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Committee flags New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, DOE money for resident-owned community projects
Summary
A member said the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund and Department of Energy funds may sponsor resident-owned community projects (including community solar); the committee agreed to pursue conversations and requested an initial call and possibly an RFP pathway for municipal participation.
Committee members discussed funding pathways for low- and middle-income community solar projects and resident-owned communities, including the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund and Department of Energy funds that require governor and council approval.
Committee member (S3) described at least one resident-owned community of about 30 households as a potential off-taker and explained that the Community Loan Fund could serve as sponsor if federal/state grants are awarded. He said the DOE-linked money would need governor-and-council approval but that officials expected RFPs to follow soon; the committee agreed that pursuing the Community Loan Fund path was worth exploring and assigned JJ to continue those conversations.
Members emphasized getting a clear explanation of eligibility, how municipal load might participate as an off-taker, and the process/timing for any RFPs. The committee asked S3 to follow up and to schedule an initial coordination call ahead of any formal presentation to the select board.
