Summer is a magical time for solar power enthusiasts. Gone are the 4:00 PM winter sunsets, replaced by longer, warmer days and more sunshine. On June 17, Revision Energy will celebrate Summer Solstice by throwing a Grand Opening Bash at their new solar showroom located at 7 Commercial Drive in Exeter, NH.
We'll have local food, drink, music, and fun, promises Dan Clapp, New Hampshire Branch Manager for the renewable energy company. A blow up bounce house will provide entertainment for the kids while adults enjoy Reedhook beer and local wine. Blue Moon Evolution of Exeter will cater the event, serving up fresh, local and organic fare. ReVision's own Josh Rollson will delight the crowd with his musical stylings. In his spare time, Rollson works with Guitar Doors, a nonprofit that provides music programming to incarcerated individuals. The fun starts at 4:00PM, with a lights out time of 9:00 PM.
Clapp has been busy working to get the new location up and running. A solar hot water crew has been operating out of Exeter since March, he is happy to report. We're in the process of installing solar thermal, photovoltaic, and a pellet boiler to make the shop carbon neutral.
ReVision Energy has completed more than 2,500 solar installations in Maine and New Hampshire. Residents are starting to fully grasp that a solar PV or hot water system can not only help them save money over time, but also actually acts as a value-raiser to any commercial or residential property, according to Clapp.
Here in the Granite State, homeowners can take advantage of a number of government incentives for installing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems. More than 80 cities and towns have adopted renewable energy property tax exemptions, according to the NH Office of Energy and Planning. The State of New Hampshire offers rebates of up to $2,900 for solar hot water and up
to $4,500 for photovoltaic. Taxpayers can also claim a 30% credit on their federal tax return. To help make renewable energy even more affordable, ReVision Energy is offering a special $350 to $375 discount to members of the Green Alliance, a local green business union and consumer co-op.
The company's office in Exeter already employs five and that number is expected to rise. With the growing interest in solar, we expect to expand that staff to 10 or even 15, says Clapp. We are hoping to hit $2-3 million in sales this year, and we will need additional staff to support that kind of growth.
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