The community is invited to a fun and informative community event to discuss how you can “Take Charge of our energy use” on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound.

Enter to win $1,000 for energy efficiency upgrades to your home. Two $500 energy efficiency upgrades and ten Energy Snapshots will also be awarded. Learn how to use OPALCO’s SmartHub tool, understand the benefits of switching your home heating system to an electric heat pump, and find out about home energy audits, incentives, and rebates.

Interested in an electric vehicle? Take home a $1,000 off a 2016 Nissan Leaf. Electric vehicles will be on display and information will be provided so you can determine if an Electric Vehicle is right for you.

Eat delicious locally made pie, learn from experts, watch demonstrations, and talk with your neighbors. Hear updates about San Juan County’s participation in the Georgetown University Energy Prize competition for $5 million to support local energy efficiency efforts. It will be an energy-filled evening.

For more information, please contact the San Juan Islands Conservation District at 360-378-6621 or energy@sjislandscd.org. Sponsored by Islands Energy, San Juan Islands Conservation District, and OPALCO.