State Policies
An early champion of the Northeast Collaborative for High Performance Schools (NE-CHPS), New Hampshire has encountered recent fiscal obstacles and no longer offers expanded funding incentives for NE-CHPS schools. However, the New Hampshire Department of Education will continue to verify qualifying renovations and newly constructed schools as NE-CHPS compliant.
Grants & Rebates
Liberty Utilities, Public Service of New Hampshire, Unitil, and the New Hampshire Electric Co-op operate a diverse selection of energy efficiency programs in New Hampshire.
Additionally, DSIRE maintains a database of incentives for New Hampshire, many of which can be applied to schools.
High Performance Schools in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 60 ENERGY STAR certified schools, two LEED-certified schools, 15 CHPS-certified schools, and, according to NBI's 2019 School Watch List, two zero energy emerging schools.
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SCHOOL |
LOCATION |
CRITERIA USED |
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Concord, NH |
NE-CHPS |
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Keene, NH |
NE-CHPS |
|
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Penacook, NH |
NE-CHPS |
|
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Bethlehem, NH |
NE-CHPS |
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| Kingswood Regional Schools | Wolfeboro, NH | NE-CHPS |
| Mill Brook Primary School | Concord, NH | NE-CHPS |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary | Concord, NH | NE-CHPS |
| Catherine Houghton Arts Center | Bethlehem, NH | NBI Zero Energy Emerging |
| Hollis Montessori School | Hollis, NH | NBI Zero Energy Emerging |
| Horne Street Elementary School | Dover, NH | NE-CHPS |
| Idelhurst Elementary School | Somersworth, NH | NE-CHPS |
|
Laconia Middle School |
Laconia, NH |
NE-CHPS |
| Lebanon Middle School | Lebanon, NH | NE-CHPS |
|
Mason Elementary School |
Mason, NH |
NE-CHPS |
| Portsmouth Middle School | Portsmouth, NH | NE-CHPS |
|
TNT Alternative School |
Keene, NH |
NE-CHPS |
*List strives to be comprehensive, but may not be complete.
Feature Your High Performance School Design Work
Are you an architect or engineer who has worked on a High Performance School in this state? You can download and fill out our questionnaire and NEEP will use it to complete a case study, highlighting your firm's exemplary work on high performance schools. We use these case studies on our website, webinars, and conference presentations, and often invite architects or engineers to speak about their work in these venues.
For More Information
The High Performance Schools Exchange offers presentations and trainings to design and building professionals as well as school administrators and committees. These are available at no cost and can be scheduled by contacting Carolyn Sarno at csarno@neep.org or at (781) 860-9177 x119 or John Balfe at jbalfe@neep.org or at (781) 860-9177 x109.