The State Energy Manager position was created by the Governor's Executive Order
2005-4. The position is responsible for researching and entering the state into
energy contracts, selecting and implementing energy efficiency projects in state
buildings, and reporting on the state's quarterly and annual energy use.
Annual Energy Reports
The State of NH's Energy Conservation Plan
Per Senate Bill 73, (which can be viewed using this link:
New Reporting Requirements - SB73)
each department shall identify cost-effective measures to reduce their fossil fuel consumption
by 25%, by 2025, in state buildings, on a per-square-foot basis, compared to the 2005 baseline.
September 1, 2012, was the due date for each state department to submit its first annual report
including, but not limited to:
- Cost-effective measures it is utilizing,
- Potential measures, and
- Annual progress in complying with the 25% reduction goal.
On or before December 1 of each year, DAS will compile the annual reports and summarize the
progress toward complying with the 25% energy consumption reduction goal and any problems
which may prevent the departments from achieving this goal.
State Conservation Plans
Energy Policy Recommendations
New Hampshire's Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EESE) Board,
in its Final Report and recommendations on the Independent Energy Study,
released December 1, 2012, is calling for a comprehensive energy policy
for the state that highlights the critical role of energy efficiency and
local renewable resources in the state's energy future. The Report details
the most important steps that state can and should take to implement policies
and enhance programs that will contribute to economic development, increased
resilience and security of energy supply and a cleaner environment. A copy of the
Final Report, as well as additional background material, is available on the
EESE Board website at http://www.puc.nh.gov/eese.htm.