February 2018
SunCommon NY Tabling at the 2018 FC3 Winter Mini-Con
SunCommon NY will be tabling at the 2018 FC3 Winter Mini-Con on February 10 at the Mall at Greece Ridge
Find out more »SunCommon NY Tabling at Victor Winterfest
SunCommon NY will be tabling at Victor Winterfest on February 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Victor Parks and Recreation.
Find out more »Energy Efficiency & Solar Education Workshop at Pathstone
Join us at the United Way Building on February 13 as we discuss affordable solar power for your home with Pathstone Corp.
Find out more »Sip & Sun With Metro Justice
SunCommon NY and Metro Justice will be hosting a Solar Sip & Sun on February 21st (changed from Feb 22) at Swiftwater Brewing. Stop by, learn about affordable solar in Rochester, and we'll buy you a drink.
Find out more »Sip & Sun with Pathstone Corp
Stop by the Lost Borough Brewing Company on Feb 22 as we host a Sip & Sun with Pathstone Corp. Learn about affordable solar in Rochester and have a drink on us.
Find out more »SunCommon NY Tabling at the 2018 NY Ice Wine & Culinary Festival
SunCommon NY will be tabling at the 2018 NY Ice Wine & Culinary Festival on February 24 at Casa Larga Winery. Say hi to one of our friendly solar advisors and learn about affordable solar in Rochester.
Find out more »Pop-Up Sip & Sun at Three Heads Brewing
Join SunCommon NY on February 24 for a pop-up sip and sun event at Three Heads Brewing. Stop by, learn about solar in Rochester, and have a drink on us
Find out more »Sip & Sun at Hotshots Volleyball
Stop by Hotshots Volleyball on February 28 to learn about SunCommon and affordable solar in Rochester.
Find out more »March 2018
Sip & Sun at Temple Bar & Grill
Stop by Temple Bar & Grill on March 4 to learn about SunCommon and affordable solar in Rochester. Chat with one of our friendly solar advisors and we'll buy you a drink.
Find out more »Private Tour of SunCommon Offices
SunCommon regularly hosts tours and information sessions for local groups interested in learning more about solar. Contact us to learn more about scheduling a tour for your group.
Find out more »Lunch & Learn at Hunt Realty
Join SunCommon NY for a lunch and learn at Hunt Realty on March 6 from 11:30 am to 12:30 p.m.
Find out more »SunCommon NY at Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s Electric Vehicle Showcase
SunCommon NY will be at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce's Passport to Workplace Charging and EV Showcase on March 6 at Radio Social. Stop by to learn about solar, hybrid and electric cars, and other green solutions for your family.
Find out more »SunCommon NY at Gardenscape 2018
SunCommon NY will be at Gardenscape 2018 at the Rochester Dome Arena on the following days/times: Thursday (3/8), 9am-9pm Friday, (3/9) 9am-9pm Saturday (3/10), 9am-9pm Sunday (3/11), 10m-5pm Stop by and chat with one of our solar advisors to learn about affordable solar in Rochester. Learn more on the Gardenscape website.
Find out more »SunCommon NY at Rochester Chamber’s Sustainability for $uccess
SunCommon CEO Kevin Schulte will be on a panel at the Rochester Chamber's Sustainability for $uccess event on March 8 at the Hilton Garden Inn from 5-6:30 p.m. Learn more on the Rochester Chamber's website.
Find out more »Rotary Club Presentation
Does your group or organization have an interest in solar energy? Contact us to schedule a presentation.
Find out more »Energy Efficiency & Solar Education Workshop at Pathstone
Join us at the United Way Building on March 13 for a solar education workshop. We'll discuss affordable solar power for your home with Pathstone Corp.
Find out more »RocWorthy Earth Series Kickoff
The RocWorthy Earth series kicks off on March 15 at Nox Cocktail Lounge. The Earth Series events aim to highlight innovations in sustainability in our community and will feature speakers and local organizations.
Find out more »Solar Sip & Sun at Three Heads Brewing
Join SunCommon NY on March 16 for a sip and sun event at Three Heads Brewing. Stop by, learn about solar in Rochester, and have a drink on us
Find out more »SunCommon NY at the Helmer Nature Center Maple Sugar Open House
SunCommon NY will be at the Helmer Nature Center Maple Sugar Open House on March 18 from 12-3 p.m. Stop by and chat with one of our friendly solar advisors about affordable solar in Rochester.
Find out more »Eastside Business Expo
SunCommon New York proudly joins the Penfield Business Chamber as well as other local businesses for the Eastside Business Expo.
Find out more »Solar Education Workshop at L.L. Bean
Stop by L.L. Bean on March 24 for a presentation on affordable solar in Rochester. One of our solar advisors will share the various options available for homeowners, renters, and businesses in Rochester.
Find out more »Solar Education Workshop at Pittsford Library
Stop by the Pittsford Library on March 26 for a presentation on affordable solar in Rochester. One of our solar advisors will share the various options available for homeowners, renters, and businesses in Rochester.
Find out more »SunCommon NY at the Find Your Farmer CSA Fair
SunCommon NY will be at the Find Your Farmer CSA fair on March 31 at The Brainery. Stop by to learn about our affordable solar options for homeowners and renters.
Find out more »April 2018
SunCommon NY at Rochester Street Films
SunCommon NY will be at the Rochester Street Films: Be Prepared To Stop event on April 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Find out more »SunCommon NY at the Rochester Craft Beer & Wine Festival
SunCommon NY will be at the Rochester Craft Beer & wine Festival on April 6 at Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
Find out more »Energy Efficiency & Solar Education Workshop at Pathstone
Join us at the United Way Building on April 10 for a solar education workshop. We'll discuss affordable solar power for your home with Pathstone Corp.
Find out more »SunCommon NY at the Rochester March for Science Rally & Expo
Join us at the Rochester March for Science on April 14 from noon to 5 p.m. as we stand up for environmental causes.
Find out more »Solar Education Workshop
SunCommon NY regularly presents to groups in Rochester on affordable solar. One of our solar advisors will share the various options available for homeowners, renters, and businesses in Rochester. Contact us to schedule a presentation for your group.
Find out more »Greening Your Office Workshop
Interested in finding green solutions for your office space? SunCommon NY will be hosting a Greening Your Office Workshop on April 18 at Greater Rochester Association of Realtors.
Find out more »Solar Sip & Sun With Delta Environmental
Learn about affordable solar options in Rochester at a Solar Sip & Sun with Delta Environmental on April 19 at Three Heads Brewing
Find out more »SunCommon NY at City Love
Heading to the City Love event? Be sure to chat with a SunCommon solar advisor about affordable solar options in Rochester.
Find out more »SunCommon NY at the Bird of Prey Festival
Going to the Bird of Prey Festival on April 29? Be sure to chat with a friendly SunCommon solar advisor about the various affordable solar options in Rochester.
Find out more »October 2018
Community Solar Happy Hour at The Tuscan Cafe
Thinking about going solar, but your house is surrounded by trees? Renting but still want to benefit from solar energy? Have you heard about Community Solar and want to know how to get involved? Stop in, talk to SunCommon Solar Community Organizer Scott, and get your questions answered! No formal presentation. Enjoy a drink on us, along with sandwiches and snacks! Loading...
Find out more »March 2019
NY Drawdown Series: Rough Draft
During the month of March, the New York Public Library Association is mobilizing statewide book discussions of Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by Paul Hawken. Drawdown outlines the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming, as identified through rigorous scientific research, via short, readable essays. Within each solution, Drawdown describe its history, the carbon impact it provides, the relative cost and savings, the path to adoption, and how it works. SunCommon is supplementing those…
Find out more »NY – Home Sweet Own! Home Buyer Seminar
Are you thinking about buying a home? Yes?! Well, lucky you, SunCommon is sponsoring a free Home Buying Master Class! Our expert presenters will help you navigate the home buying process. Learn about: Financial Preparedness, Homeowners Insurance, Mortgage Derailers and Finding your Dream Home.
Find out more »NY Drawdown Series: Newburgh Free Public Library
During the month of March, the New York Public Library Association is mobilizing statewide book discussions of Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by Paul Hawken. Drawdown outlines the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming, as identified through rigorous scientific research, via short, readable essays. Within each solution, Drawdown describe its history, the carbon impact it provides, the relative cost and savings, the path to adoption, and how it works. SunCommon is supplementing those…
Find out more »NY Drawdown Series: Briars & Brambles Bookstore
During the month of March, the New York Public Library Association is mobilizing statewide book discussions of Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by Paul Hawken. Drawdown outlines the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming, as identified through rigorous scientific research, via short, readable essays. Within each solution, Drawdown describe its history, the carbon impact it provides, the relative cost and savings, the path to adoption, and how it works. SunCommon is supplementing those…
Find out more »NY Drawdown Series: The Golden Notebook
At SunCommon we believe everyone has the right to a healthy environment. During the month of March, the New York Public Library Association is mobilizing statewide book discussions of "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming," edited by Paul Hawkens. We at SunCommon are supplementing those efforts by partnering with small local bookstores to get copies of the book in more people's hands while also starting conversations about local solutions to global challenges posed by the…
Find out more »NY Drawdown Series: Albert Wisner Public Library
During the month of March, the New York Public Library Association is mobilizing statewide book discussions of Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by Paul Hawken. Drawdown outlines the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming, as identified through rigorous scientific research, via short, readable essays. Within each solution, Drawdown describe its history, the carbon impact it provides, the relative cost and savings, the path to adoption, and how it works. SunCommon is supplementing those…
Find out more »April 2019
NY Drawdown Series: The Inquiring Minds Bookstore
At SunCommon, we believe everyone has the right to a healthy environment. To that end, we are hosting a series of conversations at various book stores and libraries throughout the state, discussing the 2017 book Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming. Drawdown outlines the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming. For each solution, the book describes its history, the carbon reduction impact, the relative cost and savings, the path to adoption, and how it works. Join SunCommon at Inquiring…
Find out more »NY – HOMOsteading Expo
The Hudson Valley LGBTQ Center and SunCommon are teaming up to bring a fun, whole-family queer event to Kingston! The HOMOsteading Expo will bring together local LGBTQ practitioners of all manner of sustainability and homesteading crafts and trades, including renewable energy, forestry and agriculture, textile arts, food preservation, climate and environmental justice, and traditional medicine. Whether you’re dreaming about collective craft nights or you’re ready to realize your wildest doomsday-prepper dreams, these are the people and skills you want on…
Find out more »Basilica Green Energy Fair: Hudson, NY
Regenerating Planet, People & Economy. SunCommon is proud to partner with Basilica Hudson and CYCLEffect Regenerative Ventures to present a day of Green Energy. 🌱 a marketplace of new energy leaders and environmental advocates 🌱 presentations and discussions by community leaders and alternative energy experts 🌱 learn the tools to protect our future and to together serve, inspire and care for the region we live in. 🌱 CYCLEffect will present its work into biogas, a model which captures, reuses and…
Find out more »Earth Day Celebration! The Phantom Gardener: Rhinebeck, NY
Join The Phantom Gardener for their annual Earth Day Celebration! A fun day of plants sales, workshops, kids activities, and more! Workshops - Please call 845.876.8606 to Reserve a Spot 11 AM - Organic Veggie Gardening & Seed Starting (Free) 1 PM - Easter Centerpieces Make & Take ($35) Hover Farms will have animals to meet and pet. Frites of NY Food Truck will be on site. HudsonValley Hatchet will have ax throwing from 12-2 PM. The Phantom Gardener has…
Find out more »Solar Energy 101: Warwick, NY
What could be better than some delicious food and drinks from The Tuscan Cafe? How about enjoying those treats for free and talking about the opportunities to go solar with SunCommon! Join Scott from SunCommon at The Tuscan Cafe in Warwick for an info session about solar energy and the current incentives available to New York State residents. SunCommon offers several ways to go solar: CSA, roof mounts, ground mounts and home energy storage (Tesla Powerwalls!) Learn how you can…
Find out more »Solar Energy 101: Chatham, NY
Want to break free from your electric bill? Yes!? Solar is your solution. Join Bob from SunCommon at the Chatham Real Food Market Co-op for an info session about solar energy and the current incentives available to New York State residents. Learn how easy and affordable it is to go solar. This event is free. Food and drink will be provided. RSVP Now! Loading...
Find out more »May 2019
Solar Energy 101: Red Hook, NY
Have you ever thought about switching to solar but didn't know where to start? There's a lot of information out there and it can be overwhelming. We get it. That's why we're hosting Solar 101 at Taste Budd's Cafe. Join Bob Braunlich of SunCommon to get the facts about solar energy in New York. Have your questions answered and grab some delicious Taste Budd's food on us!
Find out more »The Changing State of Solar: Red Hook, NY
New York’s solar incentives are pretty sweet - but they’re changing soon. New York State has one of the best programs in the nation to help us go solar. On an average sized system, incentives and tax credits take care of over 50% of the cost. Wow - that’s incredible! And it’s helping us get to 50% renewables by 2030. BUT the incentives are changing. The NYSERDA incentive is going down over 40%, likely in September. And the federal…
Find out more »July 2019
Beyond the Plastic Straw: A Plastic-Free July Conversation – Kingston, NY
SunCommon and Rough Draft present Beyond the Plastic Straw: A "Plastic-Free July" conversation about disposability culture, the climate, and finding sustainable solutions. From metal drinking straws to reusable water bottles, there is a growing market of alternatives to single-use plastics, but are all of these options actually better for the planet? Join Cal Trumann, one of our SunCommon community organizers, for an entertaining and nuanced look at plastic and plastic alternatives in our lives. We'll review the science and history…
Find out more »Storing the Sun: Chatham, NY
Summer storm season is upon us, don’t be left in the dark! Come learn about solar energy and how you can store that energy for your home. Don’t miss out on the 30% federal tax credit that will be stepping down at the end of the year. There isn’t a better time to take total control of your solar! By combining your home solar with a storage solution, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your solar will not…
Find out more »October 2019
Hallowgreen: Clean Energy Tips & Treats – Kingston, NY
It's Halloween season, and if you're like us you probably can't think of any scarier monster than climate change. Spooked by your electric bill? Haunted by your carbon footprint? Freaked out by the fossil fuel skeletons in your closet? 💀 Join New Yorkers for Clean Power, SunCommon, Heat Smart Ulster-Sullivan, Sustainable Hudson Valley, other local environmental community groups, and a broad range of clean energy and energy efficiency providers for an interactive and empowering evening of tips and treats…
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