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The money comes from the Inflation Reduction Act and is meant to help accelerate the phasing-out of greenhouse gasses in homes across the country and make energy more affordable.
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Four more heat pump manufacturers have developed products that can operate at 100% heating capacity at 5 degrees without the use of supplemental heat, according to the Department of Energy.
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Participants in the first community meeting, held on Zoom this week, focused on making sure climate solutions were accessible to renters and others who have been historically left out of some projects.
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The new plans are mostly the same as current programs, with small changes.
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Exeter will receive $200,000 to help weatherize local mobile homes in town.
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The plan doesn’t change much about current offerings through NH Saves. But it does include a new program specifically for municipalities, and opens up a pilot program for demand response to all customers.
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After conflict and turmoil over the last three-year efficiency plan, the plan in front of the commission now is the start of a new process under a new state law.
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Costs are expected to stay high for heating this year, and officials say applying for help before it starts to get cold will help with processing applications.
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Results of the survey will be used to guide future education and outreach efforts, and it will focus on key demographic groups, including low, moderate, and higher-income residential customers, small businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits.
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The utility companies say the new plan, based on legislation from 2022, will save customers $675 million.