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This week, we feel truly very grateful to our clients for all the referral business they have given us. Word-of-Mouth and reputation are still key in business, it seems. One similarity among many of our clients is that they live in relatively … Continue reading
We have a lot of people this winter with HOME IMPROVEMENT on the mind. So, we decided to mesh two of the greenest methods to home improvement under one roof: RENEWABLE ENERGY HOME ENERGY AUDITS On March 6 at the Saugerties Public Library … Continue reading
The most compelling bit of news this week was the NYSERDA announcement that one of the helpful incentives for buying solar power has been reduced. The Photovoltaic Incentive Program will decrease from $1.75 to $1.50 per watt. Another change will … Continue reading
In between site visits in the Hudson Valley, the Albany area, Buffalo-Niagara and Westchester County, we manage to find time for some extracurricular activities! Last week we met with reps from Rhinebeck Savings Bank. We found that they are very … Continue reading
The days are getting warmer and the energy biz gets more interesting by the minute! Last Wednesday we were happy to attend the 2012 Sacred Earth Leadership Forum: Reflections and Reconnections, at Vassar College. The forum convened various Hudson Valley religious leaders, … Continue reading
This past weekend we were thrilled to hear Vanguard Energy recognized as underwriter on the show Pulse of the Planet on WAMC: Northeast Public Radio. It is a NPR-produced show that airs on Saturday and Sunday mornings that showcases environmental … Continue reading
There is no doubt that working in the solar business gives one a new perspective on the coming of spring. We always knew that homeowners often take the winter to plan home improvements that they actually implement in … Continue reading
CLICK BELOW TO SEE a YouTube VIDEO of our recent install in the Pleasant Valley/LaGrangeville area of the Hudson Valley, NY: Click here for video! This is a 6.7kw ground-mounted system that will offset 30% of the the home’s annual energy usage. It was … Continue reading
This week, despite the crazy cold, our boys are excited to be out and bringing solar to the residents of the Hudson Valley! Today we begin an install of a 6.12kw ground-mounted system at a residence in Lagrangeville. The job … Continue reading
It is a new year and we are rolling full speed ahead! Last week we were thrilled to begin our spot on WDST (Radio Woodstock) that can be heard both on the radio and streaming online. Our Design Engineer, Rich … Continue reading
It is Holiday Time. YES. This past week Vanguard Energy, along with our friends at BACA, School of Jellyfish and ZeroToGo, hosted Beacon’s first official Holiday Swap. Participants could bring in holiday decor, craft supplies, cards etc that they were … Continue reading
A recent article in the Sacramento Bee reports that the majority of Solar Installations in California are in the median income demographic of $40k – $50K. According to the article, “PV Solar Report’s findings also show that growth in zip … Continue reading
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