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CPCNH Network & Events
From statewide summits to our 2025 Annual Membership Meeting, CPCNH events bring communities together to shape New Hampshire’s energy future. Explore event recaps, photos, and milestones that highlight Community Power in action—and sign up for updates to stay connected.
CPCNH Office Hours
Join CPCNH staff and community leaders for our ongoing Office Hours—an open forum for updates, Q&A, and in-depth discussions on topics shaping Community Power in New Hampshire. These sessions are free and open to all, with rotating topics and guest speakers.
View upcoming office hour sessions below and learn more on how to join on our Office Hours webpage:
Office Hours Title | Date |
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No Office Hours | 06/20/2025 |
July 4th Holiday | 07/04/2025 |
CPCNH Staff Event | 07/18/2025 |
Plugged In: Member Q&A | 07/25/2025 |
Website, New Members Area & Files.com Navigation | 08/15/2025 |
Cashflow Update & Strategic Vision | 08/29/2025 |
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) | 09/12/2025 |
Opt-Action and Community Benefit Reports | 09/26/2025 |
Cost Sharing Agreements (CSAs) & Launch Stage | 10/10/2025 |
Fall Member Meeting | 10/24/2025 |
Annual & Discounted Energy Rates | 11/07/2025 |
Plugged In: Member Q&A | 11/21/2025 |
2026 Legislative Preview | 12/05/2025 |
Plugged In: Member Q&A | 12/19/2025 |
Legislative Public Engagement | 01/09/2026 |
Plugged In: Member Q&A | 01/23/2026 |
Power Supply Portfolio Update | 02/06/2026 |
Plugged In: Member Q&A | 02/20/2026 |
Committees & Governance | 03/06/2026 |
Plugged In: Member Q&A | 03/20/2026 |
Annual Meeting Preview | 04/03/2026 |
Annual Meeting-No Office Hours | 04/17/2026 |
Annual Membership & Board Meeting (April 2025)
On April 24, 2025, CPCNH held its Annual Membership and Board Meetings at the Falls Event Center in Manchester, where member communities convened to elect new Directors and officers, adopt a charter amendment, and advance key initiatives.
The day featured strategic planning updates, approval of a new solar power purchase agreement, and the formation of a standing Projects and Programs Committee. With broad participation both in-person and online, the event marked continued progress toward CPCNH’s mission of building a more affordable, resilient, and locally controlled energy future for New Hampshire.
CPCNH staff members welcome attendees with meeting materials and maps, supporting member engagement from the very first step.
Member representatives from across New Hampshire gather at the 2025 Annual Meeting to discuss governance priorities and shared energy goals.
Lisa Sweet reflects on her leadership role as Vice Chair and MOEC Chair, thanking members and staff for their shared commitment.
CPCNH staff members welcome attendees with meeting materials and maps, supporting member engagement from the very first step.
CPCNH’s 2025 Annual Meeting Report captures a transformative year of progress across New Hampshire’s energy landscape.
Coalition Member Candidates Event (March 2021)
As a follow-up to the Community Power Summit, over 70 local representatives of municipalities in various stages of exploring Community Power attended the Coalition's "Member Candidates" event on March 18, 2020.
Members of the Organizing Group provided an update regarding the formation process of the agency and discussed key sections of the Coalition Joint Powers Agreement.
Event materials are available for download here.
Community Power Summit (June 2020)
On June 5, 2020, the Organizing Group brought together 86 attendees from over 30 cities, towns and counties across New Hampshire representing ~25% of New Hampshire's default electricity load for an interactive discussion on Community Power and the Coalition "joint powers agency" model under development. The event featured a keynote presentation by Girish Balachandran, CEO of Silicon Valley Clean Energy. Watch the introductory overview and keynote below (and download the Summit agenda here):
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