The second annual Celebrate Solar event on June 18 will feature public tours of solar systems of varying size throughout the state. The public will have the opportunity to get an up-close understanding of the technology, economics and benefits to the community. Solar customers, host farmers and owners will be on-hand to speak with the public. Open systems will be designated with roadway signage and many will feature music, refreshments or other entertainment including Vermont's two solar powered churches, a self-guided bike tour and solar powered smoothies, just to name a few. Find a location near you: http://www.revermont.org/celebrate-solar/

Locally, Power Guru invites you to visit its installation at the North Bennington Variety Store on Saturday, from 10-2. We will have drinks and snacks; happily show you around and answer all your questions, including any about our Southshire Community Solar project which is currently breaking ground; and introduce you to our latest installer, who also happens to play a mean banjo!