Archive for May, 2009

I am at the North American Climate presenter’s Summit. I am privileged, and burdened, by being one of the 1200 people in the US trained by Al Gore to deliver his climate slideshow. I say privileged because it is an incredible group of people and fantastic training. I say burdened because, well, ignorance is bliss, and not only am I not allowed to be ignorant, I am required to understand and spread both the message of the crisis confronting us and the solutions we must undertake immediately.

We’re getting updated science from some of the leaders in climate science. We’re getting information on human health effects (right now while I’m multi-tasking and typing this actually). We’re getting information on the just released draft of the Waxman -Markey climate bill. And of course, we’re getting motivation and direction for immediate action.

The overriding message is that the time is now, this is the moment. Historians look back through time and note those periods when significant change happened. It is unusual to be able to understand at the time of occurrence, that this is an historic moment in the history of the world. This is such a moment, such a time.
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The once elusive, mysterious and even mythical Pennslyvania grant program is now a reality.  We know that some of you have been waiting years for this – and at times even we wondered if it would actually manifest.  But now I’m happy to report that it is here and well worth the wait.  The $100 million dollar program is currently offering rebates up to $2.25 per watt – even more for low income applicants.  We can confidently say that there has never been a better time to go solar in PA – and we’re here to help.  To learn more about the PA Sunshine grant program, visit their website or contact our sales team at 866.GRO.SOLAR or by email.

We celebrated the opening of our newest office and warehouse space in Massachusetts on Monday. The new location in North Billerica, MA expands groSolar’s presence in Massachusetts – we have another warehouse and office in Raynham, MA. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas and groSolar CEO, Jeff Wolfe both spoke about the benefits of green energy in Massachusetts and then cut our green ribbon. We were thrilled to see so many people in attendance!

Photo courtesy of Ryan Albert.

Employees at groSolar’s headquarters in White River Junction, VT participated in Vermont Green Up Day today by picking up garbage along the road. Some of the trash picked up included 7 tires, 1 couch, 1 recliner, 1 computer monitor, 1 VCR, 1 baby stroller and numerous cigarette butts!

Under the supervision of groSolar Installation Crew Leader Jason Quinlan, groSolar’s Raynham installation team and the North Billerica team completed the roof work for a 105.3kW solar array at Worcester State College. This 540 panel installation is located on the roof of the Learning Resource Center. The installation will be the largest on any college campus in Massachusetts and the largest solar arry in Worcester. The photovoltaic array will generate over 140,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually, which is enough energy to supply electricity to 20 homes of about 2,800 square feet each.