New Hampshire
Use of Auction Proceeds for Consumer Benefit Programs
New Hampshire is using RGGI auction proceeds to establish the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Fund (GHGERF). The fund supports energy efficiency, conservation, and demand response programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated within New Hampshire, as well as administrative costs.
The administration of the GHGERF is governed by Chapter Puc 2600: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Fund, which directs a minimum of 10% of program allocations to low income energy efficiency programs, and the balance to electric and fossil fuel energy efficiency programs including, but not limited to: energy audits, weatherization of buildings, energy efficiency related workforce development, revolving loan funds for energy efficiency investment, deployment of industrial process and control systems, passive solar heating and ventilation, building code compliance, improvements to electric and thermal efficiencies of existing buildings, retrofitting of housing, education and outreach, demand response programs to reduce peak load.
The first $1.2 million in auction revenue was allocated by the legislature to expand low income weatherization services for last winter. So far, New Hampshire has announced the allocation of an additional $17.6 million to 30 programs that engage non-profits, utilities, businesses, residents, municipalities, universities, and K-8 schools to reduce emissions through increased energy efficiency; energy education and outreach; benchmarking; and green workforce development.
For more information on New Hampshire's use of RGGI auction proceeds, please see:
For more information on New Hampshire's participation in RGGI please consult state regulations and state press releases on the use of auction proceeds.
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