Energy Efficiency for Business and Municipalities Owning a business is hard enough without worrying about your energy budget and the comfort of your employees and customers. Whether you’re retrofitting existing equipment, undertaking a major renovation, or building a new facility, NHEC offers programs and incentives to get the job done. On Bill Financing Increase the efficiency, comfort and safety of your facility while reducing BOTH the upfront expense and your long-term energy costs… all with no out-of-pocket expense! If the upfront cost of a project is holding you back, 0% On-bill Financing removes the hurdle. 0% FINANCING SMARTSTART on-bill financing for commercial and municipal members removes the burden of up-front costs. Your monthly energy savings exceed your monthly payment! Smartstart Financing Heating & Cooling Heat Pumps (aka mini-splits) provide the highest efficiency heating and cooling available with efficiencies of over 300% and can provide heat even when it is -15°F. There are setups and configurations to meet every need, even if you don’t want a unit on the wall. Learn more about High Efficiency Heat Pumps Since HVAC equipment is typically replaced every 15 to 30 years, it makes sense to select the most efficient equipment available when you purchase a new system. NHEC offers HVAC incentives that lets you invest in comfort now and energy savings for years. Other HVAC Incentives Instant Rebate on HVAC Equipment Building Weatherization Heating and cooling costs consume a significant portion of a businesses operating costs and properly weatherizing your building can keep your profits from going out the window. Proper air-sealing and insulation will reduce your expenses and greatly improve occupant comfort. Weatherization Program LED Lighting & Controls LED lighting uses less than half the energy of traditional fluorescent lighting and lasts twice as long. Switch to LEDs for your business today and enjoy energy savings, reduced maintenance costs and a lower electric bill! NHEC offers a streamlined approach to upgrade your lighting to LED with no paperwork to complete. You receive an instant discount (rebate) at the point of purchase with participating distributors. NHEC offers incentives up to 50% of the installed costs of qualifying LED conversion projects. This program offering is for small commercial and municipal members who did not participate in the streamlined instant rebate program. Complete the program application and lighting inventory worksheet below for pre-approval review Contact Program Manager Joe Lajewski at lajewskij@nhec.com for questions or more information. Learn more on LED programs Electric Vehicle Programs Electric Vehicles are now a common sight on our roadways. Help grow New Hampshire’s public charging infrastructure and reach new customers by installing one at your business today. NHEC will pay up to 75% of the installed cost! EV Program Information Solar Reduce your overall operating costs by installing solar for your business! NHEC has special rates available for businesses that compensate you for any unused energy created by your system. Solar/Net Metering Commercial Kitchen/Food Service Save energy, save money and be more comfortable with high-efficiency equipment. Replacing old equipment or adding new features to your restaurant or food service facility can significantly reduce long-term costs, improve production and support a cleaner environment. Commercial Kitchen/Food Service New Construction or Major Renovation Planning on building a new business? Want to renovate your existing structure? NHEC offers a wide variety of incentives and rebates to save you money while building your dream space. Our dedicated team is here to help you every step of the way! The New Construction Performance Pathways provides enhanced incentives for building highly efficient facilities that provide decades of reduced energy expenses. New Construction High Performance Buildings Other Opportunities NHEC may be able to provide technical assistance and financial incentives for a variety of energy saving measures. Some of these opportunities include compressed air, motors and VFDs, Chillers and other custom projects. Other Opportunities Green Button If you looking to have access to your usage history where you can download into a spreadsheet, Green button is a tool for you. Green Button SmartHub SmartHub is a web and mobile app that allows you to take control of all aspects of your New Hampshire Electric Cooperative account. Pay your bill, manage your usage, and contact us with service issues quickly and easily online or on your mobile device. See your usage in almost real-time down to 1 hour increments. SmartHub Hear From Your Peers Case Studies from NHEC Members:Woodstock StationHolderness SchoolInter-Lakes SchoolWhite Mountain Athletics ClubLaperles IGACranmore Mountain ResortEastern Slope Inn Sign up for our Commercial Newsletter! Archived Commercial Newsletters Archived Newsletters