2009: KEENE ANNOUNCED AS WINNER OF CARBON "THROWDOWN" WITH PORTSMOUTH
After a bruising 17 day battle, Keene municipal employees emerged victorious over Portsmouth in our East-West Carbon Throwdown. Over 2 million pounds of CO2 have been pledged to be reduced through actions that will save municipal employees in these two cities more than $200,000. Read the Press Highlights.
APRIL 22, 2009: CONCORD CARBON CHALLENGE KICKS OFF
Earth Day marked the start of the Concord Carbon Challenge, a competition among Concord's voting districts to see which district can have the most participants taking the NH Carbon Challenge. Press Coverage.
APRIL 08, 2009: GREENFIELD MASSACHUSETTS LAUNCHES 10% CHALLENGE USING OUR NEW ENGLAND CARBON ESTIMATORTM
The Greening Greenfield Energy Committee has launched its household energy reduction campaign using our on-line carbon calculator and metrics reporting system. Greening Greenfield Website.
MARCH 25, 2009: NEW HAMPSHIRE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN RELEASED AND WE'RE IN IT
The State of New Hampshire released its Climate Action Plan, a blueprint for economic growth and emissions stabilization in our state. The NH Carbon Challenge is recommended in the plan as a means to reduce household energy consumption and costs. Read the Climate Action Plan.
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