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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #7030a0; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Public Forum: “Cash for Caulkers: Stimulus Opportunities for Home Energy Improvements”</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #7030a0; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Wednesday, February 17, 7 to 9 pm, Waquoit Bay Reserve, 149 Waquoit Highway (Rte. 28</span></i><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">)</span></i><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">,
Waquoit (E. Falmouth</span></i><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">)</span></i><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This forum, sponsored by Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative (<span class="SpellE">CIRenew</span>)</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">
and </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve,</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> will feature Rep. Matt Patrick discussing
proposed Property Assessed Clean Energy bond legislation and representatives from Cape Light Compact and National Grid discussing how residents can benefit from the generous incentives available through the state’s revamped energy efficiency programs. Compact
and <span class="SpellE">NGrid</span> speakers will also address how local contractors can qualify to provide building performance, weatherization, and efficiency services to residents through these programs. Finally, c</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">ertified
public accountant</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">, </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Randy Hunt</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">
will address the federal tax credit of up to $1500 available for home energy improvements, as well as other efficiency and renewable energy incentives. All speakers will be available to answer questions. Open to the public; light refreshments will be served.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #7030a0; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Next Week: Renewable Energy for Your Cape Cod Home</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Tuesday, February 23, 7-9 pm, Waquoit Bay Reserve Visitor Center</span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Have you been thinking about installing renewable energy on your own home but don’t know where to start? This program is designed for homeowners who are beginning to explore
their options and want to know more about the possibilities for wind, solar hot water, solar electricity, and
<span class="SpellE">bioheat</span>, and whether any other renewable energy options are viable for Cape Cod. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of different types, how to locate and work with an installer, and what incentives are currently available
in Massachusetts. Do you know the biggest mistake that homeowners make when installing renewable energy?.
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Megan Amsler, Director of Cape and Islands Self-Reliance and instructor for the Renewable Energy class at Cape Cod Community College is the presenter for this program.
Co-sponsored by Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Cape and Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative, and Cape and islands Self-Reliance.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_MailAutoSig"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Joan Muller</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Education Coordinator</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve<span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">149 Waquoit Hwy.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Box 3092</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Waquoit, MA 02536</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">508-457-0495 x107</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">www.waquoitbayreserve.org</span></span></p>
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