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Weatherization in New Hampshire.

NHSaves covers 75-100% of insulation, air sealing, and weatherization work depending on income tier. NH's oil and propane heating mix makes envelope tightening one of the highest-leverage moves you can make.

$100%
Coverage (income-qualified)
6 items
Eligible categories
4 steps
From quote to rebate
NHSaves weatherization in progress, an installer adding insulation in a New Hampshire home
Why now · New Hampshire

Oil bills have climbed every year.

New Hampshire heating oil climbed from $2.75/gal in 2010 to $4.10+/gal by 2025. A 750-gallon home now spends over $3,000/yr on heat. Weatherization cuts your fuel usage by 25-35% on day one.

The hedge Insulation: 25-30% less fuel needed
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New Hampshire heating oil price
2010–2025 · $/gallon
$0 low mid high 2010 2015 2020 2025 US avg $3.51/gallon Heating oil $4.10/gal $2.75/gal Your reduced base (post-insulation) savings stacked yearly $/gallon, residential
Heating Oil price Your bill (post-insulation) US national average
Source · EIA Weekly Heating Oil & Propane Survey, residential class, 2010–2025. State averages and the US national line both pulled from the same dataset.
Major heating-oil dealersIrving Energy, Dead River, Eastern Propane & Oil, plus 200+ local dealers
A real example · New Hampshire

What a whole-home insulation project actually pays back.

A BPI-certified energy audit identifies where your home leaks heat, attic, walls, basement, around windows and doors. The rebate stack below shows what New Hampshire pays back on day one. The red line shows what staying with your current envelope costs you over 15 years.

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01 · Why It Works Here

The numbers that make New Hampshire insulation pencil.

Four reasons your insulation project pays you back on day one.

75-100%
NHSaves weatherization coverage
Income tier determines
Free
BPI-certified home audit
Required first step
58%
NH homes heat with oil or propane
Tightening the envelope cuts both
30+%
Heating bill reduction typical
For homes built before 1980
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02 · Rebates & Benefits

Every rebate line, spelled out.

Current 2026 rebate amounts for NHSaves Weatherization. Locked in at the time of pre-approval.

  • Attic insulation75-100% covered
  • Wall & basement insulation75-100% covered
  • Air sealingIncluded
  • Free home energy assessmentNo cost
  • Smart thermostat rebate$50-$100
  • ENERGY STAR appliance rebates$25-$200
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04 · Install Timeline

From first call to a tighter envelope.

A typical New Hampshire insulation project runs 2–4 weeks from BPI audit to install completion.

01.
Free BPI-certified home energy audit
Auditor inspects insulation levels, runs a blower door test, and identifies air leakage points. Produces a comprehensive scope of work.
Week 1
02.
Scope approval & rebate pre-approval
Project scope filed with the utility. Rebate pre-approval issued before any work begins.
Week 1-2
03.
Material procurement & scheduling
Cellulose, spray foam, fiberglass batts ordered. Crew scheduled for a 1–3 day install window.
Week 2-3
04.
Installation
Most residential insulation jobs complete in 1–3 days. Attic blow-in, wall dense-pack, basement rim joist, air sealing in one visit.
Week 3-4
05.
Post-install verification (BPI sign-off)
Final blower door test confirms air-leakage reduction. Rebate check lands as bill credit or direct deposit.
Post-install
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06 · Questions Homeowners Ask

The honest FAQ.

Actual questions that come up in the first installer conversation, answered for a typical New Hampshire homeowner in 2026.

Does my municipal utility qualify?

No, only customers of Eversource, Liberty, Unitil, or NH Electric Co-op. Municipal utility customers should check with their local utility directly.

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All New Hampshire programs

The full New Hampshire upgrade menu.

Every New Hampshire program a homeowner can layer in. The badge marks the ones that pair most naturally with the program on this page.

NH · NH Solar + NEM 2.0
A tighter house draws less power, so the solar array you size next is smaller and cheaper.
NH · NHSaves Heat Pumps
Tighten the envelope first, then the heat pump sizes smaller and runs more efficiently for life.
Stacks well
NH · NH Windows & Doors
Insulation and windows together close the envelope. Whichever you do first, the other completes it.
Stacks well
NH · NHCEF Battery Rebate
Less load means longer battery runtime through an outage. The envelope upgrade stretches every kWh.
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Your Home Efficiency Score shows your exact rebate stack, across this program and every other one you qualify for in 2026.

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