July 2018
Solar Viability Checks with Becca White
Becca White in Hartford Have you thought about going solar but not sure if your home or business is a sunny enough spot? Not sure if your roof is facing the right way or if you have space in your backyard? Well mark your calendar for July 23rd! Solar community organizer, Becca, will be available for 15 minutes appointments that you can sign up for to drop in and have her take a look at your location. Sign up for…
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at the Hartness House
Come get a free drink on SunCommon at this fun and informal solar themed happy hour at Hartness House in Springfield. Thinking about going solar but not sure what the options are? Heard about solar at no upfront cost? No formal presentation, but stop in and talk to community organizer Becca to get your questions answered. (solar themed drinks of course!) RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »Annual Blueberry Festival
Come to Hartshorn's Certified Organic Farm and: Pick your own organic blueberries Enjoy Blueberry creamees, blueberry milkshakes, blueberry lemonade, blueberry shortcakes Hear live music Take a ride on the all new COW TRAIN with Farmer Dave Let the kids loose in the SunCommon solar-powered bounce house Pet our horses, Koko and Amigo Bring your friends -- free admission, and fun for all ages!
Find out more »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 »Woolf Den Homestead Solar Party
Nora and Lizzy did it! While working many other projects on their homestead, they let SunCommon take the reins and add solar to their home! They added a heat pump as well (and trust them, an unexpected love is the cooling feature!). Join them on July 29th from 4-6pm for a Solar Celebration BBQ ~ beers, seltzers, burgers, etc. Come by see their solar, heat pumps and get your answers about solar at no upfront cost at your home! :)…
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at Rick’s Grill
Come get a free drink on SunCommon at this fun and informal solar themed happy hour at Rick's Grill in Milton. Thinking about going solar but not sure what the options are? Heard about solar at no upfront cost? No formal presentation, but stop in and talk to community organizer Brian to get your questions answered! RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »August 2018
Solar and Home Energy Storage Presentation
Join Becca the solar community organizer at the Newbury Village Store for a presentation (and snacks) on solar with storage. She will explain how you can go solar at home or your business with no upfront cost and will be available to answer all of your questions about federal and state incentives or heating your home with solar power. Please come, and bring your friends! RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Solar at Wally’s
Curious about solar but don't know how to get started? Come have a bagel and a coffee on SunCommon, and learn all there is to know about grid-tied solar, cold climate heat pumps, and battery storage. Make your home or camp more comfortable, and don't worry about power outages while saving money and the planet! Owners Matt and Kristen Bartle are happy SunCommon customers, and they are looking forward to sharing their space to help folks in the Islands go…
Find out more »Solar and a Slice at Third Place
Come join Nora from SunCommon at Third Place Pizzeria for a free slice of pizza and a drink of your choice (beer, wine, seltzer, water, etc) while you get your questions answered about residential solar! We'll chat about rooftop, ground mounts, Solar Canopies, heat pumps (to heat and cool your home), and battery storage for power outages. Stop by with a quick question, or stay for the whole time! Nora will be working it, and she knows it all :)…
Find out more »Grand Isle County Customer Appreciation Dinner
At SunCommon, our solar homeowners are important to us. So we’re setting aside a night to celebrate you, our Grand Isle County customers, and to thank you for being a part of Vermont’s clean energy revolution. Join us for an evening with our co-founder and other local SunCommon customers. We’ll enjoy some delicious local food and drinks on SunCommon and share stories of our solar experience. If you'd like to join us, please RSVP below or just shoot me an email,…
Find out more »Mad River Taste Place Tabling
On your way to the Waitsfield Farmers Market this Saturday, swing by the Mad River Taste Place for Mad River Taste Week — and say "Hi" at the SunCommon table to get your solar questions answered! Thinking about solar but aren't sure where to start? Joel can get you set up with a free solar home visit to learn about your no upfront cost solar options.
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at Kingdom Brewing
Come and get a free drink on SunCommon at this fun and informal solar-themed happy hour at Kingdom Brewing! Thinking about solar but not sure what the options are? Heard about solar at no upfront cost? No formal presentation, but stop in and talk to community organizer Joel to get your questions answered, and enjoy some great local beer and music while you're there. RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Craftsbury Energy Fair
What makes Vermont a leader in renewable energy solutions? How can the Electrification of Things help us meet our climate goals? The NEK Energy Fair, which will be held at the Craftsbury Farmers' Market, this Saturday, August 18, is a good place to start thinking about these things. It brings together new innovations, energy & efficiency experts, product demonstrations, and companies on the leading edge of low-carbon, clean energy household solutions to climate change. SunCommon is going to be one…
Find out more »Milton & Georgia Customer Appreciation Dinner
At SunCommon, our solar homeowners are really important to us. So we’re setting aside a night to celebrate you, our Milton & Georgia customers, and thank you for being a part of Vermont’s clean energy revolution. Join us for an evening with our co-founder, members of the SunCommon team, and other SunCommon customers. We’ll enjoy some delicious local food and drinks on SunCommon at the fabulous (and recently solarized!) 14th Star Brewery, and share stories of our solar experience! RSVP…
Find out more »The 163rd Annual Caledonia County Fair
Happening Wednesday, August 22nd, through Sunday, August 26th, come enjoy the Caledonia County Fair in Lyndonville! Food, rides, and shows, plus all the greatest parts of Vermont's agricultural history! Your admission gets you ALL rides, ALL shows, and your parking! Shows include local fire-performers Phoenix Bazaar with two shows nightly, the Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean High Wire Thrill Show with multiple shows every day, along with country music star Canaan Smith on Saturday, August 25th, at 8 pm! The…
Find out more »Free Solar Viability Checks at Wally’s Place
Are you curious about going solar but don't know where to start? Join Carrie from SunCommon at Wally's for free solar viability checks and... bagels! With free energy from sun, you can power your life, heat and cool your home, and fuel your car. SunCommon has battery storage options too, so you can feel confident your home will be safe and comfortable in the event of a power outage. Check out solar, and have breakfast on SunCommon!
Find out more »Champlain Valley Fair
Summer is coming to a close, but that means it's time for the Champlain Valley Fair! Join us for the ten best days of summer at the Champlain Valley Fair! There's something for everyone each and every day of the fair! Friday, August 24th - OPENING DAY at 3:00 PM! Admission $6 Adult, $3 Kids, $15 Ride Bracelets Grandstand: Old Dominion with special guests Michael Ray Saturday, August 25th Grandstand: Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Sunday, August 26th - 4H Day Grandstand:…
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at 1st Republic Brewing Co.
Come and get a free drink on SunCommon at this fun and informal solar-themed happy hour at 1st Republic Brewing Co! Thinking about going solar but not sure what the options are? Heard about solar at no upfront cost? No formal presentation, but stop in and talk to community organizer Brian to get your questions answered, and enjoy some great local beer and food while you're there. RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »Wine & Shine at Lincoln Peak
Come capture the last few days of summer at Lincoln Peak Vineyard! Enjoy a free wine tasting or glass of wine while you enjoy the company of neighbors and friends. There will also be wine and chocolate pairings, free solar viability checks from SunCommon, and some great tunes. Helen Hummel will be highlighting music from her new album, and Daily Chocolate will feature some of their favorites. Check out what new is pouring from the wine barrels these days, and…
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at Babe’s Bar
Get a free drink (sunshine themed, of course!) on SunCommon at this fun event at Babe's Bar in Bethel! Thinking about going solar but not sure what the options are? Heard about solar at no upfront cost? There's no formal presentation - just stop in and get your questions answered while you enjoy some great local beer and food. RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »Peacham Farmer’s Market
Join Becca White, at the Peacham Farmer’s Market this year! She will be celebrating the importance of buying local and getting your energy locally too. Stop by her booth to talk about going solar at no upfront cost and all the new exciting offerings from SunCommon (did someone say solar heating and cooling and home energy storage?!)
Find out more »Solar & Storage Presentation at the Wilder Library
Do you have a back up source of energy if your power goes out? Have you been seeing your friends and neighbors going solar? Well, this is the presentation for you- hear about the latest technology in solar and battery storage combinations for homes and businesses! SunCommon's solar community organizer Becca White will be going over the new options for homeowners in Vermont, and clueing folks into the latest tech like the Tesla Powerwall. All are welcome. Free. RSVP now!…
Find out more »Solar Viability Checks with Nora at Kinder Way Café and Farmers’ Market
Sign up for a free, ten-minute, one-on-one consultation with SunCommon solar expert, Nora Woolf. She'll evaluate your location and help you understand how SunCommon solar solutions can work for your home! Can’t make it on August 31? Contact Nora to find a time that works for you. RSVP below! Loading...
Find out more »September 2018
Tunbridge World’s Fair
The Tunbridge World's Fair is coming up, on September 14th through the 17th. Ride the rides, eat the food, see the animals, and make a point to swing by the SunCommon booth! (The Tunbridge World’s Fair has run continuously since 1867 except in 1918, due to the great flu epidemic, and during World War II.)
Find out more »Morefest
Come to the annual community event, Morefest, in Moretown! Food, music, and more, including SunCommon's solar-powered bounce house.
Find out more »Barns and Bridges Festival
There’s a new and exciting event coming to the Mad River Valley! September 14th through September 16th, Valley Arts and the Mad River Valley community present the first annual Barns and Bridges Festival—an original in the State of Vermont. This weekend of barn and farm tours, special covered bridge events, art exhibitions, workshops, specialty foods, photo ops and activities can be shared by the entire family. And, the Festival will be the kick-off event for the fall foliage season, offering…
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at the Mad River Taste Place
Get a free drink on SunCommon, and enjoy samples from other local makers and producers at this fun event. Thinking about going solar but not sure what the options are? Wondering about solar heating and cooling with efficient heat pumps, or have you heard the news about home energy storage? No formal presentation - just stop in and get your questions answered and enjoy some local food and drink! Loading...
Find out more »Brittni and Jeff’s Solar Celebration
Brittni and Jeff love having solar and are hosting a party to celebrate! SunCommon is providing free food from Twiggs in St. Albans, some local beverages, and our solar powered bouncy house! Local organizer Brian will be there to answer all of your solar questions and chat about the latest and greatest in the world of solar! (Did someone say solar heating and cooling and home energy storage?!) RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »35th Annual Okemo Valley Harvest Fair
This year's Harvest Fair will fall entirely OUTSIDE because the Elementary School's gym floors will be under construction. We think that being outside will bring a larger audience to our successful Harvest Fair. In addition, the PTG will be holding our first ever Donkey Doo Bingo where folks will be able to place bets on where our donkey-may-doo!
Find out more »Thetford’s Electric Vehicle Show Case
Join Becca White and her solar-powered all-electric vehicle at Thetford's first ever Electric Vehicle (EV) show case. Stop in to see all the latest EVs and to talk to their owners - you may even get a test drive! Learn why Vermont has the highest EV ownership per capita in the region! Details below.
Find out more »October 2018
Solar and You!
Hartford resident and SunCommon Solar Gal Becca White will be giving a brief presentation about going solar at home. Heard about going solar at no upfront cost? Wondering about solar and home energy storage (aka Tesla Powerwalls?!) 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…
Find out more »Ludlow Farmer’s Market
Join Becca White at the Ludlow Farmer’s Market! She will be celebrating the importance of buying local food and local energy too. Stop by her booth to talk about going solar at no upfront cost and all the new exciting offerings from SunCommon (did someone say solar heating and cooling and home energy storage?!) Please RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Button Up Vermont – Greensboro
Button Up Vermont is a statewide effort to cut energy needed for heating and cooling. We clean up our roads and parks in the spring on Green Up Day to get ready for the summer, and the steps we take for Button Up Season get us ready for the winter and help us meet our state renewable energy goals. Why it matters: There are two reasons why adding Button Up items to your checklist this season are worth your…
Find out more »Pittsford Solar Series at the Maclure Library
Are you curious about how solar can work on your roof, yard, over your drive way? Looking to button up your home and curious about reducing your reliance on fossil fuels? Incentives are here for Vermonters and Rutland County residents. SunCommon's solar community organizer, Nora Woolf, will be going over the options for homeowners in Vermont, and clueing folks into the latest tech. RSVP NOW: Loading...
Find out more »Button Up Vermont – Greensboro
Button Up Vermont is a statewide effort to cut energy needed for heating and cooling. We clean up our roads and parks in the spring on Green Up Day to get ready for the summer, and the steps we take for Button Up Season get us ready for the winter and help us meet our state renewable energy goals. Why it matters: There are two reasons why adding Button Up items to your checklist this season are worth your…
Find out more »2nd Annual Red Fox Harvest Fest
SunCommon will be at the 2nd Annual Red Fox Harvest Fest, a farmer's market style music festival with the solar powered bounce house!! Thinking about going solar? Heard about solar at no upfront cost? Stop by, chat about solar and let the kids bounce! Enjoy a full day of music on our awesome outdoor Gregory J. Martell Memorial Stage. Vendors including local farmers, crafters, artisans, and food trucks. Martells will be serving up great food as well as beverages. Door…
Find out more »Sunny Solar Breakfast!
Our first stop in our SunCommon Small Town North Tour at Farm to Table. Come by, talk about solar, enjoy a locally sourced, solar power produced breakfast, and bring home a quart of Boston Post Sugar Shack solar maple syrup. Thinking about going solar but not sure what the options are? Wondering about solar heating and cooling with efficient heat pumps or have you heard the news about home energy storage? No formal presentation - just stop in and get…
Find out more »Hartland Fall Farmer’s Market
Catch SunCommon at the Farmer's Market this fall!
Find out more »Rutland: Commercial Solar Opportunities
Do you own a commercial or rental property in Fair Haven and surrounding towns? Are you interested in making an investment that can return over 50% in the first year? Curious about what solar opportunities are available in your community or for your business? Come join Nora from SunCommon to learn about their commercial program and state and federal incentives for going solar at Kinder Way Cafe. Food and drinks will be provided. RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »Solar and You!
SunCommon-er and Hartford resident Becca White will be giving a brief presentation about going solar at your home. Heard about going solar at no upfront cost? Wondering about solar heating and home energy storage (aka Tesla Powerwalls?!) 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…
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at the Blue Bike Café
Montgomery is the 2nd stop on SunCommon's Small Town North Tour ... join the sunny Solar Happy Hour at the Blue Bike Cafe! Thinking about going solar? Heard about solar at no upfront cost? Solar, energy storage or heat pumps but not sure what all the options are? No formal presentation - stop in, talk to SunCommon Solar Community Organizer Erin get your questions answered and have a sun inspired drink and a taco on SunCommon at this fun and…
Find out more »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 »November 2018
Pittsford Solar Series at the Maclure Library
Are you curious about how solar can work on your roof, yard, over your drive way? Looking to button up your home and curious about reducing your reliance on fossil fuels? Incentives are here for Vermonters and Rutland County residents. SunCommon's solar community organizer, Carrie Fenn, will be going over the options for homeowners in Vermont, and clueing folks into the latest tech. RSVP NOW: Loading...
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at Martell’s at the Red Fox
Cambridge is the 3rd stop on SunCommon's Small Town North Tour ... join the sunny Solar Happy Hour @ Martell's At the Red Fox! Thinking about going solar? Heard about solar at no upfront cost? Solar, energy storage and heat pumps but not sure what all the options are? No formal presentation - stop in, talk to SunCommon Solar Community Organizer Erin get your questions answered and have a sun inspired drink and a snack on SunCommon at this fun…
Find out more »Solar & Home Energy Savings Workshop
Thought about going solar? Heard about the no upfront cost options? Perfect! Join solar community organizer Becca White for an informal "Solar & Home Energy Savings" workshop to find out if you have the right spot, and how you can save on your electricity costs. In partnership with HeatSquad, folks who sign up for a home visit are eligible for a discount of $100 on a home energy audit! RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »Upper Valley Food Co-op Food Drive
In a new collaboration with the Vermont Food Bank, we are donating $30 to benefit their numerous programs for every household that seriously considers going solar! To this end, you can catch us at the Upper Valley Food Co-op on the following dates to learn more about our Holiday Giving Program, the Vermont Foodbank, and how going solar can save you money!
Find out more »Solar, Heating and Cooling, and Home Energy Efficiency Workshop
Thought about going solar? Heard about the no upfront cost options? Perfect! Join solar community organizer Becca White for an informal "Solar & Home Energy Savings" workshop to find out if you have the right spot, and how you can save on your electricity costs. In partnership with HeatSquad, folks who sign up to go solar are eligible for a discount of $50 on a home energy audit! P.S. Brrr... it is starting to get chilly, have you thought about…
Find out more »Northfield Winter Farmers’ Market
Just because Summer's over doesn't mean local businesses have gone anywhere! Join SunCommon and many other local crafters and producers offering great gifts and items at the Northfield Farmers' Market! We will be there to answer questions about what's new in solar - home energy storage, heat pumps, Solar Canopy, etc. Learn what's happening with the incentives over the next few years and how you can take advantage of going solar at no upfront cost. Plus, in an exciting new…
Find out more »Customer Appreciation Dinner at SunCommon Headquarters
At SunCommon, our solar homeowners are important to us. So we’re setting aside a night to celebrate you, our customers in Jericho and Underhill, and to thank you for being a part of Vermont’s clean energy revolution. Join us for an evening with our co-founder, members of the SunCommon team, and other SunCommon customers from Jericho and Underhill. We’ll enjoy some delicious local food and drinks on SunCommon, give you a tour of our award-winning office space, and share stories…
Find out more »Customer Appreciation Mixer at the Fairbanks Museum
We at SunCommon want to say thank you to our wonderful Northeast Kingdom Solar Homeowners! To show our appreciation, we are hosting an after-hours customer appreciation mixer at the Fairbanks Museum. The evening will feature a discussion on what it means to go solar in the Northeast Kingdom led by community organizer Becca White, alongside SunCommon co-founder Duane Peterson. Also if you have technical questions, or need some added support there will be a technician available that evening to either…
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