Community Power Aggregation Committee

This committee was disbanded in December 2023. 

The Community Power Aggregation Committee was established according to RSA 53-E to develop an aggregation plan for the Town of Exeter, NH. As laid out in community power aggregation law (RSA 53-E), a Town that wishes to a implement power aggregation program must first establish an Electric Aggregation Committee to develop an aggregation plan for its community.

The five person committee was established by the Select Board on May 10th, 2021, to read more find the agenda here.

Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Community Power Aggregation Committee is to investigate community power aggregation for the Town of Exeter, present to the Select Board an Energy Aggregation Plan for subsequent approval at Town Meeting by citizen's vote, and, as needed, assist the Town in its implementation.

Committee Charge:

1. Investigate how Exeter might benefit from a CPA using such resources as Clean Energy New Hampshire, the Monadnock Sustainability Hub, CPA brokers and other communities in the region.
2. Assist in educating the public about community power and its potential to meet Exeter's clean energy goals.
3. Reach out to energy brokers to learn about their services and fees.
4. Receive and analyze appropriate electrical usage data from Unitil.
5. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of regional and statewide collaboration in developing community power aggregation.
6. Provide for public hearings prior to drafting any Community Power Aggregation Plan
7. Develop a Draft Community Power Aggregation Plan for consideration by the Select Board and the Legislative Body.