1. NH Utilities Programs/ Carbon Reduction Opportunities 1-800-698-2007 www.nhec.coop Thomas Palma, Esq., CSDP Project Development Executive

2. Co-op Service Territory approximately 1/3 of NH In all or part of 116 towns Organizational Demographics ■ 2 nd largest electric utility in NH Among top 30 co-ops nationally ■ Member-owned, non-profit ■ Services – 80,000+ homes & businesses ■ 86% Residential (30% second home owners) with 61% energy usage ■ 14% Commercial and Industrial with 39% energy usage ■ Offices - 10 districts & Plymouth HQ ■Employees – 225

5. Pollution / Acid Rain

6. Demand > or = Production

8. Not Sure?

10. Fuels and Carbon FuellbsBtu/Unitlbs/MBtu Electric (kWh)1.03,412297 Propane (gal)11.991,600130 Heating Oil (gal)25.8140,000184 Natural Gas (therm)11.7100,000117

11. The New Hampshire “CORE” Energy Efficiency Programs Portfolio of programs to improve efficiency –3 targeted to business customers Statewide – all NH customers have access Administered by New Hampshire Electric Co-op, Public Service of NH, National Grid and Unitil Funded through NH System Benefits Charge –Energy Efficiency:$0.0018 per kWh ($20.6 M) –Low Income (EAP):$0.0012 per kWh ($13.7 M)

12. Commercial & Industrial Programs Small Business Energy Solutions –Up to 50% of the installed cost or buy down to a 1 year payback Large Business Energy Solutions –Up to 35% of the installed cost or buy down to a 1 year payback New Equipment & Construction –Up to 75% of incremental cost or buy down to a 1 year payback

13. Typical Electricity Efficiency Measures Lighting & occupancy sensors Motors Variable frequency drives Air compressors HVAC equipment Energy Management systems

14. National Grid and Unitil Gas Efficiency Measures Forced Hot Air Furnaces Weatherization Pipe Insulation Boilers and Controls Infrared Heating Equipment Water Heaters Food Service Equipment Programmable Thermostats

15. NHEC Fossil Fuel Program Maximum rebate $5,000

16. smartSTART Electric Utility pays entire upfront cost for EE measures Customers/Members billed a monthly payment Payment is set to be less than the savings NHEC - All members are eligible (fuel neutral) PSNH – Municipalities only (electric)

17. NH Net Metering for Renewables Renewable System must be rated at 100kW or less Solar PV, Wind, or Hydro Meter spins backward – in effect uses the grid as a storage battery Only allowed on one meter – no neighborhood metering

18. Solar Hot Water

19. Solar Photovoltaics (PV)

20. Small Wind Turbines

22. NHEC Incentives Small Wind - 25% of installed cost up to $3,500 Solar PV - $3.00 / Watt up to $3,500 Solar Hot Water – 25% of installed cost up to $1,500

23. Community Projects Join with others in your community to install a system The larger the system the lower the cost per kW Federal Tax Credits Sell energy for $0.04 - $0.10 / kWh

24. Sell Renewable Energy Certificates for $0.02 - $0.15 / kWh Depreciate the asset Stabilize your energy costs Various business arrangements: partner with developers lease your land and buy power from developer install it and own it outright (form an LLC)

25. RGGI Filing Increase funding for existing programs Add Solar Hot Water $4,500 Small Business and $9,000 Large Business Add revolving loan fund Total $690,000 PSNH smartStart - expands to businesses

26. Thomas Palma, Esq., CSDP Project Development Executive palmat@nhec.com 800-698-2007 www.nhec.coop