Past Events › Solar 101

Need an excuse to get coffee? Head to Carol's Hungry Mind Cafe in Downtown Middleburyon Friday Morning to chat with our Solar Organizer R.J. about solar on your home. He'll have a table there where you can sign up and learn more, and in return for signing up he'll buy you a cup o' Joe! You'll be able to find him easily- He'll be at the only table with a bright green tablecloth.

Learn how you can heat and cool your home with clean, fossil-free, solar power and save as much as 60% on your heating bills!  This workshop will cover the basics of pairing solar power with the heat pump technology: how they work in Vermont, what government incentives are available, how they reduce your traditional heating fuels, other added benefits, and more.  These devices have been used down south for decades but are finally good for cold climates too and are…

The Chester Conservation Committee will present a Solar Education and Information Workshop at 7:00 PM on Feb 3 at the NewsBank Conference Center in Chester, VT. The workshop will feature three speakers who will explain and answer your questions about the what, why and how of using Solar Power for your home energy needs. Lee Gustafson, of Net Zero Renewable Resources in Chester, will present the basics of going solar, Anika James, from SunCommon, will explain how you can heat your home…

Heating the Zero Energy Home: A review of the latest technological advances to replace fossil fuels, including ground source and air source heat pumps for space and water heating, as well as biomass. Net Zero Montpelier (NZM) is about transforming our energy system to ensure our community has a secure, affordable, sustainable and reliable energy future. The Montpelier Energy Advisory Committee, in partnership with Efficiency Vermont, is hosting a series of workshops for residents and businesses on how we can each move toward Net Zero.

Learn how you can heat and cool your home with clean, fossil-free, solar power and save as much as 60% on your heating bills!  This workshop will cover the basics of pairing solar power with the heat pump technology: how they work in Vermont, what government incentives are available, how they reduce your traditional heating fuels, other added benefits, and more.  These devices have been used down south for decades but are finally good for cold climates too and are…

A look at existing technologies for photovoltaics (solar electric) and solar hot water and various financing options. Net Zero Montpelier (NZM) is about transforming our energy system to ensure our community has a secure, affordable, sustainable and reliable energy future. The Montpelier Energy Advisory Committee, in partnership with Efficiency Vermont, is hosting a series of workshops for residents and businesses on how we can each move toward Net Zero.

Community Solar Organizer Steve Peters will be the guest speaker at the Killington-Pico Rotary Club's April meeting. Steve will share with rotary members how SunCommon makes it easy and affordable for Vermonters to go solar.  

Solar has the ability to power our lives, fuel our cars, and heat our homes. Find out about how solar works in Vermont and the various programs available to help you offset your electricity, heating, and cooling costs. Carson from SunCommon will available to answer all of your burning questions about going solar in Vermont! Loading...

Solar 101 at the Co-Op! Join Taylor and other community members to learn more about going solar with no upfront cost. Taylor will be there to answer all of your questions about what makes a good solar site, what incentives are available, how to work with local utilities, cold-climate heat pumps and more.

Join Taylor to learn more about going solar at no upfront cost. Taylor will answer all your questions about how solar works in Vermont, what makes a good solar site, and how federal and state incentives and SunCommon's innovative financing programs have finally brought solar within reach of everyone.

Come one, come all! Learn about the ways you can go solar at no upfront cost. Taylor from our team will be at the Co-op to answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, what makes a good solar site, and how federal incentives, SunCommon's innovative financing programs, and a variety of solar options have finally brought solar within reach of everyone. Everyone is welcome! Upstairs in the workshop room at the co-op.

SunCommon has expanded to serve Lunenburg! Come learn how you can go solar with no upfront costs. Ellen Gershun will answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, including how you can turn land with some southern exposure into green for both the utility grid and your wallet. Please come — and bring a friend or neighbor — to learn about your solar energy options.

Learn how you can go solar with no upfront costs. SunCommon's mission is to tear down the barriers to renewable energy. They do that by making it easy and affordable for all Vermonters to go solar. Ellen Gershun from SunCommon will be at the Cobleigh Library on Thursday, May 28th at 7pm to answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, what makes a good solar site, and how federal incentives and SunCommon's innovative financing programs have…

Solar has the ability to power our lives, fuel our cars, and heat our homes. Find out about how solar works in Vermont and the various programs available to help you offset your electric and even your heating and cooling costs as well. Ellen from SunCommon will available to answer all of your burning questions about going solar in Vermont.

SunCommon's mission is to tear down the barriers to renewable energy. We do that by making it easy and affordable for all Vermonters to go solar. Steve Peters from SunCommon will be at the Maclure Library on Monday, June 1st at 7pm to answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, what makes a good solar site, and how federal incentives and SunCommon's innovative financing programs have finally brought solar within reach of everyone. Everyone is welcome!

Learn how you can go solar with no upfront costs. SunCommon's mission is to tear down the barriers to renewable energy by making it easy and affordable for all Vermonters to go solar. Ellen Gershun from SunCommon will be at the Jeudevine Library on Wednesday, June 10th at 7pm to answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, what makes a good solar site, and how federal incentives and SunCommon's innovative financing programs have finally brought solar…

Learn how you can heat and cool your home with clean, fossil-free solar power and save as much as 50% on your heating bills! This workshop will cover the basics of pairing solar power with heat pump technology: how they work in Vermont, what government incentives are available, how they reduce your traditional heating fuel use, and more. Heat pump technology has been used in the southern states for decades and is now good for cold climates too! Heat pumps…

Learn how you can heat and cool your home with clean, fossil-free solar power and save as much as 50% on your heating bills! This workshop will cover the basics of pairing solar power with heat pump technology: how they work in Vermont, what government incentives are available, how they reduce your traditional heating fuels, other added benefits, and more. Heat pump technology has been used in the southern states for decades and is now good for cold climates too!…

Learn how you can go solar with no upfront costs! SunCommon's mission is to tear down the barriers to renewable energy. They do that by making it easy and affordable for all Vermonters to go solar. Ellen Gershun will answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, including how you can turn land with some Southern exposure into green for both the utility grid and your wallet. Please come — and bring a friend or neighbor —…

Come learn about the ease and affordability of going solar! William Northrop, the Jericho Solar Organizer will be at the Jericho Community Center to share information about all the ways Vermonters can go solar right here and now. Join us and feel free to ask any of those burning questions about solar you have and we'll answer them. Hope to see you there! Please let us know if you'll be able to make it. Loading...

Learn how you can save money and go solar with no upfront cost! SunCommon's mission is to tear down the barriers to renewable energy by making it easy and affordable for all Vermonters to go solar. In fact, now is the time of the year when you might be thinking about cooling off every now and then, or maybe you're thinking about upgrades to your heating option for the upcoming heating season (it'll be here before we know it!). We'll…

SunCommoner Becca White will be giving a brief presentation about home and community solar in Vermont at the Bugbee Center on Tuesday, July 21st after lunch. She’ll answer any and all of your questions and help you take the next steps to your solar solution. Energy from the sun can power our lives, heat and cool our homes, and even fuel our cars… and everyone can participate in the clean repowering of our state! Come learn how!