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12,000 gas free miles!
Mountain View Solar's Nissan Leaf in action.
Photo courtesy of Chris Jackson Photography.
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New Vision Renewable Energy strives to empower people who are investing their time, talents and treasure building and creating strong communities; and unleashing the creative power of individuals and organizations to contribute to the common good while repowering community homes and facilities with high quality renewable energy resources.
New Vision will restore hope and promote sustainable community development through our renewable energy concepts. We will weave the fabric of strong communities by investing in the power of neighbors joining together to develop a nationwide ...
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As seen in todays Morgan Messenger, mtvSolar and Mountain Side Restaurant(Georgies Pizza) are hosting a Solar Mixer April 16th from 5pm-7pm. What is a Solar Mixer? This is a great no pressure opportunity to hear about Solar Energy, ask questions and have some great Italian American cuisine.
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This is a great way to become more energy independent and save a few dollars.
For more info please contact our office at 304-258-4733.
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Late last night West Virginia (Mountain View Solar more specifically) became home to its first all electric vehicle: the Nissan Leaf. Never heard of it, you say? Let me fill you in...
When you think "all electric vehicle" what comes to your mind? Probably words like "small", "weak", "cramped", "bare", etc. etc. I know, mine too. Those thoughts vanished this morning when our fearless leader, Mike McKechnie, pulled into the office in a surprisingly stylish, mid-size silver number called the Leaf.
So everyone poured inside to see what this thing consisted of, as Mike promptly popped the small outlet cover in the front of the car and attached one end of a large power cord to the car, the other end to an outdoor outlet. On the top of the car we delightfully found a solar panel that powers the windshield wipers, radio and lights. Inside we found a very roomy, comfortable ride with a slew of amenities you'd find in any new ...
Read more...There are many who attach solar power to the Green Movement. It is true that our company is comprised mostly of very green-minded people, and that our renewable energy company grew out of a green building company. It is also true that today's solar industry is as much about energy as it is about green. It is a special kind of energy though. It is the kind that an individual can actually own.
While solar energy is green, renewable and sustainable, part of the beauty of today's solar is ownership. That is why a retired coal miner from southern West Virginia had us install a solar hot water system last year. He is proud of his work as a miner, and proud to own part of his energy now. A similar story is true for our install of the week.
We recently installed a 10 kW system for Stan and Sara Corwin-Roach, previous owners of Roach Energy Company. They have owned their own energy for years, and continue to heat their house with an oil furnace. Solar is not a replacement, ...
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