Political Subdivision Solar Grant Program

The New Hampshire Department of Energy is seeking public comment on the development of a Political Subdivision Solar Grant Program, a new initiative funded through the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) and established by SB 303 (2024). This program will be designed to support political subdivisions in New Hampshire in developing solar projects that reduce energy costs and provide long-term community benefits.

The two documents provided below are an example of how the program may be structured, giving insight into potential requirements and processes and outline key questions to help guide your feedback on the program’s structure, eligibility, funding allocation, and evaluation criteria.

• Sample Proposal for Public Comment
• Request for Public Comment on Draft Program Design

We greatly appreciate your time and input as we work to design a program that best serves New Hampshire’s needs. Your comments will help ensure the most effective and equitable use of REF resources.
Please submit all written comments by April 18, 2025, via email to Emily.J.Tomasi@energy.nh.gov with the subject line: "Political Subdivision Solar Grant Program Comments."
Thank you for your participation and valuable feedback. Please feel free to share this request with others who may be interested.