Visit the Take Charge website at takechargenorthadams.org

Take Charge is a campaign of North Adams and the Northern Berkshires to save money on home energy bills.  In the face of rising energy costs and winter coming, Take Charge empowers residents to take no-cost or low-cost measures in their homes to become more efficient, comfortable and affordable to live in.

To take charge, commit to taking any or all of these 5 steps in your home: take-charge-brochure-north-adams(pdf)

• Save on Lighting
  Change the bulbs, change the habits
• Turn down the Heat
  Manually or automatically
• Stop the Drafts
  Keep the heated air where it belongs
• Save on Hot Water
  Turn it down and use it wisely
• Home Energy Audit
  Have a professional assess your home’s energy use at no cost and qualify you for rebates

To Take Charge: Sign up at the North Adams Public Library or the main office of Hoosac Bank and see our community display.  Receive a complimentary energy saving lightbulb or clothesline when you sign up!

The North Adams Take Charge campaign is a community effort dedicated to conserving energy and promoting renewable energy.  The campaign is made up of citizens, colleges, schools, local government, businesses and organizations working to educate the community on ways to save money and meet our energy challenges.  Contact the North Adams Take Charge group here.

To promote Take Charge across the Berkshires, contact Nancy Nylen at CET (Center for Ecological Technology (413) 445-4556.  Also visit CET for more information on energy saving opportunities.