Solar Power Newsletter Archive - Maine and New Hampshire Solar Energy News

December 2011 Newsletter - Down the sleepy Bremen Rd you'll find Donald Born, who installed a 2.76kw grid-tied photovoltaic system on his barn in August 2010. Since then, he reports having nearly eliminated his electric bill ... [More]

November 2011 Newsletter - The Natural Resources Council of Maine have announced a citizen-lead initiative to require 20% of Maine’s electricity to come from renewable energy sources, and require utilities to invest in energy efficiency ... [More]

October 2011 Newsletter - This just in from the NH PUC – the residential solar electric (GTPV) rebate in New Hampshire has returned! The rebate, available for systems under 5kw in capacity, is $1.25 per watt, up to a maximum of $4,500... [More]

September 2011 Newsletter - Farming and gardening is, of course, the original use of solar power, but the Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Assocation (MOFGA) went the next step and installed the 21st century evolution: an 11.7kw solar photovoltaic array... [More]

August 2011 Newsletter - Fred Greenhalgh from ReVision has been out and about touring solar energy systems up and down the Maine and NH coasts, talking to people about solar and showcasing how they work. The result? A new web video series called The Solar Road Tour... [More]

July 2011 Newsletter - For over 100 years breathtaking views and refreshing mountain air have attracted travelers to Sunset Hill House, nestled in the heart of Franconia Notch and the White Mountains. ... [More]

June 2011 Newsletter - Tom Southworth’s commitment to sustainability runs deep. Since 1974 he’s owned and operated a water-powered sawmill in Lancaster, New Hampshire, around which he built ... [More]

May 2011 Newsletter - Long distances between our communities in ME and NH is a big part of what makes our two states among the most oil dependent in the nation. The good news is that the electric cars ... [More]

April 2011 Newsletter - Great news for Mainers ready to start kicking their oil habits – long-awaited PACE loans have arrived ... [More]

March 2011 Newsletter - Just as the days are growing longer and we're having sporadic warm weather, a recent spike in oil prices reminds us of the pressing need for local, clean renewable energy ... [More]

February 2011 Newsletter - It may be snowy out there, but the dedicated ReVision team continues to install solar energy systems throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Many of our customers report being pleasantly surprised at how well their systems function in winter ... [More]

January 2011 Newsletter - ReVision is excited to announce a fun new program to raise funds for local nonprofits. Check in for Charity with Center for WildlifeCalled "Check in for Charity," the concept is simple: go to our Facebook Page ... [More]

December 2010 Newsletter - Clean energy advocates in New Hampshire have two big reasons to be thankful this season – the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission has announced an expansion of the solar hot water rebate available to homeowners and has released the application for their commercial solar ... [More]

November 2010 Newsletter - This year the solar industry in America hits an important milestone – the installed capacity of photovoltaic (PV) electric this year will double to near or above 1 Gigawatt (one billion watts). This rapid growth should make fans of clean air and green jobs breathe a sigh of relief ... [More]

October 2010 Newsletter - What defines a home? The materials it is made out of, or the human experiences that happen there? For Ian Weiss and Zofia Weiss, a home is a combination of both. In 2008, the husband of wife team, founders of locative Design Research Development, started on a journey to build a new home and office for themselves that would combine two different, but not antagonistic ideas ... [More]

September 2010 Newsletter - The New Hampshire PUC has announced its intention to reduce the state solar rebate from $3/watt, $6,000 maximum, to $1.5/watt, $3,000 maximum. The change is intended to both ensure the longevity of the solar rebate's fund, as well as to allow for new solar rebates for businesses, schools, and towns ... [More]

August 2010 Newsletter - The Granite State has already been a solar leader in New England with their generous $6,000 cash rebate for residential solar electric systems up to 5kw as well as an average $1,500 rebate for solar hot water. Now New Hampshire has taken the next step ... [More]

July 2010 Newsletter - Three things in life are now certain: death, taxes, and increased costs for energy. In mid-May, the Maine Public Utilities Commission approved CMP's proposal for a $1.4 billion improvement project on the electric grid. Just about a month later, on June 24, CMP announced their first rate hike ... [More]

June 2010 Newsletter - Sunshine gushes onto our rooftops and beaches... let's put this stuff to use and move away from catastrophic undersea oil as quickly as possible. In this short, cheeky video, we observe reactions by local residents and explore ways the solar spill could be put towards good use... [More]

May 2010 Newsletter - As of Earth Day 2010, New Hampshire now offers a state solar hot water rebate program, which averages $1,500 for a typical residential solar hot water system. This new state rebate is in addition to a 30% uncapped federal tax credit. The investment for a typical 4-person household looks like this... [More]

April 2010 Newsletter - @SolarFred, AKA Tor Valenza, is kick-starting the solar industry by declaring that April is National Solar Quote Month, and ReVision is here to support the effort. If you aren't in the process of getting a quote or installing a system, we encourage you to make April the month you choose to get started...[More]

March 2010 Newsletter - It's Time to File for the 30% Federal Tax Credit on 2009 Solar Installations! The Energy Policy Act of 2005 was greatly enhanced in February 2009 by the federal stimulus plan, which eliminated a $2,000 cap on the federal tax rebate for solar electric systems. The current federal tax credit for solar hot water and solar electric is 30%, with no upper limit....[More]

February 2010 Newsletter - Solar Hot Water a Great Investment - For Your Bottom Line AND the Environment. Wall Street Journal journalist Gwendolyn Bounds wrote a story on solar hot water for homeowners – what the technology is like, how it works, and the quite impressive economics of investing in solar hot water...[More]

January 2010 Newsletter - ReVision Energy is eager to greet the new year which has a lot of promising things happening in the solar industry, both locally and globally....[More]

November 2009 Newsletter - The 2009 Green Buildings Open House was a big success! 20 homes between ReVision Energy's two offices were excited to show off their installations to help educate others about renewable energy...[More]

September 2009 Newsletter - The price of solar electric panels in the global marketplace is dropping, and systems that were once out of reach are now a more affordable opportunity. For solar electricity, the most costly component of the system is the photovoltaic panels...[More]

August 2009 Newsletter - Instead of waiting until tax time, business owners are now able to receive a cash grant for solar energy systems in lieu of the 30% tax credit. The program is available for solar hot water and solar electric systems...[More]

July 2009 Newsletter - Efficiency Maine, a subset of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, reopened its rebate program on Monday June 29, 2009. This is a great opportunity for people who are considering a solar hot water or solar electric installation in 2009...[More]

June 2009 Newsletter - This summer solstice come out to celebrate sustainable living by attending ReVision Energy in Portland’s grand opening event! We just moved to Presumpscot Street and have been very busy setting up our workable showroom that highlights the systems we install...[More]

May 2009 Newsletter - The Maine Renewable Energy Sources Act is important legislation designed to stimulate the rapid growth of renewable energy in Maine. Developed by the Midcoast Green Collaborative, the Act closely models Germany’s renowned 'feed-in tariff' law, which financially incentivizes home and business owners to install renewable energy-based power generation... [More]

April 2009 Newsletter - Welcome to the ReVision Energy newsletter. As spring is finally here, we are delighted to see increasing hours of daylight to provide for greater solar potential! People are always asking, Is there really enough sun in Maine for solar to offset my energy needs? The answer is absolutely yes! Here's why...[More]

March 2009 Newsletter - Welcome to the March edition of the ReVision Energy Newsletter! This month we feature one of our first clients to have all three of our systems installed in their home, a glimpse of our completed Habitat for Humanity project and we also touch on our recent expansion into our neighboring New Hampshire![More]

February 2009 Newsletter - Welcome to the February installment of the ReVision Energy Newsletter! This month we feature two installations, tell you about our Lunch-N-Learn program. Learn how you can become a Renewable Energy Advocate, Our Upcoming Events and how Solar Investments are Best Bet in Down Economy! [More]

January 2009 Newsletter - Welcome to the ReVision Energy Newsletter! Every month you will see featured articles of installations that we’ve done, as well as articles of interest related to the renewable energy industry. This month we talk abou Installation at the York County Shelters in Alfred, Habitat for Humanity builds a "green" home, our history as a company and so much more. [More]