SolarFest started with an innovative idea: to hold a festival that showcases the power and possibilities of solar energy. Vermont is now a leader in the renewable energy industry, with Rutland named the “Solar Capital of New England” and Burlington successfully becoming the first city in the United States to run on 100% renewable energy. Vermont also now has the most solar jobs per capita in the US.
Workshops
Renewables 101: Solar & Storage
In this all-time favorite workshop, Bill & Danielle Laberge take us through the latest info on solar photovoltaics and storage, showing how to get the best for your home or business.
Living Off-grid: Tiny Houses to McMansions
With 40 years of experience living off-grid, John Blittersdorf shares his professional knowledge with real-world examples of how it’s not just different, but better.
Presentations
Connections
General Information
MREA Midwest – Midwest Renewable Energy Association
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) – Energy Basics
NESEA – Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
Solar Energy Industries Association – Photovoltaics
US Department of Energy – Renewable Energy
US Energy Information Administration – Photovoltaics
Local Information
Renewable Energy Vermont
NYSERDA NY-Sun
NY Solar Energy Society
NY Geothermal Energy Organization
SMART Massachusetts Solar
Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network
SolarFest Contacts: Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors
altE Store — Amy Beaudet; [email protected]
Catamount Solar — Lisa Ricci; [email protected]
CED Greentech — Caitlyn Dunn; [email protected]
Central Vermont Wind & Solar — John Blittersdorf; [email protected]
Fortress Power — Alex Leport; [email protected]
Grassroots Solar — Bill Laberge; [email protected]
Grassroots Solar — Danielle Laberge; [email protected]
High Peaks Solar — Kevin Bailey; [email protected]
Midnite Solar — Sue Cole; [email protected]
Northeast Battery — Tracy Abbott; [email protected]
Outback Power — Bill Dougherty; [email protected]
Power Guru — Bhima Nitta; [email protected]
Roy Morrison and Associates — Roy Morrison; [email protected]
Same Sun of Vermont — Marlene Allen; [email protected]
Star Wind Turbines — Jason Day; [email protected]