October 2016
Mad Dash – Moretown
Enjoy a scenic course, local food and refreshments, and a commemorative tee shirt, all to support the Mad River Path. SunCommon will be there to power the event with solar and answer any questions about going solar at no upfront cost. The Dash includes: 5k running race 10k running race 5k fitness walk Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Kids Fun Run (free)
Find out more »SunCommon at the Rutland Area Food Co-op
SunCommon will be at the Rutland Area Food CO-OP to chat solar! Stop by and see Ben and learn how going solar in Vermont works and how you can eliminate your electric bill save up to 20% on electricity costs in year one!
Find out more »Tesla PowerWall Presentation: Pairing Solar with Home Energy Storage
SunCommon and Green Mountain Power are partnering together to launch the Tesla PowerWall! At SunCommon, we start from the the belief that everyone deserves a healthy environment and a safer world- and clean energy is where it starts. Energy from the sun can power every aspect of our lives- turn on lights, heat our buildings, and fuel our cars. We started with solar power, making it easy and affordable for every Vermont to get in on solar. Now, we are…
Find out more »Deep Change for Climate Justice Conference – White River Junction
SunCommon is one of the sponsors for the Deep Change for Climate Justice conference happening in downtown White River Junction. There will be workshops, break out session, and work towards personal and social transformation. Presented by Our Children, Climate, Faith Symposium (OCCF) and Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL), this conference will be on October 15 - 16, 2016 in White River Junction at Briggs Opera House, Newberry Market, Hotel Coolidge and other downtown locations. The conference reflects a merging…
Find out more »Ben & Becca Live Solar Q & A
Becca White and Ben Bolaski (Springfield native!) will be live on Springfield's own SAPA TV for a show on Solar in Vermont. They will be on camera to answer any and all your questions about going solar at your home or small business. Call in to the SAPA TV station at (802) 885-6248 while you watch the show and Becca & Ben will answer you! Feel free to call in and tell the story of how you went solar! Learn…
Find out more »Tesla PowerWall Presentation: Pairing Solar with Home Energy Storage – Waterbury
SunCommon and Green Mountain Power are teaming up to launch solar home energy storage with the Tesla PowerWall! Now you can store a little bit of sunshine as backup during power outages. At SunCommon, we believe that everyone deserves a healthy environment and a safer world- and clean energy is where it starts. Energy from the sun can power every aspect of our lives- turn on lights, heat our buildings, and fuel our cars. We've made solar easy and affordable…
Find out more »Model Engineering Show – Windsor
The American Precision Museum is a cultural and historical icon for Windsor, Vermont that celebrates all things engineering and manufacturing. Visit with New England's finest model engineers and enjoy informative workshops and demonstrations throughout the day on October 22nd. The show is held at the Windsor Recreational Center, 29 Union Street, Windsor VT and the museum. Adult admission $10 Students: $5.00 to both the museum and the show. Becca White from SunCommon will be there talking solar and renewable energy…
Find out more »Mad River Valley Harvest Festival
Come to the Mad River Valley Harvest Festival for a fun, family event with an emphasis on shop local first. Events we will have during the day include: Kids games, Bier Garten, craft vendors, bake-off, announcement of winner of the fall display contest, pumpkin carving, food vendors, and more! SunCommon will be there to support the event and answer all solar-related questions!
Find out more »South Burlington Halloween Spooktacular
SunCommon and our Solar Powered Bouncy House will be joining South Burlington Parks & Rec's Halloween Spooktacular to share information about how easy and affordable it is to go solar in Vermont. We will also be setup to talk about our new products including the Tesla Powerwall and new Solar Canopy.
Find out more »Home Energy Creation and Conservation: SunCommon and Efficiency Vermont Presentation – White River Junction
Meghan Chambers from Efficiency Vermont and Becca White from SunCommon will be presenting a holistic approach to home energy by combining the forces of solar and efficiency. Loading...
Find out more »Jersey Girls Dairy Gone Solar – Chester
The Jersey Girl Dairy has done solar! Farmer Lisa is excited to celebrate this "cherry on top" of all of the dairy's work toward sustainable and environmentally friendly farming. The celebration will feature delicious farm fresh food, live music, dancing, and an art auction to promote every local and renewable. Join SunCommon's own Becca White and Seth Carvill to talk solar, and enjoy food and fun at this can't be missed event. Loading...
Find out more »November 2016
Hunger Mountain Coop Solar Workshop
Go solar with no upfront cost and a fixed monthly payment that mirrors and replaces your utility bill. Learn about the Tesla Powerwall and solar energy storage, heating and cooling, upcoming changes to VT’s solar incentives, as well as options for your roof, yard, or driveway!
Find out more »Mountain Village School Stick Season Social – Stowe
Come to the Mountain Village School Stick Season Social, jump in the SunCommon bouncy house, and learn how easy it is to go solar with no upfront cost!
Find out more »Essex Election Day Tabling
After casting your ballot, stop by the SunCommon table to learn about how you can join the clean energy revolution by going solar with the Essex Solar Buyers Club. With no upfront cost and extra savings to be had this year, there's never been a better time to lock into solar!
Find out more »Cabot Hosiery Mills Sock Sale – Northfield
On your way to or from the famous Darn Tough Sock sale, stop by the vendors on the way to the Cabot Hosiery Mills Factory to grab some local tasty treats and info on solar. SunCommon will be providing info on going solar at no upfront cost now while incentives are at their highest!
Find out more »Tesla Powerwall Presentation: Pairing Solar with Home Energy Storage – Belmont
SunCommon has made solar easy and affordable with no upfront cost and a fixed monthly payment. Now we are doing the same with home energy storage. RSVP: Loading...
Find out more »Slash Your Energy Bill Workshop – Barre
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 actions you can take to cut energy costs, including no-cost/low- cost energy efficiency improvements, comprehensive weatherization, heat pumps, and renewables, and how to pay for and finance these improvements. SunCommon will be there to discuss going solar at no upfront cost…
Find out more »Cabot Hosiery Mills Sock Sale
On your way to or from the famous Darn Tough Sock sale, stop by the vendors on the way to the Cabot Hosiery Mills Factory to grab some local tasty treats and info on solar. SunCommon will be providing info on going solar at no upfront cost now while incentives are at their highest!
Find out more »Cabot Hosiery Mills Sock Sale
On your way to or from the famous Darn Tough Sock sale, stop by the vendors on the way to the Cabot Hosiery Mills Factory to grab some local tasty treats and info on solar. SunCommon will be providing info on going solar at no upfront cost now while incentives are at their highest!
Find out more »Northfield Holiday Market
Come to the Northfield Holiday Market on your way to or from the Cabot Sock sale in Northfield. Along with food and craft vendors, SunCommon will be providing info on solar at no upfront cost and helping people navigate going solar now while incentives are at their highest!
Find out more »Free Movie – How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change
In How to Let Go of the World and Love All The Things Climate Can't Change, Oscar Nominated director Josh Fox (GASLAND) continues in his deeply personal style, investigating climate. Traveling to 12 countries on 6 continents, the film acknowledges that it may be too late to stop some of the worst consequences and asks, “What is it that climate change can’t destroy? What is so deep within us that no calamity can take it away?” Join us for a…
Find out more »Weston Bazaar
Weston Bazaar is a community tradition! Join Becca White of SunCommon as you shop for holiday gifts for you and the family. She'll be there to help you learn about the best gift of all- solar!
Find out more »December 2016
Essex Holiday Fair
SunCommon is excited to attend the Essex Holiday Fair - benefitting Relay for Life. We'll be there to chat with folks about saving money with solar! Add the Essex Junction Holiday Fair to Benefit Relay for Life Team Sunflowers to your holiday events! There will be many craft and art vendors and SunCommon will be providing info about solar at no upfront cost and the special Essex Solar Buyers Club deals on solar! Earn up to $350 in cash plus…
Find out more »May 2017
2nd Annual SunCommon Sunflower Sale
Kick off summer and support our remarkable local shelter, The North Country Animal League with SunCommon's 2nd annual Sunflower Sale. The sale will be held at our office under the patio Solar Canopy on Saturday 5/27 from 9-1. The price is $3 each or 2 for $5.
Find out more »July 2017
Waterbury Arts Fest
This signature summertime event, proudly hosted by Revitalizing Waterbury, will draw thousands of art enthusiasts, over 80 artist exhibitors, fantastic gourmet fare and live music from some of the area’s most beloved entertainers. Visit to see the premiere of the Waterbury Mini Maker Faire! Join SunCommon as we provide educational fun with our solar-powered bounce house and solar generator at the Maker Faire!
Find out more »Summer Solar/Heat Pump Fest – Duxbury
Got questions about heating and cooling with solar? Come see us at the LEAP Solar & Heat Pump Fest at the Crosset Brook Middle School cafeteria. Free drinks, free pizza, and free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for everyone!
Find out more »Barre Heritage Festival
Join us as we celebrate Barre's Heritage at the Barre Heritage Festival. There will be music, kids activities, a car and EV show, food and craft vendors, and the parade.
Find out more »The Upper Valley Night Hawk’s Solar Powered Baseball Game
Join Becca White and the bouncy house for the local minor league baseball team's home game!
Find out more »The Upper Valley Night Hawk’s Solar Powered Baseball Game
Join Becca White and the bouncy house for the local minor league baseball team's home game! Find out how you can score free tickets for the game by calling Becca!
Find out more »August 2017
Midd Night Stroll and Block Party
Come and see us at the Midd Night Stoll and Block Party for all your solar questions. Learn about solar for your home at no upfront cost while honing your corn hole throwing skills!
Find out more »Dinner and a Movie: “How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change.”
Join the Energy Commission and Becca White from SunCommon at the Wilder Club Library for dinner and a movie: the critically acclaimed, "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change." Dinner starts at 5:30PM, and the movie starts at 6:45PM. Enjoy the food and film, but be sure to also ask Becca about going solar at no upfront cost!
Find out more »September 2017
Green Drinks with Solar-Powered Beer
Sustainable Woodstock has been hosting Green Drinks every month since Dec. 2014. Green Drinks, an international phenomenon, is an informal gathering of people interested in environmental issues to exchange news and ideas and to highlight local sustainability initiatives. This September, Green Drinks will be highlighting the efforts of Rock Art Brewery and Suncommon, who teamed up to create “Sun Rocked IPA,” a Rock Art beer made with energy from solar panels installed by Suncommon. The beer will be a segue…
Find out more »October 2017
Vermont Energy Policy Update with State Rep Michael Yantachka
Find out what's going on with energy policy in Vermont from Mike Yantachka, Charlotte's state representative. Ask questions about renewal energy and learn how easy it is to go solar. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »January 2018
“Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance” Live Event Watch Party – at SunCommon Headquarters
On January 31st, the day after President Trump’s first State of the Union, our movement will come together in Washington D.C. and around the world for "Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance." Join us at SunCommon HQ for a live event watch party, and meet others in your community who want to organize to build local power and take climate action. Working together, we will end the use of fossil fuels and transition our world to 100% renewable energy for…
Find out more »February 2018
Showing of “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power” at United Church of Hinesburg
Join us in watching former US Vice President Al Gore return to the big screen with “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” a new film that celebrates the Climate Reality movement and generates new momentum in the most important fight of our time. This film comes a little more than a decade after “An Inconvenient Truth,” which launched a global movement and inspired thousands to join Vice President Gore in his mission to spread the word about the climate crisis…
Find out more »March 2018
Mardi Gras Parade
Come join us in downtown Burlington for the annual Mardi Gras parade! Catch some beads and chocolate, and watch for SunCommon's signature float.
Find out more »April 2018
Essex Homeowners Dinner at SunCommon HQ
At SunCommon, our solar homeowners are really important to us. So we're setting aside a night to celebrate our customers and thank you for being a part of Vermont's clean energy revolution. Join us for an evening with our co-founder, local renewable energy leaders, and other Essex SunCommon customers. We'll enjoy some delicious local food and drinks, tour our net positive facility, and share stories of our solar experience. Please RSVP below! Loading...
Find out more »Montpelier Customer Appreciation Night
At SunCommon, our solar homeowners are really important to us. So we're setting aside a night to celebrate our customers and thank you for being part of Vermont's clean energy revolution. Join us for an evening with SunCommon's co-founder, local renewable energy leaders, and Montpelier SunCommon customers. We'll enjoy some delicious local food and drinks, tour our net positive facility, and share stories of our solar experience. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »5 Town Customer Appreciation Night
At SunCommon, our solar homeowners are really important to us. So we’re setting aside a night to celebrate our 5 Town Customers to thank you for being part of Vermont’s clean energy revolution. Join us for an evening with one of our co-founders, some of our SunCommon team working in the area, and other 5 Town SunCommon customers. We’ll enjoy some delicious local food and drinks, hear more about SunCommon (past and future!), and share stories of our solar experience.…
Find out more »South Burlington Customer Appreciation Night
*Please note: the date for this event has been changed to Thursday, April 12th* At SunCommon, our solar homeowners are really important to us. So we're setting aside a night to celebrate our customers and thank you for being part of Vermont's clean energy revolution. Join us for an evening with our one of our co-founders, members of the South Burlington Energy Committee and other South Burlington SunCommon customers. We'll enjoy some delicious local food and drinks, tour our net…
Find out more »Norwich Contra Dance with Solar!
Do you love to dance? So does our SunCommon team! So how could we not partner with the Contra Dance folks for their post-Earth Day dance in Norwich. Becca White, from SunCommon will be there to talk about solar and do some dancing too.
Find out more »Concert at Barrett Hall: Jim Rooney & Pat Alger, hosted by SunCommon
Do you love the music of Grammy Award winners Jim Rooney and Pat Alger!? SunCommon is proud to host them in concert at Barrett Hall in Strafford. While you're enjoying the music, stop over and talk to Becca White of SunCommon about how to go solar at no upfront cost!
Find out more »June 2018
Energy Resource Fair & Town Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders
Join U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss how you can make your home, business, or town more efficient and to determine what renewable energy makes most sense for you. Join dozens of presenters and co-sponsoring exhibitors to learn everything from financing options to the latest energy technologies. RSVP to attend and find out more info at https://www.sanders.senate.gov/events/energyfair.
Find out more »SunCommon Annual SunCARnival!
Come down to Veterans Memorial Park (near Cairns Arena) in South Burlington on June 9th from 2-6PM for the annual SunCommon Sun CARnival! Check out all the cool ways you can power your life with solar - electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, e-bikes and more will be on display, and you can talk to EV owners and take a test ride or drive in an electric car. We're also bringing the fun with our solar powered bouncy house, live music, food…
Find out more »NCAL Mutt Strut
Mutt Strutt is back! Mutt Strut is the chance to celebrate our community’s shared love of dogs and help raise awareness for those deserving pets who don’t have homes. Taking place at the Events Field in Stowe, the day will bring hundreds of animal lovers together from Lamoille County and beyond to raise public awareness and understanding about the needs of homeless pets and to raise money to support NCAL’s adoption programs. Mutt Strutt will feature a 5k run/walk through…
Find out more »8th Annual Long Trail Century Ride
Come pedal and party for Vermont Adaptive and support adaptive sports! Vermont Adaptive’s largest fundraiser, sponsored by Long Trail Brewing, will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018. Multiple routes are available to bike, including a century, 60-, 40- or 20-mile plus a family-friendly 5K bike ride or mountain bike session at Killington Resort. After the ride, enjoy live music with Steal Your Peach and Duppy Conquerers at the after party at the brewery, with a huge spread of food, kids…
Find out more »July 2018
Upper Valley Nighthawks Solar Powered Baseball Game!
The Nighthawks are the baseball team for the Upper Valley and are playing against their biggest rival- and to top it off the solar powered bouncy house will be there! This game is special because SunCommon will be bringing the bouncy house, and inviting customers and those interested to stop by and celebrate solar during the game. Ask solar community organizer Becca White all your solar questions and meet your solar-powered neighbors! If you're a SunCommon customer, reserve a ticket…
Find out more »October 2018
Hartford Halloween Celebration
Celebrating Halloween with Hartford at the following event: Trunk or Treat at the Hartford Town Hall 4:00PM - 6:00PM Join Olivia, solar grassroots organizer, and her all electric solar powered car for a fun trunk-or-treat event at the Hartford Town Hall. Get candy and treats for the kiddos and stop over at Olivia's car to learn about how an electric vehicle works.
Find out more »January 2019
CANCELLED: Solar for Business Mixer and Info Session at the Rutland Planning Commission
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Please reach out to Carrie if you're interested in getting a viability check for your home or business.
Find out more »April 2019
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…
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