June 2018
Race for Sundaes – Family Bike/Run Race
Join SunCommon at the finish line of the Race for Sundaes. The Race for Sundaes is a fun 1.5 mile run or 3 mile bike through the Battell Woods/Trail Around Middlebury! A super fun family event to celebrate incredible outdoor spaces in Middlebury! Register now: $8 for adults, $5 for children. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/race-for-sundaes-pre-register-tickets-45557514753?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing Finish line celebrations will include free ice cream sundaes, music, games, and the SunCommon Bounce House.
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 »POSTPONED: Montague Solar Celebration!
Please note: this event has been postponed. It will not be taking place on June 10. New date to be posted as soon. Join Jamie, Larry and Frankie Montague in celebrating their new SunCommon rooftop solar system and heat pump! SunCommon will be there with their solar powered bounce house, great food and drinks! Stop by, bounce, chat and find out how you can go solar with no upfront cost too! RSVP below or email/call Nora (nora.woolf@suncommon.com or 802-798-2657) if…
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…
Find out more »Hartland Farmer’s Market
Join Becca White, at the Hartland 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 »Pocock Rocks Music Festival and Street Fair
Downtown Bristol will be rockin' with live music, food and beverage vendors, plus games and fun, on Saturday, June 16th from 3:00-8:00pm. In its 9th year, the Pocock Rocks Music Festival & Street Fair celebrates Bristol, Vermont as a great place to shop, dine, live, work, and visit. Come and visit us with our Bounce House, info about what's new in solar, while enjoying live music from six well-known and loved regional bands, delicious food, microbrews, hard ciders, and spirits,…
Find out more »Night on the Crescent
Night on the Crescent: the Northfield Market moves down the street to Crescent Park
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at the Barnard Inn Restaurant & Max’s Tavern
Come get a free drink on SunCommon at this fun and informal solar themed happy hour at the Barnard Inn Restaurant and Max's Tavern. 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. (Sunshine grown fresh mint from the Inn's garden will be in the solar themed drinks of course!) RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »Sarah Wylie’s Solar Party
What a better way to celebrate the Solstice than celebrating Sarah's solar home! Sarah was able to add solar to her home this past year and is loving it! Come and join us, hear how the process went, how it works now, and what incentives are available!
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 »Strawberry Festival at Wellwood Orchards
Join solar community organizer Becca White at the exciting Strawberry Festival hosted by Wellwood Orchards. Enjoy the sun and learn how you can go solar at no upfront cost. You pick strawberries, a petting zoo and solar fun!? Who could ask for more.
Find out more »Upper Valley Food Co-op Anniversary Picnic
It is that time of year again! Join the Upper Valley Co-Op in their annual member celebration and picnic. Solar community organizer Becca will be bringing the fun in the sun with her solar powered bouncy house for the kiddos. Ask her about going solar at no upfront cost and learn about the new updates to the SunCommon programs.
Find out more »Dale and Judy’s Solar House Party
Dale and Judy are excited to host a lively and informative house party to celebrate their new solar system! Swing by to enjoy lunch and check out the news solar panels. Solar community organizer Becca White from SunCommon will be there to answer questions and tour the system with folks!
Find out more »South Burlington Great American Campout
Drag your sleepy head out of your tent and enjoy some freshly brewed solar powered coffee and muffins- and find out how you can make coffee with solar too (hint: it's easier than you think...)
Find out more »Revel’s North Summer Celebration
Join Becca White and her solar-powered bouncy house on the Norwich Green to enjoy the wonderful Revel's North Summer show! Bring a picnic blanket and the kids to celebrate the summer sun. Becca will be there to explain how easy it is to go solar in Vermont, and how you can do it with no upfront cost!
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at Caledonia Spirits
Come get a free drink on SunCommon at this fun and informal solar themed happy hour at Caledonia Spirits. Thinking about going solar but not sure where to start? Have you looked into solar before but are wondering how technology, incentives, and financing have changed? Stop in and talk to community organizer Joel Rhodes to get your questions answered about today's solar options at no upfront cost. RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »SoBu Nite Out
SunCommon is helping South Burlington kick off summer with a bounce house night for SoBu Nite Out! Check out some yummy food from the food trucks, check out some great music, say hey to your friends and neighbors and get all the info you need to join the clean energy revolution!
Find out more »Mad River Valley Customer Appreciation Dinner
At SunCommon, our solar homeowners are 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 Mad River Valley SunCommon customers. We’ll enjoy some delicious local food and drinks on SunCommon at the Hyde Away, and share stories of our solar experience. Please RSVP! Loading...
Find out more »Liberty Street Solar Celebration
Join us - your Liberty Street neighbors Paul, Barbara, Steve, and Colleen - as we celebrate how easy it is to join the clean energy movement. We went solar last year and are enjoying our first full summer producing our own renewable energy and eliminating our electricity costs. We want to share how it is now possible to go solar on nearly any roof type - including rubber membrane and slate! Enjoy drinks and local food from Uncommon Market, and…
Find out more »Solar, Soil and Sustainability Festival
In collaboration with SunCommon's 5 Town Solar initiative - join us at Wild Roots Farm for an afternoon to bring awareness to opportunities for you at home to harness energy from the sun and replenish the soil! We will have many organizations for you to connect with - SunCommon, Sierra Club, Greater Middlebury Climate Initiative, Wild Roots Farm, and more. Enjoy live music by Nate Gosakov and fresh wood-fired pizza. Stay late and enjoy a solar powered movie projected on…
Find out more »July 2018
Hartland’s Fourth of July Celebration
Join Becca for exciting Hartland Fourth of July celebration! She will be spreading the joy of solar with her sun-powered bouncy house that is free for everyone to play in. Parade starts at 11AM, but Becca will be there at 9AM.
Find out more »Woodstock’s Fourth of July Celebration
Happy Independence Day! Come to the classic fireworks and evening show at the Woodstock Union High School baseball fields. Solar community organizer, Becca White, will have the sun powered bouncy house there for free fun!
Find out more »Incredible Insect Festival at VINS
Join Becca and the solar powered bouncy house for another year of fun at the Incredible Insect Festival at VINS! Kiddos can bounce like a grass hopper while parents talk about how they can power their lives with solar too. From VINS's website: "Welcome to the fascinating world of insects at the Incredible Insect Festival! Your day will be filled with adventure while meeting live caterpillars and other insects up close and discovering their importance to our world. In the…
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at The Lobby
Come get a free drink on SunCommon at this fun and informal solar themed happy hour at The Lobby. 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 Nora to get your questions answered. RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »Solar Happy Hour at Parker Pie Company
Come get a free drink on SunCommon at this fun and informal solar themed happy hour at Parker Pie. 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 Joel about how SunCommon makes going solar easy, simple, and affordable. RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »Solar Barn Party at Four Corners Farm
The event of the summer is happening in Newbury! Vermont's very own Four Corners Farm is celebrating adding more solar (and soaking up the summer sun). Join the Gray family and SunCommon folks for free food, live music and tours of the solar system. All are welcome, free and open to the public. RSVP now! Loading...
Find out more »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.)
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