{"id":63753,"date":"2026-04-03T14:43:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=63753"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:43:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:43:49","slug":"bringing-climate-action-home-practical-cost-effective-measures-to-save-energy-and-save-money","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/event\/bringing-climate-action-home-practical-cost-effective-measures-to-save-energy-and-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Climate Action Home: Practical Cost Effective Measures to Save Energy and Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\"><strong>350Mass Berkshire Climate Action<\/strong>, is presenting <\/span><em>Bringing Climate Action Home<\/em><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">, on April 7, 2026, at Wander, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/34+Depot+St.+Suite+101,+Pittsfield,+MA?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/34%2BDepot%2BSt.%2BSuite%2B101,%2BPittsfield,%2BMA?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775316961953000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3i6RYQIVMDNCq7XulnOLa6\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">34 Depot St. Suite 101, Pittsfield, MA<\/a>. Doors open at 5:30 to provide time for attendees to meet with and learn more about participating community organizations, speakers begin at 6:00. This event is free and open to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">About<\/span> <span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\"><em>Bring Climate Action Home<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">This program will provide valuable resources for anyone considering home renovations, new construction, and upgrading to energy efficient electrical appliances. It will include information for homeowners, landlords, and renters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">Wendy Brown, AIA, CPHD, Owner\/Architect at Terra Design-Build <\/span><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">will address critical energy efficient design issues for new and existing homes, Mass Save, and how climate disruption impacts us locally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">Joe Carry, Decumanus Green Design-Build<\/span><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">, will offer sustainable building insight based on his local home building experience which includes net zero design\/construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">Amanda Parker, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, <\/span><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">will discuss the adoption of \u00a0 residential battery storage, window heat pumps, plug-in balcony solar, and more with a focus on the needs of renters and low-income households. In addition Amanda will outline current available financial incentives including rebates for implementing energy efficient measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">About <strong>350Mass Berkshires Climate Action<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">Our volunteer members work together to impact environmental degradation and the climate crisis at the local and state level. Because we recognize that these issues impact everyone, we develop\u00a0 mutually supportive relationships with groups throughout the county.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">In recent years 350MA Berkshires Climate Action has supported local efforts to convert Pittsfield\u2019s polluting \u2018Peaker Plants\u2019 to clean energy, ensure that new school buildings are designed sustainably for the long term, and has worked on passage of statewide legislation supporting climate and social justice issues as well as clean affordable energy. We welcome new members! <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">For more information visit: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/350maberkshires.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/350maberkshires.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775316961953000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2oFDfI4EFj-bt-i16_YVTN\"><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">350maberkshires.org<\/span><\/a><span data-originalfontsize=\"10.5pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\"> or email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:berkshires@350mass.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"14\">berkshires@350mass.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>DATE: Tuesday, April 7<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>TIME: 5:30pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>LOCATION: Wander, 34 Depot St, Suite 101, Pittsfield, MA 01201<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>350Mass Berkshire Climate Action, is presenting Bringing Climate Action Home, on April 7, 2026, at Wander, 34 Depot St. Suite 101, Pittsfield, MA. 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