SolarFest 2019 Sunday, July 21st
Thanks to one and all for making this year a great success!
Particular thanks to our hosts, Bonnie & Oliver Levis of Earth Sky Time Community Farm in Manchester, VT and to all of the knowledgeable and talented workshop presenters in the areas of renewable energy & transportation; green buildings; farming & food; music & arts; and sustainable living & activism.
Special appreciation goes to the keynote speaker Dr. Edward Cameron for his presentation of “The Just and Sustainable World” as well as to the outstanding musical performers: The Gaslight Tinkers, Chicago Afro Beat Project, Rio Mira, Freddi Shehadi & Friends, and the Mowgli Bluegrass Trio.
Finally, thanks to Skinner Hollow Photography for (most of) the beautiful photos; almost like being there!
ADDITIONAL NEWS & EVENTS
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Solaris; the first-ever U.S. Coast Guard certified solar-powered commercial passenger boat in the country, sails the Hudson River.
Innovator, designer and builder David Borton spoke at SolarFest’18 about the latest breakthroughs in solar transportation.
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Sustainably sourced food, made with sustainably produced power
Vizavi, the solar-powered food cart operated by Julia Rhode, made its debut serving crepes, Popsicles, veggie burgers, and salads at the Bennington Farmer’s Market in Bennington. Rhode said she was inspired by a display at SolarFest in Manchester in 2016.
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Delivering Energy Kits to Puerto Rico and Beyond
When residents of Caguas, Puerto Rico found that power wouldn’t be restored to their city for nine months, SolarFest Boardmember Bill Laberge took action. Starting with a prototype kit in carry-on luggage, and training local cooperativas to install systems, Interviewed in the Manchester Journal, Laberge said, “This is being done on the grassroots level. We want to train people in Puerto Rico, or Danby, or wherever they are that they can actually do this. What we want to do is help them help themselves.
