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NHSaves ButtonUP Workshop is a 1½ hour presentation plus Q & A about improving the energy efficiency of your home. It covers energy saving tips and NHSaves energy efficiency programs. Learn about saving electricity, insulation and air sealing, energy audit and weatherization programs, rebates on electric and gas appliances, and other incentives from NH’s energy utilities. New Hampshire residents that want to use energy wisely and save money will find the information very useful.

Sponsored By:

Upcoming Workshops

Berlin – April 21, 2026

6:30-8:00pm

Medallion Opera House 
20 Park Street 
Gorham, NH 03581 

Local Partners:

White Mountain Lumber 
Caron Building Center 
Rays Electric 
Pratti Mechanical Inc. 
Androscoggin Valley Energy Collaborative (AVEC). 

Presented by: Andy Duncan

Brentwood – April 29, 2026

6:00-7:30pm

ReVision Showroom
7 Commercial Drive,
Brentwood, NH 03833

Local Partners:

ReVision Energy

Presented by: Ted Stiles

Refreshments will be served

Mason – April 30, 2026

5:30-7:00pm


Mason Congregational Church

Fellowship Hall, Valley Rd.,
Mason, NH

Potluck begins at 5:00

Local Partners:

Mason Energy Commission,
Mason Congregational Church
Monadnock Ledger

Presented by: Andy Duncan

2026 NH Energy Week – May 6, 2026

Local Partners: Clean EnergyNH
NHSaves
Eversource
Liberty
NHEC
Unitil
Community Power Coalition
Walden Renewables
PAREI

Two Virtual sessions: 

 

Gilford – October 6, 2026

5:00-6:30pm


Lakes Region Business Center
25 Country Club Road
Gilford, New Hampshire

 

Local Partners:

New Hampshire Homebuilders Association
EXP Realty, Lakes Region Group

Our Presenters

Ted Stiles

Ted Stiles is a native of New Jersey who went to college in Virginia and West Virginia. He had a 15 year career in education in New Hampshire before becoming a BPI certified energy auditor about 15 years ago. Since then, he has been involved in well over 1000 audits and energy efficiency projects. In his free time, he enjoys walking in the woods or the beach with his wife and dog, wingfoiling, skiing, surfing, climbing and other outdoor activities. The father of two boys in their early 20s, he lives in Stratham, NH.

Andy Duncan

Andy Duncan has given Button Up presentations all around New Hampshire since 2012. He has more than 25 years of experience in clean energy, including formerly co-owning an energy auditing and weatherization contracting business. At Lakes Region Community College, he manages training programs for energy auditors and other energy professionals. Andy is also a technical consultant for the NH Weatherization Assistance Program. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, School for Environment and Sustainability.

Host a NHSaves ButtonUP workshop in your community

Would your town, business or organization be interested in hosting a NHSaves Button Up Workshop? The 1.5 hour presentation teaches attendees how to improve the energy efficiency of their home. It covers energy saving tips and NHSaves energy efficiency programs.

Learn about:
• Saving electricity
• Insulation and air sealing
• Energy audits & weatherization
• Rebates on electric and gas appliances
• NH Home Performance with Energy Star program
• Other utility and government energy efficiency incentives

These workshops are sponsored by the NHSaves utilities, are free of charge, and can be hosted either in-person or virtually.
As the implementer of this seminar, the Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative (PAREI) will provide you with a promotional kit. PAREI is now scheduling Button Ups for 2025. If you are interested, please contact Robbin Adams at robbin@plymouthenergy.org or call 603-536-5030.