Pittsfield - The public is invited to attend an informational workshop, “Wind Power for Homes and Farms†on Tuesday, November 29th at the Berkshire Athenaeum, One Wendell Avenue in Pittsfield. Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the forum will be from 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.
The meeting is free, and is sponsored by the Center for Ecological Technology (CETsm) with support from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program and Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC). Pre-registration is encouraged. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Berkshire Renewable Energy Collaborative and the Berkshire Co-op Market.
Public interest in wind energy has grown as local wind projects have been in the news. On November 29th, community members can learn more about small-scale wind technologies for their homes, farms and small businesses. Sally Wright from the University of Massachusetts Renewable Energy Research Laboratory will discuss how wind turbines work, what is a good site, what are the zoning and permitting issues, and what financial incentives are available. She will provide information about a rebate program from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to help homeowners and farmers pay for renewable energy systems.
For further information or to pre-register, please contact Amy Johns at 413-445-4556 ext 14 or email amyj@cetonline.org.
CET is a non-profit community organization serving western Massachusetts. Founded in 1976, CET works in the areas of energy and resource conservation, renewable energy and environmental education. CET is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Dalton Announces New Supplier for Energy Program
DALTON, Mass. – The Town of Dalton has signed a thirty-four month contract with a new supplier, First Point Power.
Beginning with the January 2026 meter reads, the Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new rate of $0.13042 per kWh. The Program will also continue to offer an optional 100 percent green product, which is derived from National Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), at a rate of $0.13142 per kWh.
For Dalton residents and businesses who are enrolled in the Town's Program, the current rate of $0.13849 per kWh will expire with the January 2026 meter reads and the new rate of $0.13042 per kWh will take effect. This represents a decrease of $5 per month on the supply side of the bill given average usage of 600 kWh. Additionally, this new rate is 3 percent lower than Eversource's Residential Basic Service rate of $0.13493 per kWh. Residents can expect to see an
average savings of $3 per month for the month of January 2026. Eversource's Basic Service rates
will change on Feb. 1, 2026.
Dalton launched its electricity program in January 2015 in an effort to develop an energy program that would be stable and affordable. From inception through June 2025, the Program has saved residents and small businesses over $1.7 million in electricity costs as compared to Eversource Basic Service.
It is important to note that no action is required by current participants. This change will be seen on the February 2026 bills. All accounts currently enrolled in the Program will remain with their current product offering and see the new rate and First Point Power printed under the "Supplier Services" section of their monthly bill.
The Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program has no fees or charges. However, anyone switching from a contract with a third-party supplier may be subject to penalties or early termination fees charged by that supplier. Ratepayers should verify terms before switching.
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