May 2015
Grow Compost Soil-bration in Waterbury
Join us at Grow Compost for a Solar-bration and Soil-bration! Composting workshops, Solar workshops, seed giveaways, food, live music - etc.! For everyone that signs up to learn more about solar, get a few seed packets to grow your garden -- on us.
Find out more »July 2015
Leicester Community Solar (CSA) Workshop for the Gildrien CSA
We are building a Community Solar Array (CSA) in Leicester at the Gildrien's Farm! Folks who can't benefit from solar on their own home can now be members of this CSA. There are lots of folks across the State of Vermont that want to be CSA members, but since this array is in Leicester, we are opening membership in this array to folks in Leicester, Goshen, and Ripton first! Until August 14th folks in these towns will get first dibs…
Find out more »September 2015
Solar Heating and Cooling Workshop at the Barnet Library
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, 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! Heat pumps are a smart…
Find out more »Solar Workshop at Bristol Teen Hub
What's with all those solar panels popping up everywhere? This workshop is for teens and parents alike to get their voice heard about the clean energy future. R.J. Adler from SunCommon will explain a bit about solar, how it works, and the way the solar industry is charging up Vermont with clean energy. Learn how to check out in a home works for solar, and how it benefits Vermont. Get ideas for future projects at school, and think about the…
Find out more »Solar 101 Workshop – St. Johnsbury
Join Ellen Gershun of SunCommon at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 pm to learn how you can go solar with no upfront costs. She will answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, including: How you can go solar without paying anything upfront, how you can turn land with some Southern exposure into green for both the utility grid and your wallet; how you can join a community solar array even if…
Find out more »October 2015
Solar & Solar Heat 101 Workshop – Baxter Library, Sharon
Join Becca White of SunCommon, October 6th at 5:30 pm to learn how you can go solar with no upfront costs. She will answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, including: How you can go solar without paying anything upfront, how you can turn land with some Southern exposure into green for both the utility grid and your wallet; how you can join a community solar array even if you cannot go solar at home; and…
Find out more »Solar 101: Hunger Mountain Co-op Workshop – Montpelier
This workshop is all about solar: solar electricity, solar heat, community solar. Mainly - this is about how individuals can go solar at no upfront cost, and a fixed monthly payment that mirrors and replaces their utility bill. We’ll answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, what makes a good solar site, and how federal and utility incentives and SunCommon’s innovative financing programs have finally brought solar within reach of everyone. We’ll talk about cold-climate heat-pumps,…
Find out more »Learn about Solar in Newbury!
Solar has the ability to power our lives, fuel our cars, and heat our homes. Join us at the Tenney Memorial Library on October 8 at 6:30 pm to learn about how solar works in Vermont and the various programs available to help you offset your electric and even your heating and cooling costs. Ellen Gershun from SunCommon will talk about the history of solar in Vermont, why it works in this northern state, as well as what state and…
Find out more »Going Solar in VT – Morrisville
Solar has the ability to power our lives, fuel our cars, and heat our homes. Join us at MoCo on October 15 at 6 pm to learn about how solar works in Vermont and the various programs available to help you offset your electric and even your heating and cooling costs. Ellen Gershun from SunCommon will talk about the history of solar in Vermont, why it works in this northern state, as well as what state and federal policies help…
Find out more »Solar 101 at the Windsor Welcome Center
Join your neighbors who are solar home owners and community solar array members alike to learn how you can join the club! Becca from SunCommon will be there to answer any of your questions, so you can learn how easy and affordable it is to go solar in Vermont. It’s a great time of the year to chat about solar heat as well, as the heating season is just around the corner.
Find out more »December 2015
CSA Workshop at the Palms-Rutland
Community Solar Arrays (CSA) provide an awesome new option for folks to benefit from solar power: A CSA Share can help you save on your power bills and support renewable development in our state. SunCommon has been working with Jeff Miserrocchi in Clarendon to put a CSA on his property. There are lots of folks interested in being CSA members but since Clarendon is the hosting community SunCommon is reserving shares in this array just for folks in Rutland and…
Find out more »February 2016
Solar 101 – Brandon Free Public Library
Join Ben at the Brandon Free Public Library to learn how you can go solar with no upfront costs. Ben will answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, including: how a residential rooftop or ground mounted array can add value to your home and save you money; how you can join a community solar array even if you cannot go solar at home; and how you can heat and cool your home with clean, renewable solar…
Find out more »Solar Swim at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center- White River Junction
Upper Valley Aquatic Center and SunCommon are partnering to create a fun and educational event for busy caregivers. We know parents and grandparents are busy, and taking the time to learn about going solar and supporting renewable energy for future generations is tough when you are taking care of future generations now! On February 20th at 2PM to 3:30PM enjoy a free supervised swim time for the kids in the UVAC pools, and hear about going solar from community organizer…
Find out more »March 2016
Your Comprehensive Energy Workshop- South Royalton
Come join SunCommon, HEAT Squad, Efficiency VT and Green Mountain Power as we discuss investing in the comfort, health, and long-term energy affordability of our buildings and homes, now and into retirement. Discover how to incorporate solar power (at no upfront cost!), and learn about the comprehensive energy audit process and first steps toward a complete and holistic approach to energy efficiency. Presenters will provide an overview of heat pump heating options as well as the eHome program offered by…
Find out more »April 2016
Fairway Home Buying Seminar- Burlington
SunCommon is excited to attend the Home Buying seminar to talk with folks about saving money with solar at no upfront cost. JT will be there to answer all your questions about going solar here in Vermont. Can't go solar at your home? Ask how you can become a member of a community solar array and save!
Find out more »Hunger Mountain Coop Solar Workshop- Montpelier
Learn about how individuals can go solar at no upfront cost and save as much as 20% starting in year one. We’ll answer all of your questions about how solar works in Vermont, what makes a good solar site, and how federal and utility incentives and SunCommon’s innovative community solar and financing programs have finally brought solar within reach of the general population. We’ll talk about cold-climate heat-pumps, hosting community arrays, and good old fashioned residential solar. All questions solar-related…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn at Hinge- Burlington
Solar has the ability to power our lives, fuel our cars, and heat our homes. Find out 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. This workshop will cover the basics of solar – how solar power can work in Vermont, what the best places to site solar are, what the incentives look like, and even how solar can heat your home for…
Find out more »June 2016
Community Solar Presentation at The Cascades – Winooski
SunCommon is excited to meet with tenants at the Cascades at Winooski Falls to share our Community Solar option! Join us to learn how you can save 7% on electricity with a membership in a Community Solar Array.
Find out more »Jericho Energy Task Force Workshop
SunCommon is excited to attend the Free Zero Energy Now Workshop put on by the Jericho Energy Task Force. We'll be there to answer questions about solar, and sign folks up to go solar at no upfront cost.
Find out more »July 2016
Solar Q and A – Barnet
Learn how you can go solar with no upfront costs! 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. Ellen Gershun from SunCommon will be at the Barnet Library on Wednesday, July 27th from 7-8pm to answer all of your questions about how easy it is to go solar with no upfront cost, and save up to 20% in year one. Not enough…
Find out more »November 2016
Tesla Powerwall and Weatherization Workshop – Middlebury
SunCommon and The Heat Squad are teaming up to host a Weatherization and Tesla Powerwall workshop! Come to get all your questions answered about home energy efficiency and paring solar with the the Tesla Powerwall home energy storage option. Incentives to go solar are changing in 2017. Come learn how you can lock into current savings!
Find out more »January 2017
Apres Ski at Burke Mountain
Enjoy a beer on us after a day on the mountain and learn how easy and affordable it is to go solar here in Vermont.
Find out more »September 2017
Barre Solar Workshop
As part of our Barre Saves with Solar campaign, SunCommon with be hosting this solar Workshop at the Aldrich Public Library. Joel from SunCommon will be there to provide an overview of how solar is working for Vermonters with an explanation of the tax credits, incentives, and the proposed solar tax. We'll go over all of the options for solar and heating & cooling with heat pumps. Please bring your questions and a friend! We look forward to seeing you…
Find out more »October 2017
Williston Solar Workshop
Come to the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library to have all of your solar questions answered. SunCommon's Jake Elliott will discuss how net-metered solar works in VT, explain the current state and federal incentives, and discuss how you can heat and cool with solar, as well as how to go solar at no upfront cost. This event is part of the Williston Goes Solar community campaign to help make it easy and affordable for everyone to go solar. Through December 15,…
Find out more »November 2017
Solar Play and Snacks at Ilsley Library
Join Nora from SunCommon to play with solar tinkering toys and coloring adventures from Vermont's Energy Education Program (VEEP). Come by yourself, or bring the whole family to learn more about how solar works, options for your home at no upfront cost, and how to save money with heat pumps! Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Find out more »January 2018
Norwich University Solar Workshop
During Norwich University's faculty and staff in-service day, Joel from SunCommon will talk about options for going solar. He'll cover the process of going solar with no upfront cost, financing, incentives, solar heating and cooling, and driving with solar. There will be plenty of time for questions!
Find out more »February 2018
Solarize Brandon – Commercial Solar
Brandon's Office of Economic Development and The Brandon Chamber of Commerce join SunCommon in the first event for Solarize Brandon and the Brandon Solar Challenge. Brandon is leading the state in residential solar, but what about commercial solar? With a double-digit return on your investment, going solar for your commercial real estate will not only save your business money but will support Vermont in achieving its renewable energy goals. Come and meet with members of SunCommon's commercial and residential teams.…
Find out more »March 2018
Navigating Solar for your Home or Business
Hear about why to go solar, market trends, and how to pick a solar contractor from Renewable Energy Vermont's Executive Director. You'll also hear from solar installers on how to determine if you have a good site for solar, and you can discuss your potential project with one or more solar installers face-to-face. Brought to you by the Barre City Energy Committee. No need to register -- and free pizza!
Find out more »April 2018
Learn About Commercial Solar Opportunities in Brandon
Brandon's Office of Economic Development and the Brandon Chamber of Commerce join SunCommon to promote commercial solar development. Brandon is leading the state in residential solar, but what about commercial solar? With a double digit return on your investment, going solar for your commercial real estate will not only save your business money, but will support Vermont in achieving its renewable energy goals. At this event you can meet with members of SunCommon's commercial and residential teams. SunCommon is Vermont's…
Find out more »May 2018
Benefits of Solar at the South Burlington Library
Our planet. Your money. Save both. When was the last time you looked in to going solar? A lot has changed in the last few years, and this workshop will help you understand the solar coaster. Tax credits, tariffs, net metering- what does it all mean and, bottom line, how will going solar save your household money? We'll talk process, cost and home value, and provide free site evaluations! If interested, please RSVP below: Loading...
Find out more »Seventh Generation Coffee Break
Who wouldn't want to find out how to save $2750 off their solar system? Meet up with Nora in the Seventh Generation Kitchen on Thursday mornings for rest of May. She will be there to answer your questions about how we size solar arrays, what no upfront cost really means, and how we can help you save $2750 off your solar array this year!
Find out more »Solar Plus Home Energy Storage Workshop
Vermonters now have the ability to generate their own clean power with solar – and then store it to use as they need it. Learn about how solar and batteries work together, so you’ve got back-up power on-hand to keep the essentials of your home running smoothly. Combining solar power with battery storage allows you to take control of the energy system and create new opportunities for resiliency and reliability in our communities. Green Mountain Power will also be a…
Find out more »June 2018
Coffee and Conversation with Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce
Join us for free coffee and conversation with SunCommon and the Mad River Chamber of Commerce (MRVCC). We'll chat about opportunities for business and residents to save money and benefit from solar energy. Topics will include solar options, heating & cooling, storage, financing and incentives, and more! Bring your questions and ideas.
Find out more »Essex Commercial Solar Workshop
The Essex Energy Committee, VT Energy, and the Essex Economic Development Commission join SunCommon to promote commercial solar development in Essex! Essex is among the leading towns in Vermont for residential solar, but what about commercial solar? There has never been a better time to look at solar for your business. With a double digit return on your investment, going solar for your commercial property will not only save your business money, but will support Vermont in achieving its renewable…
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