SolarFest - New England energy education and renewable energy festival

Alderman's Toyota Superstore -- Sunburst Sponsor
Visit the only 8 time Toyota President's Award Winner in New England!

Alteris Renewables -- Solstice Sponsor
Formed when SolarWrights and Solar Works joined forces in 2008, is the Northeast's most trusted solar energy installer for the past thirty years. Ranked as one of the top ten fastest growing energy companies in the Inc. 500, Alteris provides turn-key solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) and solar thermal for residential, commercial, educational, and municipal customers and commercial wind energy solutions.

Barn Restaurant -- Sunburst Sponsor
RIBS & CORN - BBQ is back by popular demand. Apple-wood smoked ribs, pulled pork, roasted corn on the cob.

CV Solar & Wind -- Nova Sponsor
Sales installation and support of renewable energy systems in southwest Vermont since 1996.

City of Rutland & Downtown Partnership -- Sunburst Sponsor
In Rutland, we've long been known as a crossroads, a place that is connected to our region and a center of commerce. Rutland has a dynamic downtown with a great mix of shops, restaurants, cultural amenities including a world-class theater as well as a many seasonal events thought out downtown. We are also deeply connected to the natural surroundings, whether it is the farms that produce our food, the activities that place our region on the national stage, or simple pleasures of walk in the woods or a stunning sunset over the mountains. Most importantly, we are connected to one another; we are families and friends working to make ours a better place. These connections make us who we are they are what make Rutland "Connected, Naturally".

Forget-Me-Not Farm -- Nova Sponsor
Beautiful Host Site. Nestled in the hills of Tinmouth, VT our 80 acre farm is not only host to SolarFest every summer, but offers year-round Natural Horse Care, Bed & Breakfast facilities, and is Vermont's premier eco-friendly wedding site. Offering many picturesque settings for your ceremony and reception from open fields with mountain vistas to cool and secluded wooded areas. For more information on any of our special services visit us on the web.

Goddard College -- Solstice Sponsor
Specializes in low-residency education, a format desgned to accommodate lifestyles of working adults and self-directed students. The low-residency model is the best of both worlds - on campus residencies with experienced faculty advisors and the freedom to study where you are. Goddard offers individualized undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as degrees in Sustainable Business & Communities, Health Arts & Sciences, Education, Psychology, Creative Writing, and Interdisciplinary Arts.

Green Living Journal -- Solstice Sponsor
A grassroots quarterly for friends of the environment. Now published in four regional editions.

Green Mountain College -- Solstice Sponsor
Founded in 1834, Green Mountain College offers 25 undergraduate majors and pre-professional programs in Environmental Studies, Adventure Education, and majors in the arts, sciences and humanities. Our low-residency online graduate programs, an M.B.A. in Sustainable Business and a M.S. in Environmental Studies, offer flexibility for working professionals.

groSolar -- Aurora Borealis Sponsor
North America's permier provider of solar energy solutions for homes, businesses, dealers and contractors.

Long Trail School -- Solstice Sponsor
Independent college preparatory school for grades 6-12.

Mach's Wood Fired Pizza -- Sunburst Sponsor
Serving local, gourmet, fresh, organic wood fired pizzas from our mobile pizza oven.

Morgan Mountain Organic Gardeners -- Aurora Borealis Sponsor
Owned and operated by Paul and Meredith Morgan. Morgan Mountain Organic Gardeners is an Organic Landscape/Gardening Company that practices Organic Gardening Techniques for the home and commercial landscape. We pride ourselves in nurturing the soil environment to produce the safest and healthiest landscapes.

Northshire Bookstore -- Solstice Sponsor
One of New England's premier independent bookstores - devoted to a sustainable future!

Progressive Asset Management -- Sunburst Sponsor
The nation's largest socially responsible financial services firm, offering the widest selection of green investment options.

Radiantec Company, Inc. -- Super Nova Sponsor
Manufacturers/Distributors of highly efficient radiant and solar packages.

Rutland Area Food Co-op -- Sunburst Sponsor
A community-owned cooperative natural food store with a strong commitment to local foods and to supporting the local economy.

segTEL, Inc -- Sunburst Sponsor
Providing telecommunications services throughout New England.

Special Services -- Solstice Sponsor
Warehouse distributor for QuickCableT custom cables,wire, connectors, testers, plus PulseTechT battery maintenance technology.

Stiebel Eltron -- Solstice Sponsor
Harvest the sun, solar thermal products for a warm home.

Stonyfield Farm -- Aurora Borealis Sponsor
Celebrating its 27th year, is the world's leading organic yogurt company. Its all natural and certified organic yogurt, smoothies, milk, cultured soy, frozen yogurt and ice cream are distributed nationally. The company advocates that healthy food can only come from a healthy planet. Its organic ingredient purchases keep over 100,000 farm acres free of toxic, persistent pesticides and chemical fertilizers that can contaminate soil, rivers and drinking water. To help reduce global warming, Stonyfield offsets all of the C02 emissions generated from its facility energy use. The company also started a nonprofit called Climate Counts (climatecounts.org) which shows people how they can help fight climate change by the way they shop and invest. Stonyfield also donates 10% of its profits to efforts that help protect and restore the Earth. For more information about Stonyfield Farm, its products and initiatives, visit their website.

Sunnyside Solar -- Sunburst Sponsor
30 year history in renewable energy technologies, focusing on photovoltaic systems design and installation. Expansion to educational programs and training installers in photovoltaic systems. Instructing the pre-festival -" Introduction to Photovoltaics Hands on Workshop" and will present several SolarFest programs during the festival.

Sunweaver Solar -- Solstice Sponsor
A New Hampshire based solar energy company specializing in utility interactive and off-grid electirc power systems as well as solar domestic hot water heating. Established in 1989, we have installed hundreds of systems and gained extensive experience over the past 20 years. We are happy to share our knowledge. Please come visit us during SolarFest at our Solar Cafe.

True Green Bliss -- Nova Sponsor
Great ideas for living green and being happy with less.

USA Solar Store, Inc. -- Aurora Borealis Sponsor
We are your local renewable energy experts-a continuously expanding, nationwide cooperative of businesses connected by a common purpose, with centralized buying power. Our mission is to be a local neighborhood resource for information, education, products and services on energy conservation, efficiency and the many renewable energy options available. Founded in 2001 by "Green" Entrepreneur, Dave Bonta, the USA Solar Store network has grown from a single store in Springfield, Vermont to an ever expanding network of more than 25 stores across the U.S. In this unique business model, each store tailors its offerings and "personality" to its local community while, at the same time, having instant access to a vast support network of knowledge, experience and thousands of products. In other words, we offer the services of a million dollar enterprise with the "local" flavor of a neighborhood corner store.

Food Vendors

Barn Restaurant -- 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
RIBS & CORN - BBQ is back by popular demand. Apple-wood smoked ribs, pulled pork, roasted corn on the cob.

Mach's Wood Fired Pizza -- 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Serving local, gourmet, fresh, organic wood fired pizzas from our mobile pizza oven.

Pasta Far I
Wok fired soba noodles with vegetables simmered in our homemade peanut sauce.

Samosaman Natural Foods
Natural foods producer, samosas, sweet potato fries, chicken fasha meal, plaintains.

Sunweaver Solar's Solar Café -- 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Serving smoothies, fresh juice, fair-trade coffee, vegetarian and vegan food choices.

Non Profit Exhibitors

Citizens Awareness Network (CAN)
CAN is a grassroots environmental organization working to end the use of unaffordable and dangerous nuclear power in the Northeast US.

City of Rutland & Downtown Partnership -- 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
In Rutland, we've long been known as a crossroads, a place that is connected to our region and a center of commerce. Rutland has a dynamic downtown with a great mix of shops, restaurants, cultural amenities including a world-class theater as well as a many seasonal events thought out downtown. We are also deeply connected to the natural surroundings, whether it is the farms that produce our food, the activities that place our region on the national stage, or simple pleasures of walk in the woods or a stunning sunset over the mountains. Most importantly, we are connected to one another; we are families and friends working to make ours a better place. These connections make us who we are they are what make Rutland "Connected, Naturally".

Denur Crafts
A self help non-profit helping women in Kenya to educate their children.

Non-profit, public interest organization promoting vegan, plant-based diet to save animals, protect the environment and improve health.

Green Mountain Club
Celebrating a century of mud, rocks, roots, sweat, black flies, heroic volunteers and great hikes on Vermont's Long Trail.

Harvest Chapel Mission (HCM)
Blueprint for Sustainable Living - Free Blueprint for Sustainable Living catalogue, demonstration of the Empower-Train oil press and a pedal power flour mill.

Live Green Energy Expo & Music Fest
3rd Annual Energy Expo & Music Festival; promoting all things GREEN. September 11, 2010 Riley Rink at Hunter Park, Manchester, VT.

Long Trail School - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Maine Energy Education Program (MEEP)
MEEP offers presentations that help participants to understand the balance between the economic, environmental, and social impacts of our energy choices.

Natural Builders Northeast
A network of active Natural Builders whose aim is to develop the craft and understanding of Natural Building.

NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
Non-profit organization which offers loans and technical assistance for home energy retrofits & renewables.

New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution
NEC is engaged in a historic battle which impacts everyone in the region, and, the legacy of future generations. We are challenging Entergy Corp. at every step in their bid to operate Entergy Vermont Yankee atomic reactor for 20 years beyond it's scheduled shutdown in 2012. NEC are using legal and regulatory venues to accomplished these goals. We are active in two cases before the VT Public Service Board quasi-judicial proceedings. The first: Should VT allow Entergy to push the 40-year designed reactor an additional 20 years? The second case surrounds buried pipes leaking tritium, and, company statements, under oath, to NEC's council that there were no buried pipes carrying nuclear materials. Founded in 1971 NEC is a membership-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. We receive no government funding. In previous years our solar energy van helped power SolarFest.

The New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association
Began in 2003 as a group of NH residents who were concerned about the lack of information resources and financial incentives for New Hampshire homeowners looking to build or renovate homes using sustainable energy practices and technologies. Our mission is to educate NH citizens and organization about sustainable energy and advocate for favorable sustainable energy polices in NH.

Northeast Biochar Association
A Vermont not-for-profit membership association dedicating to advancing the ethical use and production of Biochar.

The Peace and Justice Center
Works on the interconnected issues of economic and racial justice and peace and human rights. We support a local and green economy and our store sells only local or fair trade items.

is a 27-month volunteer opportunity which allows you to live in a community overseas and put your skills to good use serving others at the grassroots level. Assignments are available in over 75 language skills. Peace Corps provides excellent language, cultural, and technical training and also covers all living, travel, and medical expenses for the duration of your service.

The Race to Replace Vermont Yankee

is a grassroots campaign started by a group of Middlebury College students that aims to bring the prospect of 100% clean electricity for Vermont to the forefront of the 2010 gubernatorial race by mobilizing a network of young voters throughout the state.

Change will not come from Washington, no matter who sits in the White House. The time has come to break our bonds with DC so we can begin building a better Vermont for all Vermonters. Imagine…Free Vermont!

ReNew Building Materials & Salvage
Southern Vermont's non-profit used building materials store and deconstruction specialists. We resell for reuse house parts.

Rutland County Democrats
Voter registration plus information about the upcoming election and Democratic candidates.

Rutland Long Trail Festival
A free event and awesome day of home grown Vermont music, outdoor adventures and fun geared toward the whole family and happening right in the heart of Rutland City. Camping available on site.

Solar Energy International
For more than 20 years, Solar Energy International has been teaching hands-on workshops and online courses in renewable energy and sustainable building technologies. Our industry experience, certified instructors have trained more than 16,000 people from 66 countries at locations around the world.

The Eden's Rose Foundation
Working to relieve the suffering of impoverished and marginalized children around the world through basic needs support programs.

The Sustainability Project
A 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization, promotes a love of nature, environmental stewardship, caring communities and ways of living that deepen our understanding for the interconnected web of life. Our guiding principle is that diversity, inclusion and compassion are fundamental to the long term well-being of our planet and its inhabitants.

Information regarding HCHR campaign, current VT healthcare reform legislation, petition, volunteer sign up.

Vermonters for a Clean Environment (VCE)
A statewide non-profit made up of Vermonters who believe that Vermont's economic growth depends on its environmental health. VCE supports grassroots community organizing, regulatory and legislative responses to known needs, and acts as a government and business watchdog to hold both accountable. We focus on empowering Vermonters and their communities to have a meaningful role in permit applications and appeals, hearings before the Act 250 Commission and regulatory bodies, Select Boards and local planning bodies.

Craft or Product Vendors

Acorn Energy Co-op
Member-owned, renewable energy products and services business expanding local fuel production and making renewable energy more affordable. Selling local pellets, offering deep discount on solar hot water and other items through our partners program. Providing direction and coordination on energy projects.

Africa Traders Market
Handmade traditional West African instruments, crafts, clothing, fabrics and accessories.

Alderman's Toyota Superstore - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Arbonne Int'l
A new generation of natural care products designed in Switzerland and made in the U.S.

Clairvoyant Readings & Energy Healings
Learn more about what you are working on as a spirit in a body. Readings can be general or on specific topics such as past lives, soul purpose, money, career, relationships, etc. Animal Readings: Bring in a picture, or name, age and location of one of your animal friends to receive some communication from them and to send them a healing. Energy Healings: Like a gentle, cleansing, rain preparing the Earth to be re-energized by the Sun, a healing involves balancing the seven main chakras and cleansing stagnant energy from the aura. Most people report feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after a healing.

Donnelly/Colt Progressive Resources
Donnelly/Colt provides custom printing services for progressive activitists, and has an online catalog of over 1,000 in-stock buttons, stickers, posters, postcards, DVD's, books, t-shirts, banners and more.

Ecoquette
A line of eco-fashion. Our 100% silk skirts and pants are fashioned from re-purposed saris. In addition, we offer organic bamboo tops and natural fiber scarves.

Hemp Power Bag Co.
My mission is to make an environmentally friendly product, promoting the concept of sustainability and social awareness.

Maridadi Interiors
Kenyan handcrafts including soapstone, woven baskets, carved wooden spoons, bowls, animals, banana leaf fiber art, jewelry, beadwork and more.

Northshire Bookstore - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Progressive Asset Management - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Red Thread
Upcycled Fashion - Vermont made with reuse fabrics: hats, bags, clothing, and accessories.

Run, We Must
A line of art and printed clothing designs by Ben Karis-Nix celebrating the natural world and promoting sources of renewable energy.

Relaxing, rejuvenating and invigorating. Shiatsu is a holistic asian bodywork therapy that uses the same theory as acupuncture to bring your body, mind, emotions and energy back into balance. It's $1 a minute as long as you want.

Syracuse Cultural Workers
SCW creates and publishes visual materials like calendars, posters and cards that are feminist, lesbian gay allied, racially inclusive and honors elders and children. We also distribute selected products like books, music and video to complement our offerings.

Stonyfield Farm - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

The Vermont Herbal General Store
Herbal remedies, herbal tea to purchase for later and for immediate relief, local (Fonda, NY) gemstones, Reiki.

Vermont Soapworks - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Whimsey
Handcrafted (in VT) colorful creation made from 100% recycled fabric including purses, placemats, pot holders, table runners, etc.

Within Organics
Feminine, flattering tees made from 100% organic cotton with positive affirmations on the inside.

Yarina Threads
Sales of hand-made clothing apparel and jewelry. Made from wool and cotton fibers, ceramics and wood.

Renewable Energy & Sustainability Vendors & Exhibitors

Alteris Renewables
SolarFest Sponsor please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

APRS World, LLC
Manufacturer of renewable energy data collection and control products including off-grid monitoring systems.

Central Vermont Solar & Wind - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Goddard College - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Green Mountain College - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

groSolar - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Kelly J Backus Mechanical
ACADIA combined heating and cooling system by Hallowell International.

MEEP offers presentations that help participants to understand the balance between the economic, environmental, and social impacts of our energy choices.

Morgan Mountain Organic Gardeners - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Phoenix Composting Toilets
Manufactured by Advanced Composting Systems for commercial, residential, and campsite use. ACS also provides restroom buildings for installation in public facilities and campsites. The Phoenix System provides safe and effective aerobic stabilization of human waste. Restrooms can be equipped with built-in photovoltaic electricity generation, solar hot air collectors, rainwater cisterns, and computerized controls that operate pumps, fans, lights, and monitoring devices. www.compostingtoilet.com / www.wehaveworms.com

Radiantec Company, Inc. - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

ReKnew Energy Systems, Inc.
Affordable solar, designed to scale. Full service design and installation of residential and commercial systems.

Reunion Power - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Rutland Area Food Co-op - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Special Services - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

is the only institution of its kind in North America. Its focus is sustainable living, planning and design. Each year, through its ten-month graduate program just sixteen to eighteen graduate students from diverse backgrounds are immersed in a range of applied sustainable studies, ranging in scale from residences to villages to regions. Graduates will go on to play significant professional roles in various aspects of sustainable living, planning and design. Email: drdeanfenton@gmail.com

Stiebel Eltron - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Sunnyside Solar - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

True Green Bliss - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

USA Solar Store, Inc. - 2010 SolarFest Sponsor
Please see their complete listing under Exhibiting Sponsors above.

Producers & distributors of locally grown shelled & dried heating/stove corn, as well as dealer for Central Boiler Brand wood pellet & corn furnaces.

VPIRG

We are the Vermont statewide environmental group, working on a campaign to re-power Vermont with safe, local, energy. We want to stop our reliance on dirty and dangerous energy like Vermont Yankee, and make clean renewable sources a priority. g

Wagner Solar

Manufacturer of solar thermal components for domestic hot water and space heating. www.wagner-solar.com

SOLARFEST VENDORS & EXHIBITORS

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Non Profit Exhibitors

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Renewable Energy & Sustainability Vendors & Exhibitors