2. Increase renewable and low-CO2-emitting sources of energy in a long-term sustainable manner.
While expanded energy efficiency will reduce the total demand for energy at the individual site level, there will still be a need for heat and power. Further emission reductions can be achieved as New Hampshire meets an increasing portion of its total energy demand by developing renewable and low- CO2-emitting energy resources. This expanded capacity will reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, to the extent that in-state energy resources can reduce the dependence on imported fossil fuel, such resources will result in more dollars staying in New Hampshire, thus having a positive impact on non-energy sectors of the state economy.