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The idea for the workshop was inspired by the recently announced Commonwealth Solar Initiative, which offers to cover up to 60% of the cost of installing solar electric systems. But members of the GGEC also know that homeowners should reduce their energy use before installing solar, and so they started searching for similar financial resources for home conservation and energy efficiency..
In this free workshop, you will learn everything they found out. They have also invited area solar installers, auditors, insulation and window contractors, and bankers to join with them with displays and information.
"I thought I had done everything I could do to lower my energy costs," said Nancy Hazard, Greening Greenfield campaign co-chair, "but last year my eyes were opened by a new kind of audit, and I cut my energy use by 40%! This summer I'm looking at solar again, because of the fabulous rebates being
Attendees are invited to arrive at 6:30 pm to talk with vendors. This will be followed by three speakers, Q&A, and more time to talk with vendors and other attendees. The speakers include experts in energy use analysis and financial issues. Speakers include Peggy MacLeod from the Center for Ecological Technology, Kelly Stetson from the Greenfield Savings Bank, and Garth Shaneyfelt a homeowner and member of the GGEC. Resources prepared by GGEC and others will be handed out.
The workshop is part of the Greening Greenfield campaign, which is a collaborative effort of the citizen committee, the Greening Greenfield Energy Committee (GGEC) and the Town of Greenfield. The campaign is building a sustainable Greenfield so that current and future generations can enjoy life in this beautiful abundant valley.
To find out more about Greening Greenfield, go to: GreeningGreenfield.org or call (413) 774-5667.
