Executive Office Of The State Of New Hampshire

The Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire, operating as the Department of Energy, is a state government agency responsible for managing energy-related initiatives, programs, and services across New Hampshire. Registered in SAM.gov since 2005, the department focuses on enhancing energy efficiency, supporting low-income households, promoting renewable energy adoption, and implementing state-level energy strategies. As a U.S. State Government entity, the department works closely with federal agencies to administer various energy-related grant programs that benefit residents and improve the state's overall energy infrastructure.

The department has consistently received federal grants from multiple agencies, primarily the Department of Energy, Office of Community Services, and Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration. Its grant-funded activities are diverse and comprehensive, including weatherization assistance for low-income households, workforce training in energy-related fields, home energy efficiency upgrades, solar project deployment, and pipeline safety inspections. Specific programs include the Weatherization Assistance Program, State Energy Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The department frequently collaborates with local community action agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions like Lakes Region Community College to deliver these services. Grant amounts range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars, covering initiatives such as training 155 existing and 90 new workers in energy-related occupations, providing utility payment assistance, conducting energy audits, installing heat pumps, and supporting residential solar energy projects for low-income and disadvantaged communities.