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September 2016
Celebrate the End of Summer with Solar at the Brandon Inn
Brandon, VT United States + Google Map
Join SunCommon at the beautiful Brandon Inn Wednesday September 28th 6-8pm for food and drink provided by SunCommon, and a door prize for a home LED light bulb retrofit. Many Brandon residents are able to go solar with no upfront cost, eliminating their electric bill, and saving as much as 20% on electricity costs in the first year. Incentives for solar in Vermont are changing in 2017, learn how you can lock into the savings before they expire. RSVP below…
Find out more »Harvest Moon Shine N Dine – Pittsford
Pittsford, VT United States + Google Map
Join SunCommon at Harvest Moon Café and Bakery Tuesday September 27th at 6pm Enjoy food and drink on us, and information on how solar can work for you. Learn how you can go solar at no upfront cost, zero out your electric bill, and save as much as 20% on your energy bills in the first year. Ben will also cover the basics of solar, including how solar power works here in Vermont, what incentives are available, and how you…
Find out more »October 2016
Shine N Dine at the Pizza Man – Lyndonville
Lyndonville, VT 05851 United States + Google Map
Join SunCommon Community Organizer Ellen Gershun at The Pizza Man for pizza and a drink on us while you learn about how going solar can work for you! Ellen will be available to answer all of your questions about going solar at your home or business for no upfront cost, as well as how you can heat your home with solar power. RSVP to ellen@suncommon.com
Find out more »Solar and Tesla Powerwall Shine & Dine – Montpelier
Montpelier, VT 05602 United States + Google Map
SunCommon and Green Mountain Power have teamed up to offer solar with the Tesla PowerWall! With no upfront cost and a fixed monthly payment, you can keep your lights on during power outages, and power your home with solar. Go solar now before state solar incentives expire! RSVP to joel@suncommon.com
Find out more »November 2016
El Gato Shine & Dine – Essex
Essex Junction, VT United States + Google Map
Enjoy a beer and tacos on SunCommon at El Gato to learn about solar options at no upfront cost. You'll learn about how going solar now will save you money with state incentives going away and how you can lower costs even more by joining your neighbors in going solar with the special Essex Solar Buyers Club! RSVP: Loading...
Find out more »Brix Wine Bar Shine and Dine – Rutland
Rutland, VT United States + Google Map
Join SunCommon at Brix Wine Bar Thursday November 30th at 6:00pm for food and drink on us, and information on how solar can work for you. Learn how you can go solar at no upfront cost, eliminate your electric bill, and save as much as 20% on electricity costs in the first year. The current state incentive will be dropping significantly - 30% for most. For the average Vermont homeowner, that's $1500 in value, give-or-take, that won't be there next…
Find out more »December 2016
Pork & Pickles BBQ Shine ‘n Dine – Essex
Essex, VT United States + Google Map
Join us at Pork & Pickles BBQ and enjoy an appetizer and a drink on SunCommon and learn about the Essex Solar Buyers Club! Over the next couple of months we're offering extra incentives. Earn up to $350 in cash + dinner for two when you sign your Solar Agreement this winter! The more who join, the more you save. Get in by Jan. 31 Hear from your Essex neighbors who have gone solar and learn about how easy it…
Find out more »January 2017
Heat Pump Workshop – Barre
Barre, VT United States + Google Map
The Barre Saves Energy initiatives is hosting a workshop series designed to help Central Vermont residents lower their energy bills and improve comfort in their homes. A light dinner will be provided at each workshop. This workshop will cover the latest in heat pump technologies, the relative economics of using heat pumps versus other fuel sources, successful case studies, and resources to help you. SunCommon will be there to discuss pairing solar with heat pumps so you can heat and…
Find out more »Piecemeal Pies Shine N Dine
White River Junction, VT United States + Google Map
Join Becca White and two solar homeowners for a delicious and free meal at Piece Meal Pies. This is your opportunity to learn about going solar at no upfront cost and try the newest restaurant in downtown White River Junction. Loading...
Find out more »Stone Corral – Richmond
Richmond, VT 05477 United States + Google Map
Have you ever found yourself wondering about how Solar electricity works in Vermont? Maybe you just made a New Years resolution to do more to help our local environment? Either way, we've got you covered! Join Jake Elliott from SunCommon at the Stone Corral in Richmond for food and a beer on us! We love getting people together to help explain how solar works in Vermont and answer all the questions you may have. We'll go over all the basics…
Find out more »Inn at Weathersfield Shine n Dine
Perkinsville, VT 05151 United States + Google Map
Join Becca White from the mission driven solar company SunCommon to learn about going solar at no upfront cost while you enjoy some hors d'oeuvres from the Inn at Weathersfield. HEAT Squad, a service of the nonprofit housing organization NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, is excited to offer a $100 special on energy audits to attendees. We provide unbiased energy assessments of your home or small business, offer specific recommendations about what projects will maximize your savings, connect you with certified,…
Find out more »February 2017
Zen Barn Shine N Dine
Waterbury Ctr, VT United States + Google Map
Join us at the Zen Barn for a drink on SunCommon! Joel from SunCommon will cover how solar is easy and affordable for homeowners throughout Vermont. He'll discuss how incentives and financing make it possible go solar at no upfront cost. Bring your questions and a friend! And stick around after for some live music. Loading...
Find out more »March 2017
Solar Shine & Dine at Jericho Cafe & Tavern
Jericho Center, VT 05465 United States + Google Map
Join us at the Jericho Cafe & Tavern for a drink on SunCommon! Jake from SunCommon will cover how solar is easy and affordable for homeowners throughout Vermont. He'll discuss how incentives and financing make it possible go solar at no upfront cost. Bring your questions and a friend! Loading...
Find out more »June 2017
Solar Shine & Dine at Two Brothers Tavern
Middlebury, VT United States + Google Map
Join your Middlebury neighbors in taking control of your energy costs by going solar. Join Nora from SunCommon at Two Brothers Tavern for appetizers and a drink on us while learning how you can go solar with no upfront cost at your home or your business. Conversations will feature our Solar Canopy and Solar Heat Pumps (they're cool, too!). Loading...
Find out more »Shine and Dine at Three Ponds
West Danville, VT 05873 United States + Google Map
Join your Kingdom neighbors in taking control of your energy costs by going solar. Join Ellen from SunCommon at Three Ponds for appetizers and a drink on us while learning how you can go solar with no upfront cost at your home or your business. When you sign your Solar Agreement with SunCommon between June 1 and July 31 we will give you a $100 gift card to the Foggy Goggle Osteria in East Burke. * This offer is applicable…
Find out more »Shine and Dine at the Freighthouse
Lyndonville, VT 05851 United States + Google Map
Join your Kingdom neighbors in taking control of your energy costs by going solar. Join Ellen from SunCommon at the Freighthouse Market and Cafe for appetizers and a drink on us while learning how you can go solar with no upfront cost at your home or your business. When you sign your Solar Agreement with SunCommon between June 1 and July 31 we will give you a $100 gift card to the Foggy Goggle Osteria in East Burke. * *…
Find out more »Shine and Dine at the Foggy Goggle Osteria
East Burke, VT United States + Google Map
Join your Kingdom neighbors in taking control of your energy costs by going solar. Join Ellen from SunCommon at The Foggy Goggle Osteria for pizza and a drink on us while learning how you can go solar with no upfront cost at your home or your business. When you sign your Solar Agreement with SunCommon between June 1 and July 31 we will give you a $100 gift card to the Foggy Goggle Osteria in East Burke.* *This offer is…
Find out more »Shine and Dine at the Peacham Cafe
Peacham, VT United States + Google Map
Join your Kingdom neighbors in taking control of your energy costs by going solar. Join Ellen from SunCommon at The Peacham Cafe for coffee and a muffin on us while learning how you can go solar with no upfront cost at your home or your business. When you sign your Solar Agreement with SunCommon between June 1 and July 31 we will give you a $100 gift card to the Foggy Goggle Osteria in East Burke. * * This offer…
Find out more »Cork Sip ‘n Solar
Waterbury, VT 05676 United States + Google Map
Join your Waterbury and Duxbury neighbors already saving money with SunCommon solar systems! Join Joel from SunCommon at Cork Wine Bar for a drink on us while learning how you can go solar with no upfront cost at your home or your business. Conversations will feature our Solar Canopy and Solar Heat Pumps. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »July 2017
Hop N Moose Shine n Dine
Rutland, VT 05701 United States + Google Map
Join your Rutland neighbors in taking control of your energy costs by going solar. Join Nora from SunCommon at the Hop N Moose for appetizers and a drink on us while learning how you can go solar with no upfront cost at your home or business. RSVP Below: Loading...
Find out more »Solar Sip and Shine at Stonecutter’s Spirits
Middlebury, VT 05753 United States + Google Map
Join us for snacks and a drink on SunCommon! Come and learn about how you can go solar at no up-front cost as well as bundling your solar home with solar heat - a clean, safe, and less expensive way to heat and cool! Loading...
Find out more »August 2017
Twiggs Shine & Dine – St. Albans
Saint Albans, VT United States + Google Map
As part of the St. Albans Solar Summer, SunCommon will be hosting this Shine & Dine at Twiggs on Main St. Come by for food and a drink on us and learn about how solar can work at your home. Jake from SunCommon will be there to give an overview of how solar works in Vermont and explain the tax credits and incentives that are still available for local residents. There will be plenty of time for everyone to get…
Find out more »Shine & Dine at Mary’s Restaurant
Bristol, VT 05443 United States + Google Map
Join Nora from SunCommon to get your solar questions answered and enjoy snacks and a drink on us! Come learn about how you can go solar at no upfront cost and heat/cool your home with solar and heat pumps! RSVP Below: Loading...
Find out more »Shine & Dine at Bentleys Restaurant
Woodstock, VT United States + Google Map
You love Bentley’s Restaurant and so do we! Join Becca for a solar themed drink and some apps while she explains how to go solar. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Sip & Solar with Shacksbury Cider
Vergennes, VT United States + Google Map
Join Nora from SunCommon for an evening of sipping cider at the new Shacksbury Cider Tasting Room. You'll learn all about going solar at no upfront cost and how to incorporate heating into your solar system! RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Shine & Dine at Wild Roots Restaurant
Royalton, VT United States + Google Map
Join Becca White and two solar homeowners for a delicious, free meal at Wild Roots Restaurant. This is your opportunity to learn about going solar at no upfront cost and try the newest restaurant in Royalton! RSVP Below. Loading...
Find out more »Solar 101 Brunch at Mon Vert Cafe
Woodstock, + Google Map
Join solar community organizer Becca White at Woodstock's Mon Vert Cafe for a free beverage and sandwiches! She will be doing an informal question-and-answer session on solar in Vermont. Heard about the solar tax coming from D.C.? She'll let you know how to go solar at no upfront cost and avoid the expected cost increase from the new tax. Not sure if your home or yard is sunny enough for solar? She'll take a look online and let you know…
Find out more »September 2017
Sip & Solar at Good Measure Brewing Company
Northfield, VT United States + Google Map
Join Joel from SunCommon to get your solar questions answered and enjoy Good Measure beer on us! Come learn about how you can go solar at no upfront cost and heat/cool your home with solar-powered heat pumps! There will also be a local solar homeowner there to share their experiences. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Shine & Dine at the Local Buzz Cafe
Bradford, VT United States + Google Map
You love The Local Buzz Cafe, and so do we! Join Becca for a coffee and food on us while she explains how to go solar at no upfront cost. Heard about the upcoming solar tax? She'll explain how the tax coming from D.C. will impact Vermonters, and how you can lock in a price before it goes into effect. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Soft Pretzels and Solar at The Norwich Inn
Norwich, VT United States + Google Map
Join solar community organizer Becca White at The Norwich Inn for delicious soft pretzels and a pint! She will be doing an informal question-and-answer session on solar in Vermont. Heard about the solar tax coming from D.C.? She’ll let you know how to go solar at no upfront cost and how to avoid the expected cost increase from the new tax. Not sure if your home or yard is sunny enough for solar? She’ll take a look online and let you…
Find out more »Shine & Dine at the Craftsbury General Store
Craftsbury, VT United States + Google Map
Join Ellen from SunCommon for pizza and a drink on the patio to get your solar questions answered! Come learn about how you can go solar at no upfront cost, and how to heat or cool your home with solar-powered heat pumps! RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Shine & Dine at the Hardwick House of Pizza
Hardwick, VT United States + Google Map
Join Ellen from SunCommon for free pizza and a drink at the Hardwick House of Pizza to get your solar questions answered! Come learn about how you can go solar at no upfront cost and how to heat & cool your home with solar-powered heat pumps. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Shine & Dine at Morse Block Deli and Beer Emporium
Barre, VT United States + Google Map
Come by for a drink and a delicious appetizer on us and learn about how solar can work at your home for no upfront cost. Joel from SunCommon will be there to give an overview of how solar works in Vermont and the incentives and financing available to make it easy. Come with questions and bring a friend! RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »October 2017
Shine & Dine at Coriander
Middlebury, VT United States + Google Map
Do you love good food? Enjoy trying out new restaurants in town? Then you're in luck! SunCommon will be buying a bunch of appetizers and drinks at Coriander for Middlebury-area residents on Thursday, October 12th. Stop by to try some delicious food and learn about what new solar options SunCommon has in store for you. We'll talk about heat pumps, our new solar canopy, and how you can go solar for no upfront cost. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Shine & Dine at Grazer’s Restaurant
Williston, VT 05495 United States + Google Map
Come stop by Grazers for food and a beverage on SunCommon. Jake from SunCommon will be there to talk about how we're helping Vermonters go solar at NO upfront cost, connecting folks with low interest financing and the other incentives that are still available in the state. This is part of the Williston Goes Solar community campaign, so there is an extra incentive just for Williston residents. Come down and get all your questions answered. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Exchange Street Solar Snacks
Middlebury, VT United States + Google Map
Take a lunch break and join Nora from SunCommon at Otter Creek Brewery. Your flight of beer and appetizers are on us, and we'll answer questions about solar for your home, what "solar at no upfront cost" means, and how cost-effective solar-powered heat pumps are. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Shine and Dine at Starry Night Cafe
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456 United States + Google Map
Join Carrie at Starry Night Cafe in Ferrisburg for an evening of sunny sips and tasty nips while learning about going solar with SunCommon! RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Sip & Solar at Brix Wine Bar
Rutland, VT United States + Google Map
Come enjoy a glass of wine and snacks (on us!) while learning about how you can go solar at no upfront cost, and save money on heating & cooling costs with heat pumps. Local SunCommon customers will also be there to share their solar stories. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »November 2017
Sip & Solar at Folino’s
Shelburne, VT United States + Google Map
Come enjoy some delicious Folino's flatbread and Fiddlehead beer while you learn about going solar! Carrie Fenn will be there to answer questions about incentives and our "no upfront cost" model.
Find out more »Sip & Solar at Fresh Tracks Vineyard & Winery
Berlin, VT 05602 United States + Google Map
Join us at Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery for a glass of wine on SunCommon! You'll also learn about the many options for going solar and heating your home with solar at no upfront cost. Swing by after work and get your solar questions answered! RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Coffee with SunCommon at Gourmet Provence
Brandon, VT United States + Google Map
Join Nora from SunCommon to learn about going solar at no upfront cost and how you can save on heating costs with heat pumps. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided!
Find out more »Sip & Solar at BEAU Butchery + Bar
Montpelier, VT 05602 United States + Google Map
Join us at Beau for craft drinks and their Tuesday Chinese food pop up. Learn about the options for going solar and heating your home with heat pumps at no upfront cost. Swing by after work and get your solar questions answered! RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Shine & Dine at La Villa
Shelburne, VT United States + Google Map
Learn about solar at one of Shelburne's favorite spots for food and drink! Join Carrie from SunCommon for solar snacks and sips, and find out how you can go solar at your home or business for no upfront cost.
Find out more »Shine & Dine at Doc’s Tavern
Rochester, VT 05767 United States + Google Map
Join us at Doc's Tavern at The Huntington House Inn for drinks and appetizers. Learn about the options for going solar and heating your home with heat pumps at no upfront cost. Stop by to meet locals with solar and get your solar questions answered! RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Solar and Eats at the Worthy Burger
South Royalton, VT United States + Google Map
Come by the Worthy Burger for this informal and delicious event to learn how you can go solar at no upfront cost. Enjoy free food and a drink on SunCommon, and get all your questions answered by solar organizer Becca White. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Sip, Solar, and Dine at American Flatbread
Middlebury, VT United States + Google Map
Join Nora from SunCommon at Flatbread in Middlebury. Come have a beer and a slice of pizza on us while hearing about our customers' experiences, how we make solar affordable with no upfront cost, and how to use heat pumps to heat and cool your home. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »January 2018
Coffee, Conversation, and Solar at Gourmet Provence
Brandon, VT 05733 United States + Google Map
Join SunCommoner Nora Woolf at Gourmet Provence. We will have free coffee, pastries, and tea for those that join, and we will get all your solar questions answered. Come learn more about residential solar options (including roof, ground, and the solar canopy), commercial solar opportunities, and solar-powered heat pumps! Stop by from 9:00-11:00 on any the following Saturday mornings: 1/6/18, 2/3/18, 3/3/18. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Solar Coffee Break at Sweet Simone’s
Richmond, VT United States + Google Map
There's no better time to come home to solar! Learn how easy and affordable it is to join the clean energy revolution while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee and a treat at Sweet Simone's. We'll be there every Wednesday morning from January 10th through the end of the month: 1/10/17, 1/17/17, 1/24/17, 1/31/17. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Positive Pie Shine & Dine
Plainfield, VT 05667 United States + Google Map
Join SunCommon for pizza and a drink, and learn about going solar at no upfront cost. Find out how easy and affordable it is to go solar in winter and take advantage of the spring and summer sun! Joel, solar community organizer at SunCommon, will explain all of the ways you can power your home, heat and cool your home, and even drive with solar energy. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Solar Taco Tuesday at Stone Corral
Richmond, VT 05477 United States + Google Map
Who doesn't love tacos? Who doesn't love solar? Put them together and you get Solar Taco Tuesday at Stone Corral! Learn how to go solar, eat some tacos, and have a beer -- all on SunCommon! RSVP below: Loading...
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