Grants for Renewable Energy Generation Projects in the Nonresidential Sector

The New Hampshire Department of Energy is soliciting grant applications under solicitation 2026-009 for renewable energy generation projects in the nonresidential sector. The program aims to increase fuel diversity, reduce electrical peak load or fossil fuel consumption, and expand the supply of Renewable Energy Certificates to comply with the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard. Projects must be performed within New Hampshire and are expected to be completed within 24 months of approval from the Governor and Executive Council. The contract start date is scheduled for May 2027, with a response deadline of January 8, 2027. Awards are determined by a 100-point scoring system focusing on the Levelized Cost of Energy (20 points), environmental benefits measured by CO2 emissions reduction (10 points), and the utilization of diverse funding sources. Additional regulatory criteria include cost-effectiveness, market innovation, and economic development benefits for the state. Selected grantees must provide a Certificate of Good Standing, a Certificate of Vote/Authority, and a Certificate of Insurance. Post-award requirements include providing development and construction progress reports, expenditure reporting, and annual energy production reports for up to 10 years after the project becomes operational. Final payment is contingent upon the final completion, operation, and interconnection of the project, with the Department withholding a percentage of the grant award until these milestones are met.