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Acorn Renewable Energy Co-op
Local Energy for a Sustainable Future
Announcing the Bristol Community Solar Project
The Acorn Renewable Energy Co-op of Middlebury is excited to announce the release of the public offering documentation for the Bristol Community Solar project (BCS.) Acorn Energy has begun marketing the Bristol project to Vermont residents with an electric meter in the Green Mountain Power (GMP) service territory. A limited number of subscriptions are now available.
Beginning March 22, there is a 45-day period when subscription priority is given to: Bristol residents, businesses and organizations; Acorn Energy Co-op members and members of the Interfaith Climate Action Network (ICAN) and Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL).
Regardless of the town you live in, if you are already an Acorn Energy Co-op member, and have paid at least half of the Lifetime membership, you also qualify for this initial offering.
If you would like to see more detailed financial information for participating in Bristol Community Solar, it’s available here.
If you would like to participate in an online Zoom educational event, there are meetings scheduled for the three initial participant investor groups:
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Tuesday, April 6 at 7 PM for ICAN/VTIPL members
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Thursday, April 8 at 7 PM for Bristol residents/businesses & Acorn Energy Co-op members or would be members
If you would like to attend a meeting, please contact our coordinator Mary Mester,
If you have other questions, please contact Mary at info@acornenergycoop.com
Please include your full name, address, email and phone number.
The Acorn Energy Solar Team
Acorn Energy and CEAC Team Up to Create LiveGreenVT, Champlain Valley Climate and Energy Guide
Acorn Renewable Energy Co-op and the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County (CEAC) have developed an online guide offering free listings to businesses and organizations doing work related to climate and renewable energy in our region. A digital version of the guide was launched in September, 2020, followed by a printed version sometime in the foreseeable future. There is no charge for a basic listing in the guide.
If you are a business interested in being included in the guide, please go to
OFFERINGS
We offer our members premium quality wood pellets for home heating in bags and bulk, discounts on cold climate heat pumps and residential solar PV, as well as participation in Community Solar projects. Members can also take advantage of our Co-op Partners Program that offers discounts on a wide range of energy and other products and services.
For details on our third community-owned solar project, Acorn Energy Solar 3 in Bristol, VT go here.
OUR TEAM
The Acorn Renewable Energy Co-op is managed by a ten-member working board that oversees all aspects of our operations for our member-owners. These all-volunteer board members are elected by our members at our annual meeting for three-year terms. We also have a part-time, coordinator who answers the phone, responds to inquiries, and assists our members in many other ways.
OUR MEMBERS
Membership entitles you to:
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Elect our Board of Directors
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A vote and voice on Co-op issues
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Members-only discounts
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Discounts at numerous local businesses through the Co-op Partners program
Need more details? Contact us
We are here to assist. Contact us by phone, email or via our social media channels.