Cape Ann’s First Ever Clean Energy Fair
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Gloucester – Cape Ann Climate Change Network, Sawyer Free Library, the City of Gloucester and Sustainable Cape Ann announced today that they will present Cape Ann’s first ever Clean Energy Fair to be held at the Gloucester Public High School Field House on Saturday, October 28th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fair presenters define Clean energy as energy generated from renewable energy sources that are environmentally friendly such as solar, wind, biomass, and small hydropower. All services, products and processes used to increase the efficiency of traditional sources are considered cleaner alternatives and are welcome at the fair.
Planned activities include:

• Speakers addressing energy conservation, clean energy and climate change
• Jonathan Abe, Mass. Technology Collaborative – grants and credits available for homeowners and businesses
• Marc Breslow, Mass. Climate Change Network – how homeowners can save on their energy bills
• Fred Schlicher, Cape Ann Climate Change Network – benefits of participating in National Grid’s GreenUp program
• Rick Johnson, Varian Semiconductor – current status of wind energy project proposal Demonstrations, displays and information booths

“Every Cape Ann homeowner, business owner and renter will benefit from attending this fair,” said Roger Brisson Director of the Sawyer Free Library. “We have worked hard to feature the latest on Global Warming, tips on how to save on energy bills, up-to-date details on grants and tax credits available for solar and wind installations and, of course, a bit of inspiration on how to live more sustainable lives.”

Cape Ann and North Shore businesses that manufacture, sell or service renewable energy products, contractors and installers that help home owners and businesses improve building energy efficiency along with electricians, engineers, lighting designers and space heating & cooling services are invited to exhibit their goods and services at this event. Pipe and drape display booths are available for $200 and individual display tables are available for $75. Participation fees and sponsorships at a variety of levels are being offered to ensure the involvement of both large and small companies – utilizing over 15,000 square feet of available display space. To find out more about the event including sponsorship opportunities and booth space available see this page. or call Eva Tasaki at (978) 281-0478.