SolarFest started with an innovative idea: to hold a festival that showcases the power and possibilities of solar energy. Vermont is now a leader in the renewable energy industry, with Rutland named the “Solar Capital of New England” and Burlington successfully becoming the first city in the United States to run on 100% renewable energy. Vermont also now has the most solar jobs per capita in the US.

Workshops

Renewables 101: Solar & Storage

In this all-time favorite workshop, Bill & Danielle Laberge take us through the latest info on solar photovoltaics and storage, showing how to get the best for your home or business.

Living Off-grid: Tiny Houses to McMansions

With 40 years of experience living off-grid, John Blittersdorf shares his professional knowledge with real-world examples of how it’s not just different, but better.

Presentations


Connections

General Information
MREA Midwest – Midwest Renewable Energy Association
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) – Energy Basics
NESEA – Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
Solar Energy Industries Association – Photovoltaics
US Department of Energy – Renewable Energy
US Energy Information Administration – Photovoltaics

Local Information
Renewable Energy Vermont
NYSERDA NY-Sun
NY Solar Energy Society 
NY Geothermal Energy Organization
SMART Massachusetts Solar
Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network

SolarFest Contacts: Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors