Paul Willis first encountered an “earth-sheltered” home while working as a photojournalist in Indiana, and loved the concept. Earth-sheltered homes are durable, comfortable, and energy-efficient dwellings, characterized by the use of earth to buffer much of the structure, and windows that face the southern sky. The passive solar aspect was appealing to Paul and his wife,… Read more
In the summer of 2014, ReVision electrician Chris Pamboukes teamed up with Josh Andrews to raise money for the installation of a solar array at Cross Roads House of Portsmouth, NH. Chris began volunteering with Cross Roads House in 2004 as a high school student, through a tutoring program called “Students Helping Students in Need.”… Read more
Claremont, NH — A recent public ribbon cutting and tour showcased a solar array installed near the wastewater treatment plant in Claremont. The project is a key feature of the city’s multi-year plan to cuts costs and reduce environmental impacts. Last year, the Claremont City Council approved funding for the solar array, which has no… Read more
Beaches, rugged coastline, lakes, streams, ponds, vast tracts of public forests and mountains – life in New England is pretty idyllic… Except for our high electric rates. One of the few downsides of life in New England is facing some of the most expensive electric rates in the country. A combination of a relatively low population… Read more
Plymouth, NH: NH Solar Shares announced today that the NH Public Utilities Commission selected their proposal to fund – in part – the installation of a 28.8 kW solar PV system to be located adjacent to the Frosty Scoops Ice Cream Stand in Plymouth on spaced donated by the Common Man Family of Restaurants. On… Read more
The average American has a commute of 20 miles or less. It just so happens that there are more than a few outstanding plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) that can easily cover that distance without a drop of gasoline. A plug-in hybrid like the Chevy Volt, the Chrysler Pacifica, or the upcoming Workhorse pickup truck… Read more
Warmer weather is finally here! Winter is hardly a memory, and already the sultry months of July and August are on the horizon. If you’re thinking about adding a heat pump to keep you cool this summer, we’d like you to know that quality matters. Homeowners want to save money wherever it makes sense, and that’s… Read more
An exciting project is taking shape on 30 peaceful acres in Freeport, Maine. First of its kind in the state, Baird Landing, an open space sub-development of net-zero, solar-powered homes, is well underway. These solid and efficient homes are able to be customized for different families, and are heated and cooled with heat pumps powered… Read more
Which renewable resource should we power our homes with in New England – Sunshine or Wind? ReVision Energy says sunshine wins, hands down! Here are the top 3 advantages of going solar for your home. 1) New England has a Limited Wind Resource Unlike solar, wind power generation works poorly at a smaller scale, and homeowners… Read more
New Hampshire-based Wire Belt Company of America (with facilities in the UK and Germany) uses solar power as a strategic advantage in the super-competitive world of domestic manufacturing. See this video where we meet with Wire Belt CEO David Greer and tour his facility, and learn how a family-owned business uses solar to compete in… Read more