Sustainability at Home

Durham sustainability at home

Of these emissions, 55.3% were due to the use of stationary fuel (natural gas, fuel oil, propane, and wood), and 44.7% were from electricity use.

 

You can help lower Durham's emissions through various local and state initiatives:

Energy Efficiency

NH Saves Rebates
NHSaves’ utility partners offer a wide variety of rebates on the products and technologies that help New Hampshire homes, businesses and towns save on new, energy-efficient equipment, energy-saving upgrades, and new construction that meets ENERGY STAR® standards.

Heat pumps are a wonderfully energy-efficient and cost-effective option for home heating and cooling in New Hampshire. Check this article out to know more

Renewable Energy

Durham Solar Exemption
If you own property in Durham and have recently installed, upgraded or replaced a “solar energy system” that utilizes solar energy to heat or cool the interior of your building; heat water or to provide electricity, you may qualify for a property tax solar exemption.

NH Residential Renewable Electrical Generation Rebate Program
This program offers rebates to qualifying NH residents who install photovoltaic (PV) or wind turbine electrical generation systems.