Vermont

The pv magazine tour of solar incentives takes us to Vermont, home to aggressive renewable energy mandates and a one of the nation’s most forward-thinking utilities.

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Lawson’s Finest will tap its new 215 kW solar canopy at Waitsfield Brewery to power the production of 2.4 million pints per year.

The solar and electric mobility infrastructure developer had a “milestone year.”

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Organic Valley, the largest farmer-owned organic cooperative in the US, is teaming up with SunCommon to help Vermont farmers go solar with zero up-front costs.

The 6.5MW South Street solar project, has a power purchase agreement in place with Middlebury College, and will meet 30% of the College’s annual electricity demand.

The company is planned to deliver 1,780 off-grid solar canopies, its largest order yet.

Solar array advances sustainability initiatives at Vermont’s Sun Mountain.

The solar developer said the investment will increase iSun’s involvement brownfield redevelopment, dual-use projects, and emergent storage technologies.