City of Salem to host Energy Fair

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem are pleased to announce the 3^rd Energy Fair on Thursday, September 12^th from 3:00-7:00pm. Renters, homeowners, and landlords are welcome and encouraged to come and learn about how they can save money on their energy bills while making their homes more comfortable and efficient - and enjoy FREE food and games while they're at it. Boxed meals provided by Root will be available. This is a family-friendly event open to all North Shore residents.

"Salem is excited to be participating in the Beverly-Salem Energy Challenge," said Mayor Pangallo, "Mass Save work is critically important in our collective efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our joint Energy Challenge aims to facilitate 2,000+ Home Energy Assessments, resulting in 700+ insulation upgrades, 250+ heat pump installations, and a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the buildings sector. Last year we performed 1,035 assessments and upgraded insulation in 345 homes, thanks to our engaged community members. I am grateful to city staff and residents for all their hard work and commitment toward these important efforts. I encourage all residents to attend our upcoming Energy Fair to learn more about how we can continue to work toward these critical goals, together."

General resources and information available for all income levels:

• Mass Save programs and incentives for income-eligible, moderate incomes, and market rate

• Federal incentives and tax credits

• Salem PowerChoice, the City's municipal aggregation program.

• Home decarbonization and electrification: Energy efficiency and weatherization, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, heat pump dryers, solar panels, and electric vehicles 

Resources for income-eligible residents:

• National Grid representatives will be on hand to help residents access:

• Discounted rates on electric and natural gas bills

• Payment plans and forgiveness programs

• Protection against winter utility shutoff

• Home Heating Assistance (formerly fuel assistance) through the North Shore Community Action Program (NSCAP)

• Energy Efficiency and Weatherization (insulation and air sealing) through Action Inc.

• Food and nutrition: WIC, SNAP/EBT benefits, Daily Table and other food access programs

This event is being held on Thursday, September 12^th from 3:00-7:00 PM at El Espacio, 105 Congress St. Admission is free, and all members of the community are encouraged to attend and participate. Language access services in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese will be available.

For more information about the Energy Fair and how to get involved, please visit https://www.salemma.gov/sustainability-and-resiliency  or reach out to the contact below.