A discussion of elevated winter energy costs, how people might be able to save money and an overview of the Inflation Reduction Act and how it will benefit residents and City government.

With skyrocketing energy costs, the City of Greenfield encourages everyone to tighten up your home at little to no cost. Massachusetts offers some of the best programs in the country and are available for everyone regardless of income level or if they rent or own. Buttoning up your home is the first step to reducing energy use now and will continue to save you money well into the future.

Community Action of Pioneer Valley - Fuel assistance (help paying heating bills) and no cost energy upgrades (insulation, heating equipment, appliances) for income eligible residents - for example, a family of 4 making <$81,561.
www.communityaction.us

MassSave - Start with a free home energy assessment and take advantage of great incentives for weatherization and energy efficient heating equipment and appliances, including access to a 0% interest HEAT loan to pay for approved measures.
https://www.masssave.com/en/saving/energy-assessments

Inflation Reduction Act - plug in your zip code and basic info to see how you can save.
https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator

Episode also includes a Municipal Minute on the difference between operating and capital budgets.