CAPV to Host National Weatherization Assistance Program Day Celebration

GREENFIELD — Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) has been selected by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to host this year’s National Weatherization Assistance Program Day on Thursday, Oct. 30.

The celebration will take place at 10 a.m. at a client’s home in Greenfield, where attendees will witness the live installation of weatherization materials. This hands-on event demonstrates how the Weatherization Assistance Program helps Massachusetts families reduce energy costs, improve home comfort, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

“We are honored to be chosen by EOHLC to host this important celebration,” said Peter Wingate, Energy director at CAPV. “National Weatherization Assistance Program Day gives us the opportunity to showcase the real-world impact of weatherization assistance and the difference it makes in the lives of our neighbors. Our job is to help people feel like we’ve wrapped a warm blanket around their home, leaving them feeling safe, comfortable, and cared for.”

The Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy-efficiency improvements to income-eligible households, helping families save an average 25% off their on their winter energy bills while making their homes safer and more comfortable. Services include insulation installation, air sealing, heating system improvements, and other energy-saving measures.

State officials, community partners, and local stakeholders committed to energy efficiency are expected to attend the event.

National Weatherization Assistance Program Day is celebrated annually to recognize the critical role weatherization plays in helping low-income families, seniors, and disabled people reduce their energy burden while supporting environmental conservation efforts.