Monthly Archives: July 2010

Your energy independent world (grab a paddle)

It’s the last day of Energy Independence Month here on the Sungevity blog though, of course, at Sungevity, we celebrate Energy Independence 365 days a year.  We’ve laid out a vision for an energy-independent home, community and nation.  For our … Continue reading →

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Local heroes

What would you do if you were passionate about solar energy but couldn’t afford to buy panels for your house?  You would lease panels from Sungevity, of course, but let’s say you rent your home or live in a state not served … Continue reading →

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Hot enough for you?

If you’re like most people who live anywhere other than Alaska or San Francisco, you spend 20% of your utility bill on air conditioning.  You can shave quite a bit off that bill by installing a whole house fan. According … Continue reading →

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Sungevity, Honored to be a 2010 Social Venture Network Innovation Award Winner!

Here at Sungevity we are proud to be included in the 2010 Innovation Awards held by the Social Venture Network. Our fellow 2010 recipients are: BTTR Ventures, Berkeley, CA BTTR Ventures grows delicious specialty mushrooms in coffee grounds waste collected … Continue reading →

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Sierra Club Teams With Sungevity to Help Homeowners Achieve Energy Independence

Local event to raise awareness about home solar systems and the environment PALO ALTO, Calif., July 22 /PRNewswire/ — The Sierra Club today announced “The Truth About Solar,” a green home technology workshop designed to teach local homeowners about residential … Continue reading →

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