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Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission
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Energy Efficiency Calculator Tool
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This new EPA calculator tool will help municipalities determine how much can be saved from the current operating budget by implementing an energy efficiency project and also assess whether it is better to use available Capital Improvement Funds or to Bond for a project.
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Connecticut River Watershed Atlas On-line
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The US Geological Survey's (USGS) has updated the Atlas and web portal and it is now on line at the USGS NH-VT Water Science Center.
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New NH Construction Field Guide
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A free electronic version of the updated NH Field Guide for Residential New Construction has been made available for viewing or download by GDS Associates.
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Mapping the 2010 U.S. Census |
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Browse population growth and decline, changes in racial and ethnic concentrations and patterns of housing development.
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Free Electronics Recycling |
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Best Buy will recycle just about any electronics, including TVs (some restrictions), DVD players, computer components, audio and video cables, cell phones, and more. Restrictions may apply in New Hampshire, so check the state by state list found on the website.
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Greenhouse Gas Emission Data Map
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Comprehensive Greenhouse gas (GHG) data are now easily accessible to the public. The information can be used by communities to identify nearby sources of GHG's and to track emissions. Access EPA's GHG .
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Sticker Shock: Your Commuting Costs!
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Use this link to learn about the real costs of operating and owning your vehicle.
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NH Center for Non-Profits Training |
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Explore the current schedule of training opportunities on a variety of subjects.
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| Transportation Health Impact Toolkit |
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A Transportation Health Impact Assessment Toolkit is now available on the CDC Healthy Places Website. The toolkit provides a framework to conduct HIAs on proposed transportation projects, plans, and policies.
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The new New Hampshire Broadband Planning and Mapping Project (NHBMPP) website has been launched with its new design and content and an interactive map is available.
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Greetings!
If your community has recently completed a Master Plan, or if you have outdated, insufficient or over-complicated policies and/or ordinances, there is a unique opportunity to make changes that will help your community.
New Hampshire Housing has launched the Community Planning Grant (CPG) Program, which will provide over $1 million in competitive matching grants to New Hampshire municipalities. New Hampshire Housing will be advised by a steering committee consisting of public agencies and non-profit organizations representing a diverse range of interests in the grant selection process.
CPG grants will be available in two rounds, one in 2012 (the first deadline for applications will be June 15, 2012) and the other in 2013. In the first round, municipalities will be eligible to apply for one-year grants of up to $30,000 or two-year grants of up to $50,000 to provide technical assistance to modify local regulations so that socially, economically and environmentally healthy communities can be achieved. Special funding allocations will be made specifically for communities that want to create neighborhood heritage districts or to adopt inclusionary zoning ordinances that promote housing affordability.
For funding in the first round, grant applications are due on June 15, 2012. For information about the CPG Program, including application materials and information on a grant writing workshop for potential applicants on Thursday, May 3, please visit the NH Citizen Planner Collaborative . If your community needs assistance with the application, the Planning Commission would be happy to help -- just let us know.
We are also pleased to announce that the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission was notified by the USDA Rural Development office that they have been awarded $187,747 to organize solid waste management along the Connecticut River in the Commission's towns and within the towns of two Vermont solid waste management districts (SWMDs) along the Connecticut River. The goals of this project are to: 1.) work collaboratively among the bi-state partners to use the varied expertise and resources of each partner to benefit the communities in the shared watershed;
2.) reduce hazardous materials in the waste stream and from improper home disposal to protect our drinking waters; and
3.) develop and expand the yard and food waste composting systems to divert more materials from disposal facilities to make a valuable soil amendment product.
It is going to be a busy year!
Christine Walker
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Annual Meeting - June 6, 2012
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The Common Man Inn & Restaurant, Claremont, NH
Guest Speaker: Armando Carbonell, Senior Fellow and Chairman of the Department of Planning and Urban Form at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy; co-editor of Regional Planning in America, Practice and Prospect.
RSVP: by May 30 to Chris Courtemanche or call 603-448-1680
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DES Drinking Water Source Protection Workshop
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Date: May 2, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grappone Conference Center, Concord, NH
Largest Drinking Water Protection Workshop in New England
Register to attend the DES 2012 Drinking Water Source Protection Workshop. This year marks a milestone (25 years) since DES was created to protect environmental resources in New Hampshire and this event's morning plenary will take a look back at the progress made to date and remaining work necessary to protect our drinking water resources. The event will feature policymakers, scientists, water supply managers and local officials who will present their work and views on a range of topics. These topics include (among others) identifying emerging contaminants, shoreland protection changes, arsenic and impacts on public health, examples of low-impact development (LID), implementing Best Management Practices (BMPS) and a statewide study of sodium/chloride in groundwater. To register, visit the American Ground Water Trust website.For more information, e-mail Pierce Rigrod, DES or call 271-0688
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EPA Climate and Energy Webcasts
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EPA Workshops on Climate and Energy
EPA will present a series of workshops on climate and energy topics for state and local governments. The complete list of workshops and registration information are provided in the attached document. The program will include the following:
- May 7, 1:00-2:00 PM (EDT) Connecting Materials & Discards Management with Climate
- May 8, 1:00-2:00 PM (EDT) Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE): An Overview for Green Power Partners and Stakeholders
- May 16, 2:00-3:30 PM (EDT) - Funding & Financing Local Government Clean Energy Programs, Part I: Getting Started: Answering Big Picture Funding Questions
- May 17, 2:00-3:00 PM (EDT) Innovative Energy Conservation Measures at Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- May 30, 2:00-3:30 PM (EDT) - Funding & Financing Local Government Clean Energy Programs, Part II: Getting it Funded: Finding Funding for your Clean Energy Programs
ENERGY STAR Webcasts - May 2 & May 15, 1:00-2:30 (EDT) - How to Apply for EPA's 2012 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition
- May 7, 1:00-2:30 PM (EDT) - EEPS Portfolio Manager Training
- May 10, 2:00-3:15 PM (EDT) - Benchmarking in Portfolio Manager for State and Local Governments
- May 16, 2:00-3:30 PM (EDT) - ENERGY STAR and Green Building Rating Systems
AMPO ( Association of Metropolitan Planning Organization Webcasts - May 1, 2:00-3:30PM (EDT) - Linking Climate Change Solutions to Other Planning Goals.
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Let's Talk About Water in NH
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Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Locations: Various around the state.
What needs to be done to have enough clean water for future generations? Join the statewide conversation about the future of our water. The Governor's Water Sustainability Commission is partnering with NH Listens to convene public conversations about the future of our state's water. The goal is to gather ideas, experiences and recommendations from a wide range of New Hampshire Residents. Call 603-862-0692 or Registration and information is available here.
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Safe Routes to School - First Annual Bike to School Day 2012
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Wednesday, May 9 has been designated as Bike -to-School Day 2012 by the National Center for Safe Routes to School. The new spring event is intended to complement International Walk-to-School Day and Month in October. Sponsored by the national center and League of American Bicyclists, the event registration is free and available to individuals and organizations planning a 2012 event. Use this link to register and be listed on the site as a "Bike-to-School Day Pioneer."
More information on Safe Routes to School grants and other activities can be found here.
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NH Better Buildings - Energy Efficiency Funding Available
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Application Deadline: Friday, May 11, 2012
NH Better Buildings may have funding available for additional energy efficiency projects in 2012. In order to move quickly if funds become available, applications are requested for commercial, non-profit or municipal energy efficiency projects. Projects participating in the program receive a 25% grant up to $150,000 and low interest loans. For more information visit Better Buildings NH website. Applications are completed using the NHCDFA Grants Management System.
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Date: Thursday-Friday, May 10 & 11
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn, 172 North Main St., Concord, NH
NH Planners Association Annual Conference
The NEW New Hampshire:
Forces of Change in Our Society and Environment will explore the forces of change in our society and environment to which planners need to respond. You won't want to miss our Keynote address by Majora Carter, a globally influential "eco-preneur." The conference program and registration is available here. Questions? E-mail Ben Frost or call (603) 310-9361.
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Low Impact Development Strategies
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Date: May 15
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Location: New Hampshire Housing, Bedford, NH
Cost: $75 per person
Low impact development strategies and methods will be explored at this high impact seminar for building professionals who wish to reduce the potential environmental impacts of residential or mixed use development.
Seminar information details can be downloaded here. |
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Financing Energy Improvements for Public Water & Wastewater Systems
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Date: Tuesday, May 22
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location: Public Service of NH, 780 Commercial St. Manchester, NH
Fee: no cost, but you must pre-registerby May 15, 2012
Fax this registration form and for more information contact Derek Bennett .
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Date: Wednesday, May 23
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cornish Elementary School Gym
The Cornish Energy Committee presents a free panel discussion on Rising Gas Prices! What are the options?
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Public Transportation Surveys
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The Uppe Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission is up-dating the public and human service transportation coordination plans for the region. The surveys are separated into Sullivan County and Southern Grafton County to meet the current DOT requirements. Whether you live or work in Sullivan or Southern Grafton County your opinion is very important. Please take one or both of the surveys to help us learn about community needs and priorities. Just click the links below to begin the survey. Thank you for participating.
Southern Grafton County Public and Human Service Transportation Survey
Sullivan County Public and Human Service Transportation Survey |
| EPA Guide to Energy Efficiency in Local Government Operations |
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This recently published EPA guidebook describes how local governments can lead by example and achieve multiple benefits by improving the energy efficiency of their new, existing, and renovated facilities and their day-to-day operations. The guide can be reviewed here.
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NHLGC Local Officials Workshops
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Date: April 10 - September 29, 2012
Time: See LGC Website.
Location: Various NH Cities/Towns
The local officials workshop series is designed to provide both newly elected and experienced local officials with the information required to effectively serve their communities.
Registration and additional workshop information is available on the LGC Website.
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Broadband Rural Addressing Project - Volunteers Needed
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The NH Broadband Mapping and Planning Program continues to map the locations of survey respondents to determine the areas with and without Broadband (high-speed) access.
Trainings will be offered as needed to accommodate our volunteers. A bonus of participating, in addition to the training, is the free use of a GPS for personal projects in the future -- mapping stone walls, trails, cemeteries, school projects.
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2012 Hazardous Waste and Unwanted Medicine Collections
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The Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission and host towns will provide FREE household hazardous waste collections for residents of participating towns. See flyer for more detailed information.
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Clean Diesel Project Funding
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Federal assistance is available for diesel emission reduction projects. NHDES can assist with the application process. More information is available here.
Application Deadline: Monday, June 4, 2012 |
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Municipal Energy Reduction Fund
CDFA's Municipal Energy Reduction Fund is available to help municipalities improve the energy efficiency of their municipal buildings, street lighting, water and sewer treatment facilities, and where appropriate, electrical distribution systems. The goal is to reduce energy usage and costs.
CDFA is currently accepting applications from New Hampshire Municipalities through our online grants management system for funding through the Municipal Energy Reduction Fund. Prior to accessing the online system, you will need a User ID and Password. If you have not registered already to receive a User ID and Password, please register here.
Community Catalyst Fund
Overview: Do you work with an organization that aims to improve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability on a local level? If so, the Community Catalyst Fund might be for you! Some eligibility restrictions apply. For more information, visit the website or email Amanda.
Community Challenge Grant
New Hampshire Housing has been awarded $1 million through the Community Challenge Planning Grant Program, a HUD funding source that parallels the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant program. As the leader of a statewide consortium, New Hampshire Housing will use the funding to develop and facilitate a competitive grant program for New Hampshire municipalities, called the New Hampshire Community Planning Grant (CPG) Program.
The CPG Program will award grants in two rounds (2012 and 2013), timed to allow for preparation of regulations to present for voter adoption at annual town meetings. Grantee municipalities must provide a minimum of 25% match, at least 1/4 of which must be in cash.
Grant application information will be posted online on April 15, 2012.
2013 Local Source Water Protection Grants
Project funding is available from the Department of Environmental Services to develop and
implement programs to protect existing sources of public drinking water. The grants are available to water suppliers, municipalities, regional planning agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, conservation districts, and state agencies. Applicants can receive up to $20,000 for projects to protect drinking water sources including watershed planning, delineation of protection areas, assessment of threats to water supply sources, implementation and source security.
The application packet is being made available with greater advance notice than in previous years to provide applicants ample time to obtain letters of commitment from stakeholders, which will be needed for some projects to score well in the competition for limited funds. The importance of letters of commitment is reflected in the new application materials. Applicants should review the application materials at their earliest opportunity.
Applications are available on the web. Applications are Due: November 1, 2012
Please contact Johnna McKenna or Pierce Rigrod if you have any questions or would like to discuss your proposal.
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