Greening Greenfield invites community to Energy Fair

Greening Greenfield’s Energy Fair will be held Monday, Nov 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John Zon Community Center, pictured.

Greening Greenfield’s Energy Fair will be held Monday, Nov 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John Zon Community Center, pictured. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

Staff Report

Published: 11-13-2024 10:08 AM

GREENFIELD — Greening Greenfield is offering an Energy Fair to introduce residents to the new programs and incentives that can help people of all income levels with making energy-efficient building upgrades and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

The Energy Fair will be held Monday, Nov 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John Zon Community Center.

“With all this new money available, now is the time to explore how to make your home more comfortable and get off of fossil fuels, the major cause of climate change,” Nancy Hazard, of Greening Greenfield, said in a statement. “I’m excited about the many vendors who are joining us to talk with attendees and sign them up to get started.”

After an introduction from Allison Gage of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG), co-sponsor of the event, each vendor will introduce themselves and explain what they offer. Attendees will be invited to chat with the vendors that fit their income level and interest.

Community Action Pioneer Valley, the Center for EcoTechnology, Mass Save contractors, and companies that offer heat pumps and solar installations will be on hand. There will also be information about rebates and incentives offered through the Inflation Reduction Act for homes and appliances, and to reduce the cost of new and used electric vehicles.

“One program we’ll talk about at the workshop is the Energy Saver Home Loan (ESHL) program, which is offered through Massachusetts’ new Community Climate Bank,” Gage said in a statement. “This is a program that will likely be helpful to homeowners who are interested in making the switch to electric heating and cooling, as it will provide financing to get a roof ready for a solar installation, in addition to heat pumps, solar panels, and other technologies and improvements.”

Free pizza will be served. Advance registration is encouraged by filling out the Google Form at bit.ly/energyfair24 or by calling 413-774-5667.

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