Newbury Energy Committee

Advisory Committee to the Selectboard to help the town and its residents save money and energy.

Key Dates

Plug-In to Power Up: What NH Needs to Know About Balcony Solar Zoom Webinar (Clean Energy NH)

Aug 5, 2026 1-2pm

Link to Register (opens in a new tab)

Newbury Energy Committee

Next Meeting Date:

August 24, 2026 4pm

Town Offices Meeting Room

News and Events

Newbury Community Power Update January 2026

Newbury residents voted for Newbury Community Power in March 2024 with the goal of reducing energy costs and increasing options for renewable energy usage.

In January 2025, the Select Board voted to pause the launch of Newbury Community Power due to unanticipated changing market conditions. The Select Board will not move forward with Newbury Community Power unless CPCNH Merrimack County Community Power rates offer residents and small businesses savings.

In the meantime, residents and small businesses can “opt in” to CPCNH Merrimack County Community Power on an individual basis. Simply visit Community Power Merrimack County (opens in a new tab) and follow the enrollment instructions. In the “Get Started” box select “Eversource” and “Merrimack, County of”.

Residential Rate Changes as of August 1st 2026:

As of August 1st, Eversource electricity supply rate (actual cost of the electricity coming into your home) will be 14.009c per kWh.

As of August 1st, CPCNH Merrimack County Community Power supply rate will be 14.949c per kWh for Eversource distribution customers. Rates for other utilities differ.

You can learn more at Newbury Community Power (opens in a new tab)

Plug-In Solar or ‘Balcony Solar’ in NH

Click here (opens in a new tab) to learn more about Plug-in Solar in NH.

Scroll down for more on Rooftop Solar.

Join Clean Energy NH for a Zoom Webinar: Plug-In to Power Up: What NH Needs to Know About Balcony Solar - Zoom Webinar August 5, 1-2pm. Click here to register (opens in a new tab)

Free! Home Energy Assessment

Want to Save Money on Your Energy Bills? Sign up for a FREE Home Energy Assessment through Campus Compact’s EnviroCorps program. Contact us at 603-526-3793 or via email at ella.doherty@colby-sawyer.edu to learn more. Home Energy Assessment Flyer (opens in a new tab)

NHSaves

NHSaves.com (opens in a new tab) has great ideas and resources to help you save time, money, and energy as part of your daily routine and business practices. Visit their website to learn more.

Other Resources

Listed below are resources on ways to reduce energy usage and save.

Eversource Residential Rate Comparison Data from the NH Department of Energy

For Eversource and third party rate comparison click here: Residential Electricity Rate Comparison Website (opens in a new tab)

Electricity and Fuel Costs

Check out these websites for ways to save money on your energy bills:
Rebates and Services (opens in a new tab)
Lighting (opens in a new tab)
New Home Construction (opens in a new tab)
Heating and Cooling (opens in a new tab)
Energy Audits and Weatherization (opens in a new tab)
Refrigerators (opens in a new tab)
Weatherization Assistance Program (opens in a new tab)

DID YOU KNOW?

A typical household can save as much as 10% per year on heating and cooling by turning the thermostat down 7-10 degrees for 8 hours a day in fall and winter (up in spring and summer).
If your hot water tank is warm to the touch, consider insulating it to save 7-16% annually in water heating costs.
Many consumer electronics continue to draw power even when they are switched off which could add 10% to your monthly utility bill. Switch to advanced power strips that prevent electronics from drawing power when not in use.