NHSaves utility partners Eversource, Liberty, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative and Unitil are proud to announce that they have received the 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, making them recipients of this prestigious award for the eighth year in a row.

“We are thrilled that our NHSaves, New Construction Program has once again been recognized by ENERGY STAR for providing outstanding service to energy customers in New Hampshire,” Cindy Carroll, Unitil Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions said. “We believe these programs not only provide environmental benefits but help our customers control energy costs and can improve their quality of life.”

The Sustained Excellence award is the highest honor bestowed by the ENERGY STAR program. Winners are part of a distinguished group that has made a long-term commitment to fighting climate change and protecting public health through energy efficiency. They are among the nation’s leaders in driving value for the environment, the economy, and the American people.

“ENERGY STAR award-winning partners are showing the world that delivering real climate solutions makes good business sense and promotes job growth,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Many of them have been doing it for years, inspiring all of us who are committed to tackling the climate crisis and leading the way to a clean energy economy.”

Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners. For a complete list of 2021 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners.

About NHSAVES

NHSaves works to advance the efficient use of energy in New Hampshire. Over the last few decades, New Hampshire’s energy efficiency programs have achieved significant energy savings for the state’s electric and natural gas customers. NHSaves utility partners Eversource, Liberty, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative and Unitil provide New Hampshire customers with information, incentives and support designed to save energy, reduce costs and protect our environment statewide. The NHSaves ENERGY STAR® Homes program encourages New Hampshire residents to participate in energy-efficient practices in all new home construction projects. Every ENERGY STAR® certified new home helps reduce energy costs while offering quality, comfort and increased value.