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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
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
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 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
If you are like most and tired of paying way too much of your hard earned cash to your local energy suppliers, than you have probably wondered what’s up with renewable energy and how come you are still paying for … Continue reading
In these economic times, the Hudson Valley home or business owner faces unprecedented challenges. As we are all searching for ways to reduce costs, we thought it was important to clear up some recent confusion over the solar energy industry. The … Continue reading