Planet Granite - NH's Green Scene

We've compiled a list of online resources, both local and national, that we think are among the most helpful green information spots around! Know of another great green site?
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NH Resources
National Resources

Energy Answers UNH Cooperative Extension volunteers can assist you in navigating the many choices and options you have in reducing your home energy consumption.
NH Energy & Climate Collaborative tracks and facilitates the implementation of the 67 recommendations of the 2008 NH Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the future while providing significant economic opportunities across the state.
Green Alliance is a resource for news about local businesses and the environment. Check out their events calender for local environmental happenings and sign up for their free e-newsletter! Their Green Card allows Seacoast area shoppers to buy local, buy green, save money and make a difference.
Build Green NH offers resources for home owners and building professionals. A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources, creates less waste and is healthier for the people living inside compared to a standard home.
NH Business and Industry Association is NH's state chamber of commerce and leading business advocate. Their mission is to promote a healthy business climate and robust economic future for NH.
NH Department of Environmental Services responsibilities range from ensuring high levels of water quality for water supplies, ecological balance, and recreational benefits, to regulating the emissions of air pollutants, to fostering the proper management of municipal and industrial waste, to managing water resources for future generations.
NH Office of Energy and Planning promotes the principles of smart growth at the state, regional, and local levels through the through a variety of programs and services.
NH Businesses for Social Responsibility‘s mission is to build and support a network of businesses committed to adopting socially responsible business practices, recognizing that people, principles and profits are inseparably linked. Businesses can be financially successful while bringing out the best in the human spirit, enriching the community and being respectful of the natural environment.
PATH (Program for Alternative Transportation and Health) mission is to maintain the economic viability of the Central NH region by reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality and increasing societal emphasis on personal fitness through the creation of services and materials which promote transportation options to the single occupancy vehicle.
Visit their website to learn about their ride matching service, incentive programs, employer programs, and more!
NH Carbon Challenge works to educate, inspire and support sustained reductions in residential energy consumption. Roughly half of all climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions come from households through their energy consumption for motor vehicles, home heating, and electricity usage. Fortunately, there are many simple actions we can take in our homes to reduce our energy consumption and these actions will also save us money.
NH Sustainable Energy Association members are concerned about NH's energy future, imported oil, limited natural resources, and the environment. They see renewable energy in NH as a viable answer for today's and tomorrow's energy challenges. Together, we can work to reduce our energy consumption.
University Office of Sustainability- UNH initiates, leads, and collaborates on innovative teaching, research, and outreach initiatives that engage the university in building a sustainable learning community.
10% Shift Do you want to rebuild and revitalize your community’s local economy? Located your town on the 10% Shift website and take the 10% pledge. Together we can build a strong New England economy and improve our environment by making a modest shift in the way we spend our dollars
Granite State Clean Cities Coalition is a collaborative of over 70 public and private interests from all regions in NH. Coalition members support the goals of reducing dependence on foreign oil, and improving air quality, through the use of domestically produced, cleaner burning alternative fuels and other fuel reduction strategies.
NH Community Energy Project NH's energy Wiki page invites you to join the discussion, and share information about projects, technology and resources.
Clean Air-Cool Planet is dedicated to finding and promoting solutions to global warming through civic engagement, education and effective policy.
Carbon Solutions New England is a public-private partnership based out of the University of New Hampshire to promote collective action to achieve a clean, secure energy future.
Local Harvest Use this website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.
Stay Warm NH helps NH citizens and businesses find important information on reducing energy costs, heating safety, and on obtaining heating assistance.
NHsaves is a collaboration of NH's electric utilities working with the NH Public Utilities Commission and other interested parties to provide NH residents with information, programs and support designed to reduce energy use, save money and protect our environment.
Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) provides cooperative purchasing programs, educational and networking opportunities, technical assistance, and cooperative marketing programs that enable small, rural and large urban communities to manage their own recycling programs.
Blue Ocean Society is actively involved in marine conservation through education, research, conservation, beach cleanup, and Adopt-a-Beach programs.
NH Forest Society is dedicated to protecting the state's most important landscapes while promoting the wise use of its renewable natural resources.
Volunteer NH provides information and resources to volunteers and volunteer programs in NH. You can search for volunteer opportunities in your community or register/post your organization’s need for volunteers.

National Association of Home Builders site is designed for those interested in home building and the industry and offers information for NAHB members, as well as consumers.
My Footprint offers a quiz to measure your own ecological footprint.Ever wonder how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? Take the quiz to find out.
Freecycle.org Hundreds of NH communities have registered on this community bulletin-board site where members list items they want to give away for free. Registration is free. You can list an item you want to get rid of—as well as search the listing for items you need. Enter your city and state to find your local group.
Earth 911 believes every day is "Earth Day". This site provides leads on where to donate used cars, computers, cell phones and other objects. It’s also a resource for local places where you can recycle or safely dispose of metals, paint, ink-jet cartridges, and electronics.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) site provides check lists and step-by-step guides for planning upgrades. It also links to sites that detail which types of purchases qualify for federal tax credits, state incentives, and rebates from utilities.
Greenercars.org – ACEEE scores and ranks cars, trucks, minivans, and SUVs according to environmental friendliness. Learn which vehicles are this year's "greenest" and "meanest," as well as how to shop for a green vehicle
GreenBiz.com is the leading resource on how to align environmental responsibility with business success. The site provides daily news, tools, and resources to corporate executives and sustainability directors at large and small businesses through a combination of websites, electronic newsletters, online events, briefing papers, and other means.
Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices at home, work and play.
Alliance to Save Energy website has tips for saving energy and a guide to tax credits.
The Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Schools Program engages students in creating energy-saving activities in their schools (and at home!), using hands-on, real-world projects by making basic changes in the operations, maintenance, and individual behavior. Learn how your school can get involved and to read case studies from participating schools in NH and across the nation.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of local governments as well as national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.