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| 2012 News Items |
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11/13/12 - Zoning Amendment Calendars
11/05/12 - A Granite State Future
10/01/12 - Water Sustainability Report
09/26/12 - One Million Homes Weatherized!
09/08/12 - NHBMPP speed test tool
09/07/12 - History of Weatherization Video Now Available
07/20/12 - OEP News Update
07/16/12 - OEP News Update
07/10/12 - Feasibility Study on Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Potential at State Facilities
07/09/12 - New Hampshire’s Energy, Environmental, and Economic Development Benchmark Report
05/24/12 - 2012 New Hampshire Livable Walkable Communities Toolkit
05/14/12 - Commute Green New Hampshire
05/09/12 - NH Local Energy Audit Exchange Program - New Resource for Municipalities and Schools
04/16/12 - Community Planning Grant (CPG) Program
02/29/12 - Broadband Technology Needs Survey
02/27/12 - PLAN NH - 2012 Community Design Charrette Program - Seeking Applications
02/22/12 - No Spring Planning and Zoning Conference
02/08/12 - New Guide to Help Communities Manage Energy Use
02/07/12 - A Granite State Future
01/03/12 - Involuntary Lot Merger |
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11/13/12
Zoning Amendment Calendars
Zoning amendment calendars for towns with tradtitional and official ballot ("SB2") March town meetings are now available on the Zoning Amendment Calendars page. more... |
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11/5/12
A Granite State Future
What do those of us who live and work here in New Hampshire want for the future of our communities? How can we keep what we value, meet the challenges of changing demographics, and increase economic vitality and opportunity?
These are the kinds of questions at the heart of A Granite State Future. This project, coordinated by the State’s nine regional planning commissions (RPCs), is a local and regional dialogue among businesses and non-profit organizations, governmental agencies and voters, newcomers and long-term residents to consider the critical question: how should we plan for the future? more... |
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10/01/12
Water Sustainability Report
The New Hampshire Water Sustainability Commission in collaboration with NH Listens has produced a final report and recommendations for a management plan for the state's waters for the next 25 years. The report is posted on the NHWSC web site. |
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09/26/12
One Million Homes Weatherized!
NASCSP and the Community Action Partnership (CAP) are pleased to announce that September 27, 2012 marks the one millionth home weatherized under the Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) since April 2009! more...  |
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09/08/12
NHBMPP speed test tool
How fast is your internet?
Do you always wait for websites to load?
Do you wait too long for your favorite song or movie to download?
Help us find out where internet access speeds in the state are too slow to do the things you need to do. more... |
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09/07/12
History of Weatherization Video Now Available
The National Association for State Community Services (NASCSP) is pleased to announce the release of Filling the Gaps: The History of the Weatherization Assistance Program. This feature-length documentary presents the never-before-told story of the dedicated men and women of the Weatherization Assistance Program. Weaving interviews with archival footage, it shines a light on the unheralded work of the pioneers of weatherization, from the crews in the field to the architects in Washington, D.C. more... |
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07/20/12
OEP News Update
A summary of several recent news items from OEP. |
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07/16/12
OEP News Update
A summary of several recent news items from OEP.
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07/10/12
Feasibility Study on Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Potential at State Facilities
OEP is pleased to announce the completion of a detailed feasibility study on the potential for renewable energy deployment and energy efficiency improvements to state owned buildings and lands. After a desktop analysis of all state properties, based on information from the state's energy database, five sites were selected for in-depth study. Working closely with state employees from the agencies whose buildings were selected, Tighe and Bond, and their sub-contractors Borrego Solar, and Acadia Engineers and Constructors performed detailed site analyses to determine both the technical and economic feasibility of the projects. The results are contained in a 600-page report located on OEP's web site.
In brief, the study finds that a variety of energy efficiency measures at the Health and Human Services Building on Hazen Drive in Concord, and the Cannon Mountain Ski Resort can be cost-effectively undertaken by the State. Two other projects, installation of a community-scale wind tower at Odiorne Park in Rye, and a photovoltaic array on three buildings also on Hazen Drive in Concord, were found to be technically feasible, but not economically sound given the lack of financial incentives for renewable energy development in New Hampshire. The existence of such incentives in neighboring states draws significant investment. The final study investigated the potential for a co-generation plant (producing electricity and heat) using the methane that is a natural by-product of the operations at the wastewater treatment plan in Franklin. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is owned and operated by the Department of Environmental Services on behalf of several municipalities in the Lakes Region. The results of this study were mixed, showing a potential for cost-effective development of a project, but which would result in a need for the purchase of significantly more heating oil to offset the fuel that would be diverted for electricity production.
The State Department of Administrative Services is now reviewing the results of the study and developing a plan to implement those measures that were found to be cost effective. For more information about the study, please feel free to contact OEP at 603-271-2155. more... |
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07/09/12
New Hampshire’s Energy, Environmental, and Economic Development Benchmark Report
New Hampshire’s Energy, Environmental, and Economic Development Benchmark Report has been released by the NH Energy and Climate Collaborative. The report provides a foundation upon which to track and grade future progress relative to strategies recommended in New Hampshire's Climate Action Plan This benchmark report evaluates baseline conditions over the period 2005-2009 and recent trends based on the broad, overarching goals recommended in the 2009 Climate Action Plan. The report shows that “real progress” has been made in the state, including a reduction in energy use and emissions of heat-trapping gases. The report also identifies key challenges that remain, most notably rising energy expenditures and continued dependence on energy sources from outside of the state. more...
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05/24/12
2012 New Hampshire Livable Walkable Communities Toolkit
The updated 2012 New Hampshire Livable Walkable Communities toolkit has been prepared for use statewide as a resource for incorporating livable, walkable community principles into local, state and regional planning programs, policies and statutes.
The original Livable Walkable Communities Toolkit was created in 2004 as a resource for improving the livability and walkability of New Hampshire communities. An underlying goal is to increase rates of physical activity throughout the state. Through a process of community engagement and assessment of the built environment, the Livable Walkable Communities (LWC) Program brings together citizens and stakeholders to develop and act on specific strategies to improve the livability and walkability of New Hampshire's communities.
The updated toolkit identifies the key principles and recommendations for planners and municipalities, as well as coalitions and individuals. With this update the Livable Walkable Communities Advisory Coalition hopes the benefits of livable, walkable communities will be a priority for all new Hampshire Communities. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Jillian Harris, Regional Planner, at jharris@snhpc.org, or 603-669-4664. more... |
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05/14/12
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Commute Green New Hampshire
Join the 2012 Statewide Challenge to save 4,000 trips by the end of the year!
Are You Up to the Challenge?
The Statewide Challenge is open to anyone who lives, works or commutes through New Hampshire. People can compete individually or on teams made up of coworkers or schoolmates. Employers, schools and individuals compete for awards, prizes and recognition from May 14 to December 31 by carpooling, bicycling, walking, using public transportation or telecommuting in a competition that benefits us all! more... |
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05/09/12
NH Local Energy Audit Exchange Program - New Resource for Municipalities and Schools
TRC Energy Services and the Office of Energy and Planning are pleased to announce that a revamped version of the Local Energy Audit Exchange web site funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was launched in March.
Please visit www.nhlocalenergyaudits.com to view fellow NH municipalities' and schools' audit reports and TRC's analysis. This is a great resource for municipalities and schools to better leverage funding for energy efficiency upgrades. more... |
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04/16/12
Community Planning Grant (CPG) Program
New Hampshire Housing announces the launch of the Community Planning Grant (CPG) Program, which will provide over $1 million in competitive matching grants to New Hampshire municipalities. more... |
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2/29/12
A Few Minutes of Your Time will Help Define Broadband Needs of New Hampshire Cities and Towns! The New Hampshire Broadband Mapping and Planning Program (NHBMPP) is conducting a survey to identify the broadband technology needs of municipalities with respect to communication, data management, marketing, and training. more...
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2/27/12
PLAN NH - 2012 Community Design Charrette Program - Seeking Applications
Plan NH is currently seeking applications from New Hampshire communities for the 2012 Community Design Charrette Program. more... |
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2/22/12
No Spring Planning and Zoning Conference
The Office of Energy and Planning will not be providing its annual spring planning and zoning conference in 2012. We regret this decision and hope to be able to provide other opportunities for training in the future. Please check the OEP web site (www.nh.gov/oep) this summer for any announcements of plans for a fall conference.
For a basic introduction to planning and zoning, please visit the New Hampshire Citizen Planner web site. |
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2/8/12
New Guide to Help Communities Manage Energy Use
An important tool for communities seeking to reduce energy costs through energy efficiency improvements to municipal buildings is an energy audit. However, the process of identifying and selecting an auditor can be a challenge for many towns and cities. The term "energy audit" can encompass a broad range of possible services that can vary considerably. more... |
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2/7/12
A Granite State Future
New Hampshire’s Regional Planning Commissions have been awarded a $3.37 million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program to work with their local communities to develop comprehensive regional plans in each of the State’s nine regional planning areas. more... |
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1/3/12
Involuntary Lot Merger
Municipalities face an important January 1, 2012, deadline under a law that took effect in 2011. HB 316 requires municipalities, upon request of the landowner, to restore to their pre-merger status lots that were previously merged involuntarily. An integral part of that process is the notification requirement under RSA 674:39-aa: municipalities must post notice by January 1, 2012, and must publish notice in the 2011 through 2015 annual reports. Consult the full text of RSA 674:39-aa for complete requirements.
See the sample notice drafted by Michael R. Williams, NHMA Government Affairs Attorney. |
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