GREENFIELD — Attendees of Greening Greenfield’s Energy Fair can learn about programs and incentives that can help people make energy-efficient building upgrades and save money, as well as install solar or find an electric vehicle.
The Energy Fair will be held Monday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the John Zon Community Center.
“I want everyone to be comfortable, both winter and summer, and for that to not cost an arm and a leg,” Nancy Hazard, Greening Greenfield member, said in a statement. The all-volunteer group, founded in 2007, aims to make Greenfield more sustainable and resilient. “Weatherizing your home and updating to a heat pump will not only achieve that goal but also benefit our planet.”
After a brief introduction from Ted Harvey 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 then be invited to chat with the vendors that fit their income level and interest.
Representatives of Community Action Pioneer Valley, the Center for EcoTechnology, Mass Save, companies that offer heat pumps and solar installations, and co-sponsor Sustainable Greenfield Implementation Committee will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be information about rebates and incentives, and ones that might be expiring soon.
“This is a very exciting opportunity for residents to talk directly with vendors to get a better understanding of what is possible regarding energy efficiency and potential cost savings,” Harvey, who serves as FRCOG’s senior economic development planner, said in a statement.
More than 60 people attended Greening Greenfield’s inaugural Energy Fair in 2024. Attendees can register in advance at bit.ly/4gW2nAa or by calling 413-774-5667 to ensure enough free pizza is available.