Whether you are a first-time home buyer or an existing home owner, lowering energy bills and saving money by improving the energy efficiency of your home should be a top priority. Given the high cost of heating and electricity we see here in New England, home owners should take advantage of every energy savings incentive available. 

There are a number of new opportunities designed to help you reduce costs and save money! Federal, state and local programs are available to assist in everything from energy audits and weatherization programs to rebates and tax credits for the purchase of energy efficient appliances.

To help direct you to the many cost saving programs available, we have compiled a list of resources:

Please bookmark this page so you can check these sites often for the most up-to-date opportunities available to save money and reduce costs!

www.dsireusa.org – This website is an excellent one-stop shop for money saving state incentives targeted at renewable and energy efficiency for your home or commercial property. The website also has an excellent list of federal energy efficiency incentives.

www.energystar.gov – This website will help you understand the importance of choosing cost saving Energy Star products. It will also help you discover Energy Star rebates and gives excellent energy savings tips. 

www.extension.unh.edu/Energy – The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension has compiled an excellent list of state and local incentives designed to assist you in saving money and reducing energy consumption.  This easy to navigate site also provides energy savings information for renters and detailed information about heating with wood. 

www.myenergyplan.net – This interactive and informative website has one self-described goal – to help you develop an energy plan to reduce your household's energy consumption. The plan is customized to your family and fits your household's needs. 

www.nhsaves.com – Do you want to see if your home qualifies for a comprehensive energy audit for only $100? Do you qualify for any other income eligible programs designed to assist individuals with energy costs? nhsaves.com is New Hampshire's energy solutions website designed to provide you with resources to save money on energy bills.

www.resnet.us – On this website, the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) provides detailed information about what an energy audit is, how to find an energy auditor and what qualifications to look for in an energy auditor.

www.staywarmnh.org – This website, provided by the New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning, can put you in touch with additional resources to help you pay heating and energy bills. It also provides practical tips to help you conserve energy.