The Political Climate: an ongoing commentary on the NH Primary and Climate Change

One of the most promising results of the New Hampshire Town Meeting Resolution that passed in 164 New Hampshire towns this March is the formation of numerous local energy committees.  The concluding sentence of the Climate Change Resolution: “We ask our selectmen to consider the appointment of a voluntary energy committee to recommend local steps to save energy and reduce emissions,” lead to an explosion of action on the local level that is a true indication of public sentiment in the Granite State. 

The Rockingham/Strafford Local Energy Committee Alliance, an alliance of the various energy committees in Rockingham and Strafford Counties, is holding a workshop on September 25, 6-8:30pm at the UNH Alumni Center in Durham.  This FREE meeting and workshop aims at forming cooperation, sharing lessons learned and resources on energy solutions between the various town energy committees.  This workshop is an essential tool for the members of existing and emerging energy committees.

The Alliance and the Carbon Coalition have invited staff members from each of the presidential campaigns to attend the meeting and hear first hand how local New Hampshire citizens are taking action into their own hands to reduce their carbon footprint, lower energy costs, and save money.  Many of the campaigns have reached out to hear how citizens are personally working to conserve and reduce carbon emissions in their own lives and communities and this is the perfect opportunity in New Hampshire.

Click for more information about the Rockingham/Strafford Energy Committee Alliance Workshop.