September 2018
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 »Community Solar Happy Hour at The Tuscan Cafe
Thinking about going solar, but your house is surrounded by trees? Renting but still want to benefit from solar energy? Have you heard about Community Solar and want to know how to get involved? Stop in, talk to SunCommon Solar Community Organizer Scott, and get your questions answered! No formal presentation. Enjoy a drink on us, along with sandwiches and snacks! 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…
Find out more »December 2018
Solar-Powered Lely Center Holiday Open House
SunCommon will be at the Lely Center Holiday Open House on December 1, 2018. The Lely Center is a SunCommon Solar Powered business!! Stop in, chat about solar and receive a quart of maple syrup! As part of SunCommon's Holiday Giving Program, for every Solar Home Advisor home visit completed SunCommon will donate $30 (50 meals) to the Vermont FoodBank! Come down and see how you can help SunCommon raise over $9,000 during the Holiday Season. https://suncommon.com/vt/holiday-giving-program
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at Skinny Pancake in Burlington
What could be better than delicious Skinny Pancake food and beer? How about enjoying those treats for free and talking about the opportunities to go solar with SunCommon! Join community organizers at the Burlington location of Skinny Pancake for a special solar happy hour from 6 to 8PM. Drop in and learn about going solar an no upfront cost, the latest information on home energy storage (yes we mean Tesla Powerwalls!) and how you can cut your fossil fuel use…
Find out more »Happy Hour at Skinny Pancake in Hanover
What could be better than delicious Skinny Pancake food and beer? How about enjoying those treats for free and talking about the opportunities to go solar with SunCommon! Join community organizers at the Hanover location of Skinny Pancake for a special solar happy hour from 6 to 8PM. Drop in and learn about going solar an no upfront cost, the latest information on home energy storage (yes we mean Tesla Powerwalls!) and how you can cut your fossil fuel use…
Find out more »Free Co-Working Day at the Space on Main
Have you heard about Bradford's newest co-working space? Local solar company SunCommon is hosting Monday, December 10th as a free day to come try out the Space on Main. Solar community organizer Becca White will be there using the lightning fast internet, and hey how perfect is that, because she can look up your home or business online and see if you can go solar too! Stick around for an afterwork presentation by Becca on going solar with no upfront…
Find out more »Solar, Heating and Cooling, and Home Energy Efficiency Workshop
Join me, Becca the solar community organizer, at the Space on Main for a free presentation on going solar on Monday, December 10 from 5:30 to 7PM. Drop in earlier in the day from 10AM to 5PM and you can connect with Becca about solar, and special guest Sally Ayers from HEATSquad who can talk about home energy savings! P.S. Brrr... it is starting to get chilly, have you thought about switching from costly fossil fuels to the latest tech…
Find out more »Coffee, Solar and Home Energy Savings at Cafe Lotti
Do you love the coffee and treats at Cafe Lotti? Thought about going solar? Perfect! This is your opportunity have some food on the house and learn about going solar with the mission driven company SunCommon. Join me, Becca the solar community organizer, at Cafe Lotti for delicious treats on Wednesday, December 12 from 11am-2 pm. Drop in anytime from 11AM to 2PM and you can connect with Becca about solar, and special guest Sally Ayers from HEATSquad who can…
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at Simple Roots Brewing
Come and enjoy a drink on SunCommon at this fun and informal solar-themed happy hour at Simple Roots Brewing! Thinking about going solar but not sure what the options are? Drop in and learn about going solar at no upfront cost, the latest information on home energy storage (Tesla Powerwalls!), and how you can cut your fossil fuel use and save money! No formal presentation, but stop in and talk to community organizer Brian to get your questions answered, and…
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at Positive Pie in Hardwick
What could be better than delicious Postive Pie pizza & apps and cocktails? How about enjoying those treats for free and talking about the opportunities to go solar with SunCommon! Join community organizers at the Hardwick location of Positive Pie for a special solar happy hour from 4 to 7PM. Drop in and learn about going solar an no upfront cost, the latest information on home energy storage (yes we mean Tesla Powerwalls!) and how you can cut your fossil…
Find out more »January 2019
Solar + Home Energy Storage at the Wilder Memorial Library
SunCommoner 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 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 clean repowering of our…
Find out more »Happy Hour at Skinny Pancake in Montpelier
What could be better than delicious Skinny Pancake food and beer? How about enjoying those treats for free and talking about the opportunities to go solar with SunCommon! Join community organizers at the Montpelier location of Skinny Pancake for a special solar happy hour from 5 to 7PM. Drop in and learn about going solar an no upfront cost, the latest information on home energy storage (yes we mean Tesla Powerwalls!) and how you can cut your fossil fuel use…
Find out more »Solar & Storage at the St. Albans Free Library
Winter has arrived ... Do you have a backup source of energy if your power goes out? Have you been seeing your friends and neighbors going solar? Well, this is the workshop for you!! SunCommon now offers Home Energy Storage – the ability to store your solar power for back-up during outages. When storms hit and the power goes out, your solar and battery work together to keep the essentials of your home running. No more filling the bathtub with…
Find out more »Solar & Storage at the Montgomery Center for the Arts
This event has been cancelled due to bad weather. Winter has arrived ... Do you have a backup source of energy if your power goes out? Have you been seeing your friends and neighbors going solar? Well, this is the workshop for you!! SunCommon now offers Home Energy Storage – the ability to store your solar power for back-up during outages. When storms hit and the power goes out, your solar and battery work together to keep the essentials…
Find out more »Solar Mixer at Stonecutter Spirits
Vermont is a great place to go solar- with tax incentives, great pricing, favorable net metering regulations and new depreciation guidelines, Vermont businesses can pay off a solar array that meets their energy needs within five years- leaving more money to invest in the business. SunCommon's commercial solar consultants will be on hand at StoneCutter Spirits to walk you through the process, and check your space for solar viability. Come on down, grab a cocktail and some tasty snacks, and…
Find out more »Solar Après-Ski at Martell’s at the Red Fox
Climate change doesn't take the winter off. Neither do we! Come and enjoy a drink on SunCommon and chat with solar expert, Kevin Imperia, at this solar-themed happy hour at Martell's at the Red Fox! Thinking about going solar but not sure what the options are? Drop in and learn about going solar at no upfront cost, the latest information on home energy storage (Tesla Powerwalls!), and how you can cut your fossil fuel use and save money! No formal…
Find out more »Solar & Storage at the Newport United Church
Winter has arrived ... Do you have a backup source of energy if your power goes out? Have you been seeing your friends and neighbors going solar? Well, this is the workshop for you!! SunCommon now offers Home Energy Storage – the ability to store your solar power for back-up during outages. When storms hit and the power goes out, your solar and battery work together to keep the essentials of your home running. No more filling the bathtub with…
Find out more »Coffee, Solar and Home Energy Storage at the Crows Bakery and Opera House Cafe
Love the Crow Bakery and Opera House Cafe in Proctorsville? Well so do we! SunCommon-er Becca White will be giving a brief presentation about going solar at your home and enjoy some hot beverages and treats on us. 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…
Find out more »St. Albans Solar & Storage Open House
Winter has arrived ... Do you have a backup source of energy if your power goes out? Have you been seeing your friends and neighbors going solar? Then this event is for you! Come check out Kristen Young and John Jerome's house in Saint Albans, see their amazing new Tesla Powerwall alongside their solar system and heat pumps, and learn how solar, heat pumps, and energy storage can work together to give you clean power and peace of mind. When…
Find out more »What are BCorps? Business as a Force for Good Presentation
Have you seen the iconic BCorp logo at your favorite places- King Arthur Flour, Ben & Jerry's, SunCommon, Mascoma Bank, and the Optimist Center to name a few?! Well if you were wondering what all the excitement about BCorps is about you should join community organizer Becca White, from the mission driven solar company SunCommon, at a fun and informational workshop on what it means to be a BCorp. She'll be hosting this event at a fellow do-good business, The…
Find out more »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 »Solar & Storage at the Milton Public Library
Winter has arrived ... Do you have a backup source of energy if your power goes out? Have you been seeing your friends and neighbors going solar? Well, this is the workshop for you!! SunCommon now offers Home Energy Storage – the ability to store your solar power for back-up during outages. When storms hit and the power goes out, your solar and battery work together to keep the essentials of your home running. No more filling the bathtub with…
Find out more »February 2019
WEBINAR – The Breakdown: What does it mean to go solar?
Questions about solar? Wanna stay cozy on the couch and access the experts? Join us on FACEBOOK LIVE for any or all of our four part video series we are calling the Breakdown! SunCommon's Solar-Extraordinaire Becca White will be breaking down the information barrier with this fun and interactive live event. And while we're at it, all viewers will be entered to win a $10 gift card to Ben & Jerry's! Tune and ask away, Becca wants to answer your…
Find out more »Solar Lunch & Learn at Newport’s Gateway Center
Curious about solar for your home or business? Join us for a complimentary lunch at Newport's beautiful Gateway Center and hear about the benefits of going solar. Solar incentives for Vermont businesses can help you save up to 50% off the cost of your solar array, but these incentives are on the decline. Invest in solar today for a brighter tomorrow! Please call Carrie at 802-398-5696 to register, or email at carrie.fenn@suncommon.com. Loading...
Find out more »Solar Day at Branon’s Pool
SunCommon believes that everyone has the right to a healthy environment and a brighter future ... Branon's Pool is a great way for the entire family to stay active on a cold, winter day! Climate change doesn't take the winter off, come to Branon's pool and chat with Erin, Solar Community Organizer about renewable energy options for your home and you will receive a one day pool pass! RSVP now so Erin knows you're coming! Loading...
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