Transactive Energy* and Your EV
The New Hampshire Electric Coop (NHEC) is looking to use Electric Vehicles in very imaginative ways to add alternative energy to the grid.
Two Dedicated and Long Term Volunteer Leaders Stepping Down
Two of Sustainable Hanover’s most dedicated, effective, and long term volunteers are stepping down from their leadership roles. Susan Edwards is ending her sojourn as Chair of the Waste Reduction and Recycling initiative and Marjorie Rogalski, as Co-Chair of Sustainable Hanover.
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH): An Update
The energy future for New Hampshire is looking brighter. CPCNH is poised to become a major player in providing renewable energy. It aims to “lower electricity costs, procure electricity from sustainable sources, and improve competitive markets for local businesses that can offer innovative energy products and services.” www.cpcnh.org
Community Power Status Report
Last July, attendees at Hanover’s Town Meeting voted to adopt the proposed Electric Aggregation Plan (EAP) to establish Hanover Community Power, a town-wide municipal electricity aggregation. Adoption of the EAP enabled Hanover to begin working with the Community Power Coalition of NH for the procurement of 100% green power for Hanover “retail” (residential and small business) electricity customers.
EV Future — Enough Chargers?
The number of Electric Vehicles (EV’s) on the road is increasing quickly, spurred on by government subsidies, concern for the climate, and Hanover’s own goal of 100% renewable transportation by 2050. But these cars need to be charged. Most people with EV’s do most of their charging at home, but for people who live in apartments, and for trips longer than the range of the car, there need to be public chargers. That has become the focus of the efforts to move towards electric transportation.
E-bikes Coming to Hanover
The Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library will be in Hanover from June 8 to 28.
Volunteers from Sustainable Hanover and Hanover Bike Walk will offer a mix of two-day rentals and one-hour test rides for community members to experience why electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) are an increasingly popular choice for local travel.
See the schedule and make a reservation (required) online. As in prior years, the event is free.
More Solar, Please!
The Town of Hanover has set a goal of having the entire town operating on 100% renewable electricity by 2030. In alignment with that objective, Sustainable Hanover supports proposed amendments to the Hanover Zoning Ordinance that would make it easier to install solar energy systems.
CCDC Implements Comprehensive Energy Savings Project
In an effort to reduce energy usage, the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College (CCDC) has recently completed lighting updates and a solar panel installation.
Volunteers Build Window Inserts (Part 2)
In the Fall 2021 issue of the Sustainable Hanover Committee Newsletter, Yolanda Baumgartner wrote an article about the Window Dressers project that was taking place in November at the Norwich Congregational Church. This article is a report of how the project worked out.
Clean Energy New Hampshire
Joshua Singer, Program Coordinator of Clean energy New Hampshire, attended the February meeting of the Sustainable Hanover Committee to discuss Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station planning.
Julia Griffin Honored
In recognition of Julia’s efforts, Clean Energy New Hampshire (CENH) awarded her Clean Energy Champion of 2021 and appointed her to the CENH Board of Directors. Congratulations, Julia!
Hanover’s Solar Array - At Last!
On Thursday, October 14th, the Town of Hanover celebrated the completion of the two adjacent ground-mounted solar farms consisting of 4,560 panels near the Town Water Department on Grasse Road.