Section 38-D:1 – Method of Adoption.
38-D:1 Method of Adoption. – Any governing or legislative body of a municipality may adopt or rescind the provisions of this chapter at any duly warned meeting. Source. 2009, 275:1, eff. Sept. 27, 2009.
Section 38-D:2 – Energy Commission.
38-D:2 Energy Commission. – A city or town may establish an energy commission, hereinafter called the commission, for the study, planning, and utilization of energy resources for municipal buildings and built resources of such city or town. Source. 2009, 275:1, eff. Sept. 27, 2009.
Section 38-D:3 – Membership.
38-D:3 Membership. – The commission shall consist of no fewer than 3 nor more than 10 members. In cities, the members of the commission shall be appointed by the city council subject to the provisions of the city charter, and in towns the members of the commission shall be appointed by the board of […]
Section 38-D:4 – Duties.
38-D:4 Duties. – I. The commission shall: (a) Research municipal energy use and cost and make such information available to the town on at least an annual basis. (b) Make recommendations to local boards and committees pertaining to municipal energy plans and sustainable practices such as energy conservation, energy efficiency, energy generation, and zoning […]
Section 38-D:5 – Appropriations Authorized.
38-D:5 Appropriations Authorized. – I. A town or city, having established an energy commission, may appropriate money as necessary for the purpose of this chapter. All or any part of money so appropriated in any year and any gifts of money received under this chapter may be placed in an energy commission fund and […]
Section 38-D:6 – Energy Commission Support.
38-D:6 Energy Commission Support. – The department of energy and New Hampshire regional planning commissions may establish programs to assist, at their request, the cities and towns which have established an energy commission. Source. 2009, 275:1, eff. Sept. 27, 2009. 2017, 156:64, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 91:200, eff. July 1, 2021.