Grants for Community Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Projects Providing Direct Benefits to Low and Moderate Income Residential Electric Customers

The New Hampshire Department of Energy is seeking proposals for community solar photovoltaic (PV) projects that will provide direct benefits to low and moderate income residential electric customers. The total funding available is $500,000, with a maximum grant request amount of $400,000. Proposals must present a comprehensive plan that clearly demonstrates and quantifies the net direct benefits to participating low and moderate income customers. The project must be physically located in New Hampshire and must adhere to the statutory requirements of RSA 362-F:2, X-a. The proposal must include a project summary sheet, technical project proposal, project model, and other required information. • The project must provide direct benefits to at least 5 residential electric customers, with at least a majority of participants being low and moderate income customers. • The project must be operational no later than 24 months after grant agreement approval. • The project must adhere to the statutory requirements of RSA 362-F:2, X-a. • The project must be physically located in New Hampshire. • The project must not be designed to depend upon LMI Community Solar Project designation provided for under Senate Bill 270 (2022).