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.
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Upcoming Workshops
Hanover – March 12, 2026
Local Partners:
Sustainable Hanover
Presented by: Andy Duncan
East Kingston – March 19, 2026
6:30-8:30pm
East Kingston Public Library
47 Maplevale Road
East Kingston, New Hampshire
Local Partners:
Carriage Towne News
Friends of the East Kingston Public Library
Presented by: Ted Stiles
Stratham – March 31, 2026
12:30-2:00pm
The Municipal Center
in the Seawell Room at
Bunker Hill Ave.
Stratham, NH
Local Partners:
Stratham Energy Commission
Stratham Recreation Department
Presented by: Ted Stiles
Light lunch will be served
Twin Mountain – March 31, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
HallCommunity Room
92 School Street
Twin Mountain, NH 03595
Local Partners:
Town of Carroll Energy Commission
Presented by: Ted Stiles
Portsmouth – April 9, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue,
Portsmouth, NH
Local Partners:
Portsmouth Energy Advisory Committee
Portsmouth Public Library
Seacoast Climate Action Now
Presented by: Ted Stiles
Nashua – April 9, 2026
6:30-8:00pm
Turn Cycle Solutions
9 Pond St.
Nashua, NH
Local Partners:
Turn Cycle Solutions
Presented by: Andy Duncan
Refreshments will be served.
Berlin – April 21, 2026
Local Partners:
Presented by: Andy Duncan
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 Congregational Church
Monadnock Ledger
Presented by: Andy Duncan
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.