Monadnock Sustainability Hub

09/03/2026

Don’t miss the Monadnock Clean Energy Fair's Electric Vehicle Expo on September 19, where you can get an up-close look at electric cars and trucks.

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Vehicle owners and Green Wave Electric Vehicles will be on hand to answer your questions about the satisfaction (and fun) of these vehicles, as well as how to charge them at home or on the road.

09/01/2026

A big THANK YOU to one of our Fourth Annual Monadnock Clean Energy Fair Sponsors, ReVision Energy!

☀️ You help make our event SHINE ☀️

September 19, 2026, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Keene Rec Center, 312 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431

08/30/2026

The Economic & Carbon Impact of Shopping Local ~ From LOCO BC

🫐 Locally grown or made products reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% to 66% compared to imported products.
🫐 Local products produce a local economic benefit between 2.0 and 7.1 TIMES that of imported products, an average of 4.1 times.
🫐 Local products keep up to 92 cents of every dollar recirculating in the local economy.
🫐 Local businesses selling the products produce a local economic benefit between 1.8 and 4.3 TIMES that of their multinational brick-and-mortar competitors, an average of 3.1 TIMES.
🫐 A local retailer compared to a non-local retailer that is purely online has a benefit of 107 TIMES.

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08/29/2026

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08/28/2026

Data Centers, Energy Affordability, and the Case for Homegrown Power - Institute for Local Self-Reliance

"Data centers are driving an unprecedented spike in electricity demand, and utilities keep reaching for the same old tools: build more gas plants, earn a high return on equity, and hike up rates.

But Kristin Eberhard of Rewiring America argues there’s a faster, cheaper alternative already sitting in America’s garages and basements.

The organization’s research shows that household technologies, like rooftop solar, batteries, heat pumps, and smart water heaters, can supply about as much flexible capacity as a new gas plant for less money, and faster. This solution also lowers bills, reduces air pollution, and fortifies the grid."

Listen/Read: Episode 278 of Local Energy Rules: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/data-centers-energy-affordability-ler278/

08/22/2026

Start Planning With the Hub’s Electrify Monadnock Fund

It may still feel like the middle of summer, but now is a great time to start thinking about making your home more comfortable, energy-efficient, and ready for the colder months ahead.

Since launching the Electrify Monadnock Fund in May, the Monadnock Sustainability Hub has connected 126 local homeowners with resources, guidance, and financial support to make clean energy and energy-efficiency improvements more accessible.

Not sure where to begin? That’s where our Home Energy Coaches come in. Coaches can help homeowners understand their options, navigate the process, and identify potential next steps based on their home and goals.

Whether you’re considering weatherization, a heat pump, another clean-energy upgrade, or simply wondering what improvements make the most sense for your home, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Learn more about the Electrify Monadnock Fund, connect with a Home Energy Coach, and take the first step toward a more comfortable and energy-efficient home before winter arrives.

08/19/2026

Hot off the press 🔥News from the Hub https://buff.ly/7h2Im3j

08/16/2026

A Bright Spot ☀️ Community Solar: A Model Built for Renters

Share your bright spot stories with us!

Institute for Local Self-Reliance

A Minnesota community solar cooperative earns trust and delivers savings in manufactured home parks.

08/14/2026

Can Ford’s affordable new electric truck hit the sweet spot?

With the sub-$30,000 Fathom, Ford hopes to capitalize on growing demand for low-priced EVs and avoid the fate of its now-defunct Lightning. ⚡️

Read the latest from Canary Media. Find a link in the comments!

08/12/2026

Climate resilience hubs belong in practice.

Join Next City to explore how communities are creating spaces that help people stay rooted, strengthen local assets, and build resilience.

Capital Ready: Building the Next Generation of Climate Resilience Hubs
Wednesday, August 19, at 1 pm ET - Virtual Event

RSVP today! https://buff.ly/ke8zP1q