VTdigger: SOLAR INSTALLER OFFERS FINANCING PACKAGE THAT ELIMINATES UPFRONT COSTS

Vermonters seeking to generate their own solar electricity often cite upfront costs as a major hurdle. A Vermont solar installer and financier says rooftop and backyard solar projects can save homeowners money and reduce their carbon footprint, and the company,...

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WDEV Radio: Vermont’s clean energy economy

Gov. Peter Shumlin released a report this week showing that Vermont’s clean energy industry now employs over 15,000 workers at some 2,600 locations and comprises about 4% of the state’s workforce. We discuss the state of and prospects for Vermont’s clean energy...

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Burlington Free Press: Study details climate predictions for Vermont

SunCommon's most recent new employee Ann Hoogeboom co-authored the state's Climate Assessment, detailing the effects of the changing climate on our beloved state.  That's her seated at the table during the release of the landmark study. Click here to read...

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Construction Begins on Adam’s Berry Farm!

Kat and Denise went and visited Adam Hausmann of Adam's Berry Farm in Charlotte today - what a stunningly beautiful spot! Adam moved his farm from the Intervale in 2012 after one too many floods, and with help from the VT Land...

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SunCommon runs Vermont’s 31st Corporate Cup

The SunCommon team joined the many other businesses, agencies, and nonprofit organizations at Vermont's 31st Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Corporate Cup & State Agency Race. The 5-kilometer race is held annually in Montpelier on the third Thursday in May,...

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SunCommon Receives 2014 EPA: Environmental Merit Award!

For more than thirty years, EPA New England has honored those who have made outstanding contributions on behalf of our region's environment. EPA's Environmental Merit Awards program has honored teachers, citizen activists, business leaders, scientists, public officials and others...

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Featured House Party: The Evans’

On Monday, SunCommon threw a house party at the Evans’ home in Essex Junction. With the help of Jess and Kate, delicious food, and sunny weather, we shared our mission with a wonderful group of friends and homeowners eager to learn...

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Waterbury Record: SunCommon to launch new solar program

SunCommon, a solar company based in Waterbury Center, will launch a new program with an event in Stowe today, Thursday, May 8. SunCommon launched two years ago with the belief that everyone should have access to clean, renewable energy. The...

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WCAX-TV: State names environmental excellence award winners

Excerpts:  The state is recognizing companies and organizations that have helped improve Vermont's environment in the last year. Winners of the 2014 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence include companies like SunCommon, which has used an innovative financing model to expand...

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VT Digger: EPA Awards 3 Environmental Awards to VT Recipients

Excerpts: News Release — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency April 22, 2014 (Boston, Mass)- Today, the U.S. EPA recognized three organizations and/or individuals from Vermont at the 2014 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony. The Vermont awardees were among 26 recipients across New England honored...

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