New Hampshire Electric & Gas Utilities
Manchester,
New Hampshire
Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence - Energy Efficiency Program Delivery
New Hampshire Electric & Gas Utilities is a utility consortium comprised of Eversource, Liberty Utilities, New Hampshire Electric Co-op, and Unitil. The consortium supported the construction of more than 900 ENERGY STAR® certified homes, representing an increase of 20% compared to 2022, for a total surpassing 11,600 homes since joining the program. Key 2023 accomplishments include:
- Promoting the ENERGY STAR program to builders, energy rating companies, consumers, and other stakeholders, and driving market share of ENERGY STAR certified homes to nearly 33% statewide since the program’s inception in 2002.
- Showcasing ENERGY STAR certified homes on NHSaves.com and utility social media accounts, resulting in a 44% increase in website traffic.
- Creating a new partnership with emerging professionals at the American Institute of Architects focused on integrating ENERGY STAR features into modern architectural designs.
- Conducting extensive training for builders, homeowners, architects, and other stakeholders on innovative energy saving construction practices and ENERGY STAR program requirements.