Sundance Power News

Asheville restaurants going green in New Year   The Asheville Citizen Times
More area restaurants that have made a reputation serving the best local foods on their menus are adding local energy going into the New Year. The city already boasts half of North Carolina’s existing certified green restaurants in a bid to turn the city into a center for environmentally sustainable dining…

Posana Cafe gets even greener with new solar hot-water system   Mountain Xpress
Peter Pollay and I squeezed into a narrow ladder well which leads to the roof. "Watch out when you stick your head out; the wind is cold," he tells me…

Congregations Put Faith in Solar Power   The Appalachian Voice
On a sunny day in April at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Asheville, N.C., the Reverend Joe Hoffman welcomed his congregation with an unusual liturgy. “Today we celebrate a particular act of faith with the dedication of solar panels on our roof,…”

BRSI Announces Sundance Power Systems as Solar Contractor for Green Restaurant Initiative   Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute- Knowledge Into Action
BRSI and AIR are pleased to announce that Sundance Power Systems has been selected to install the solar thermal panels on the eight restaurants receiving solar. Sundance is a Weaverville-based firm that has been installing renewable energy systems in the Asheville area for 16 years with a passion for building a sustainable future. Their extensive experience with commercial solar hot water installations includes...

Green industry booming in Asheville and WNC   Asheville Citizen Times
Green businesses in Western North Carolina no longer need think they are tops in the state. Now they know it. In the nonprofit N.C. Sustainable Energy Association's just-released 2011 North Carolina Clean Energy Data Book...

Putting Faith in Solar Power   Asheville Citizen Times
ASHEVILLE — First Congregational United Church of Christ's gray stone gothic façade evokes history and tradition. But the view looking out the stained-glass windows of the 85-year-old church is...

Green business isn't a fad, it's smart business   Asheville Citizen Times
Back in the mid-1980s, Asheville advertised itself as “cool and green,” trying to entice more summer tourists to the mountains. Now, “cool and green” might apply to the new jobs Asheville wants to attract to the region.

Sun helps power more than law office   Salisbury Post
A Salisbury law firm has transformed its flat rooftop into a solar power generator.

Editorial: Solar, wind possibilities   Salisbury Post
Although photovoltaic solar arrays like that recently installed at Salisbury's Wallace and Graham law office currently account for a fraction of the state's energy production, a new study by a retired Duke University professor shows why that percentage can and most likely will shift dramatically in the near future.

Greening the Painted Ladies   Mountain Xpress
Ashevilleans go gaga over historic architecture and get their geek on when the subject is green technology. But historic homes are notorious energy wasters, and those located in national historic districts like Montford are restricted by national and local guidelines drawn up to ensure architectural conformance to the era in which they were built.

More States Harness Power of Renewable Energy   USA Today
"We're seeing a dramatic upswing in the interest in renewable energy from the general public," said Dave Hollister, co-founder of Sundance Power Systems in...

Builder Cuts Down on Carbon Footprint   USA Today
David Hall of Deltec Homes says his company doesn't believe in cutting corners when making its trademark round homes — and that attention to detail extends to the electricity used to power the company's plant...

Build Your Own Power Company   High Country Press
A Blowing Rock couple is learning that the best way to beat the power company is to become your own power company.

NC green power jobs expected to grow from stimulus   Green For all
The stimulus package, in addition to its hoped-for effect of stabilizing the national economy, could also juice green-energy businesses like Sundance with targeted incentives and tax cuts.

It's easy being green in the blue ridge   Business Images
Western North Carolina’s growing cluster of green companies reflects the type of people attracted to the region, says Erika Schneider, outreach coordinator for Sundance Power Systems Inc. in Asheville, which offers customers solar, hydro and wind-energy systems. “The mountains have always drawn people who feel a deep respect for the environment,” she says.

Micro-hydro system powers Dyke residence   The Mountaineer
Micro-hydro systems can be a great source of power, and this region is blessed with hundreds of potential sites. On a beautiful piece of land near Maggie Valley, one such site has been the dream home for Bill and Ann Dykes.

Video touts region on green economy   Asheville Citizen Times
Could Western North Carolina become the sustainability capital of the Southeast? With more than 80 green builders locally and a thriving solar energy industry, Dale Carroll and other leaders at regional economic development agency AdvantageWest think so.

More downtown businesses tap sun for energy   Asheville Citizen Times
Solar panels are popping up on a growing number of downtown businesses as owners try to save money with generous tax credits and lower monthly utility costs.

What homeowners need to know to go solar   Asheville Citizen Times
Solar energy is experiencing tremendous growth as our society responds to the challenge of meeting energy needs in more sustainable ways. Global warming and other environmental and social concerns, along with rising energy costs, are causing many to look toward the sun to power their lives.

Consider wind power for home   Asheville Citizen Times
Question: What is wind power used for? Erika Schneider, Sundance Power Systems: Historically, the energy of the wind has been used by windmills that pump water or grind grains. Today, wind power is used to generate electricity by converting the kinetic energy of the blowing wind into electrical current.

Solar hot water has numerous benefits   Asheville Citizen Times
Question: As a homeowner, what can I afford to do that would make the greatest difference in my energy use and its impact on our environment? David Hollister, Sundance Power Systems: Solar hot water systems are the most effective technology for reducing energy use, as hot water is the second largest energy consumer in American households, and they are relatively simple systems.

Renewable energy use gets a nudge   Asheville Citizen Times
“We’re seeing a dramatic upswing in the interest in renewable energy from the general public,” said Dave Hollister, co-founder of Sundance Power Systems in Mars Hill, “and ultimately what’s going to happen is, if the utilities don’t do it, the people are going to do it anyway, and the utilities are going to be left on the sideline.”

Catching the wind to make power   Asheville Citizen Times
New tax credits and federal stimulus money are helping homes, schools and businesses in Western North Carolina catch the wind for a cheap source of energy.

Ten Things To Know: About Solar Power   Carolina Home & Garden
According to Dave Hollister of Sundance Power, a 13-year-old solar power systems company in Weaverville, we just have to look up. The ever-present glow of the sun is the simplest way to meet our energy needs and be part of the global solution in the bargain. Solar power, the ultimate renewable energy, can turn green technology into gold.

Highland Lake Inn to Install Solar Hot Water System at Woodward House   HLI
"With the help of Sundance Power Systems, we'll be installing eight solar thermal collection panels on the roof of The Woodward House, our bed and breakfast inn."