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Sam Evans-Brown
Executive Director at Clean Energy NH
Sam Evans-Brown is the Executive Director of Clean Energy NH, a position he has held since July 2021.1 He leads the organization in its efforts to create a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient energy system in New Hampshire.3 Prior to this role, Sam was a radio journalist and podcast host for nearly 10 years at New Hampshire Public Radio, where he covered environmental and energy issues extensively.13
Sam grew up in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and graduated from Bates College in 2009 with a B.A. in Politics and Spanish.13 His professional experience includes:
- Host of the "Outside/In" podcast at New Hampshire Public Radio (2016-2021)1
- Environment and Education Reporter at New Hampshire Public Radio (2012-2016)1
- Various roles in journalism, teaching, and outdoor leadership1
In addition to his professional work, Sam is known for his skills as a bike mechanic, his ability to speak Spanish, and his role as a father of two.3 He is passionate about addressing climate change through energy solutions and believes in the importance of local action in transforming the energy landscape.2
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Folks, we have a settlement!
Please consider reaching out to the NH PUC and letting them know that you support the settlement agreement in docket 22-060. This really should be a no drama proceeding! [email protected]
https://lnkd.in/dTxBCtE3
Absolutely thrilled to learn that NH has received $43.5 million from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fund low-income solar. These funds will go to solar for multi-family housing, Resident Owned communities, and additional dollars to the states competitive grant program.
These funds will begin to be deployed at roughly the same time as $70m for low-income weatherization and electrification. I think there's a high probability that this funding will be transformational for how multi-family housing is built when we look back 10 years from now.
It's already only a fraction more expensive to build high-efficiency multi-family dwellings (3.5% more) and these homes use as much as 80% less energy. These funds will make an already wise choice an absolute no-brainer.
