Clean Energy Fair Slated for Sept. 21 in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Climate Emergency Coalition will host a clean energy fair on Sunday, Sept. 21. Get Energy Smart! A Sun Day Event For All will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School.

The public is invited to come and learn about the ways Northampton, Easthampton, and communities across the Connecticut River Valley are prioritizing a sustainable future. Attendees will hear presentations from city sustainability staff and state representatives, learn about ongoing neighborhood electrification efforts, enjoy food from local vendors, contribute to community art projects, and explore opportunities for the electrification of homes and transportation.

The event is free to attend and will take place rain or shine. Spanish language and American Sign Language interpreters will be on hand to facilitate conversations, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

Sun Day is a global day of action celebrating the power of clean energy and advocating for its expansion. Communities around the world will host events on Sept. 21 to showcase the actions being taken in pursuit of a clean energy future and to cultivate community during a time of climate crisis. To learn more about Sun Day’s mission, visit www.sunday.earth.