New Hampshire

Solar

New Hampshire Republicans want to raise taxes on homes with solar

The proposed repeal of a property tax break for solar owners is sparking fierce opposition from those who say the benefit barely dents tax rolls.

By Sarah Shemkus .

28 January 2026

Greige colonial home with a U.S. flag next to a light-blue door, with solar panels covering the front slope of the roof — (Gray Watson via Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0)

Clean energy

New Hampshire clean energy program goes national with federal funds

In a rare federal win, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen secured $3M to expand the program, which helps towns and small businesses adopt clean energy and save money.

By Sarah Shemkus . 18 December 2025
Fossil fuels

New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule

Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.

By Sarah Shemkus . 7 October 2025
Solar

Plug-in solar bills are in the works in New Hampshire and Vermont

DIY "balcony" solar kits, which can save residents money and give them more independence, are piquing interest from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

By Sarah Shemkus . 23 September 2025
Offshore wind

New Hampshire, never big on offshore wind, steps back further

State leaders enacted a law mandating a key agency to steer clear of the sector, a practical and symbolic move as the Trump administration continues its attacks.

By Sarah Shemkus . 26 August 2025
Solar

New Hampshire raids clean energy fund, jeopardizing solar program

The state’s new budget redirects $15M meant for clean energy, likely ending plans to expand a pilot that funds municipal solar projects.

By Sarah Shemkus . 23 July 2025
Clean energy

New Hampshire budget bill would defund state renewable energy grant program

Under the proposal, penalties paid by utilities for missing renewable energy targets would be redirected to the general fund and to rebates for utility customers.

By Sarah Shemkus . 15 May 2025
Clean energy

Housing developers will have a new green financing tool in New Hampshire

State lawmakers started the 2025 session with a rare bipartisan win, passing legislation to establish C-PACE loans.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 February 2025
Solar

New Hampshire’s low-income community solar program finally moves forward

The state energy department is reviewing seven proposals for community solar arrays that will allocate a portion of their bill credits to low-income households.

By Sarah Shemkus . 9 October 2024
ENN

In net metering case, New Hampshire regulators focus on costs while ignoring benefits, advocates say

An agreement among utilities, generators, and clean energy advocates didn’t quell skeptical questioning by state utility regulators, who are focused heavily on whether there is a cost burden for other ratepayers.

By Sarah Shemkus . 9 September 2024
ENN

New Hampshire law provides new solar incentives for cities, drops ineffective consumer rebate program

Officials say they eventually hope to develop new incentives for consumers, acknowledging that the now-defunct rebate scheme wasn’t working.

By Sarah Shemkus . 23 July 2024