Stratham New Hampshire - Useful Conservation Links

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Useful Conservation Links

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Local Land Conservation Organizations

Southeast Land Trust has a goal to conserve the significant lands and natural resources of greater Rockingham County, including farmland, working forests, water, wildlife habitat and natural areas, and community landscapes.

Rockingam County Conservation District The District works with landowners and users, local government agencies, and other local interests in addressing a broad spectrum of resource concerns. These concerns include but are not limited to surface and ground water quality and quantity, nonpoint source pollution, erosion and sedimentation, stormwater, flooding, wetlands, forestlands, wildlife habitats, and solid waste. Conservation Programs in Rockingham County are carried out through public education and the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs). Technical assistance and information for the implementation of BMPs are provided for various land uses in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), other state and federal agencies and organizations, District staff and volunteers, and district consultants.

Exeter Area Garden Club The objective of EAGC is to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening and to promote civic beauty and conservation of natural resources.

State of NH Department of Environmental Services The mission of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is to help sustain a high quality of life for all citizens by protecting and restoring the environment and public health in New Hampshire. This site provided form, applications, permitting information, lab services, public information, publications and related RSA links.

Energy Efficiency Incentives

www.nhsaves.com

The NH ENERGY STAR homes program encourages customers to take advantage of the benefits of building a new (or complete renovation of an existing) single or multi-family energy efficient home with incentives up to $3,000. ENERGY STAR construction results in reduced monthly operating costs, improved homeowner comfort and a higher resale value, all while providing greater environmental benefits. The program provides assistance in evaluating your new home plans, air leakage testing, and incentives to install ENERGY STAR appliances and lighting systems.

Local Energy Committees

Carbon Coalition Resources for LECs: http://www.carboncoalition.org/community/EnergyCommitteesResources.php
NH Community Energy Project (Wiki): http://nhenergy.org/index.php

First Steps in Home Energy Efficiency

NH OEP General Energy Savings Tips: http://www.nh.gov/oep/programs/energy/documents/general_energy_savings_tips.pdf
NH OEP Winterizing Your Home: http://www.nh.gov/oep/programs/energy/documents/winterize_your_home_tips.pdf

New England Carbon Estimator (on-line carbon calculator) http://necarbonchallenge.org/calculator.jsp

NH Saves Home Heating Index: http://www.nhsaves.com/homeheating/Default.asp
Home Energy Saver (Interactive Online Home Energy Audit): http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/energy_audits/index.cfm/mytopic=11160

Heating Fuel Comparisons

US Department of Energy (Energy Eficiency and Renewable Energy Division): Selecting Heating Fuel and System Types: http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12330
Energy Information Administration (EIA) Heating Fuel Comparison Calculator: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=diy.diy_index

Hot Water Usage

US Department of Energy (Energy Eficiency and Renewable Energy Division) Guide to Home Water Heating: http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=12760

Automobiles

Gasoline conservation tips: http://www.nh.gov/oep/programs/energy/conservation_gas.htm and http://www.nh.gov/oep/programs/energy/documents/automobile_energy_saving_tips.pdf
Shopping for more fuel-efficient vehicles: http://www.fueleconomy.govand http://www.fueleconomy.gov/FEG/bestworst.shtml
Alternatively Fueled Vehicles & Fuel Reduction Strategies: Granite State Clean Cities Coalition: http://www.granitestatecleancities.nh.gov/
NH Rideshare: http://www.nh.gov/dot/nhrideshare/

Heating with Wood

UNH Cooperative Extension Heating With Wood: http://extension.unh.edu/Energy/WoodHeat.html

Reducing the Cost of Home Energy Efficiency

Federal Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit: www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US43F&re=1&ee=1
Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit: www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US37F&re=1&ee=1
New Hampshire Residential Incentives: http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/homeowner.cfm?state=NH&re=1&ee=1
New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning http://www.nh.gov/oep/programs/energy/RenewableEnergyIncentives.htm

Recycling and Waste Reduction

Nearly a "one stop shop" for recycycling all types of household goods: Earth 911: http://earth911.com/
Catalog Choice (a free service that lets you opt-out of unwanted catalogs): http://www.catalogchoice.org/
Opt Out (opt out of pre-approved credit card and insurance offers): https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t; Phone: 888-567-8688
Direct Marketing Association (opt out of mailings from the 5200 member companies): DMA Choice: https://www.dmachoice.org

Mercury and Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFL)

NH DES Clean-Up Procedures for Broken Fluorescent Bulbs and Lamps: http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/p2au/pps/ppuwmp/documents/lamp_cleanup.pdf
NH DES Consumer Guide to Mercury and CFLs: http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pip/factsheets/co/documents/co-19.pdf
NH DES Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator: hhw@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-2047

Purchasing Energy Efficient Home Applicances

Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings: http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/
NH Saves Lighting Catalog: http://www.nhsaves.com/catalog/
Energy Federation Incorporated Online Catalog: http://www.energyfederation.org/consumer/default.php

Home Weatherization

Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center: http://www.waptac.org/
Community Action Agency Offices: http://www.nh.gov/oep/programs/fuelassistance/contact.htm
NH Home Heating Index Calculator: http://www.nhsaves.com/homeheating/
NH Home Performance with ENERGY STAR:

NHEC: http://nhec.com/residential_homeenergysolutions.php
National Grid: Please call 1-800-639-6060 for program details