Celebrate the Sun on Sun Day

On Sept. 20 and 21, Vermonters throughout the state will be joining in the first national Sun Day celebration. This fall equinox there will be a celebration of the power of the sun and wind to transform our society and provide a healthier and more sustainable future for all.

Sun Day is a day of action here in Vermont and nationally, and Third Act is a primary sponsor of this event. It’s a day to celebrate the power of clean energy, according to spokesperson.

As part of the national days of action, people will be showcasing solar installations, electric homes and vehicles that run on clean power. By organizing thousands of events nationwide on the fall equinox, Sun Day will help accelerate the ongoing clean energy revolution. The technology and the solutions to address climate change exist. This is intended as a way to build the political will to scale up and accelerate the growth of clean energy and make it accessible to all.

Solar, wind and batteries are the cheapest form of power on the planet, lowering costs, creating new jobs and strengthening our communities. On these days the progress that’s been made will be celebrated while pushing for more. Third Act will install new solar, host e-bike parades, give heat pump tours and rally for change.

Vermonters are invited to join this kid-friendly day of live music, parades and other events in Windham and Windsor Counties, Norwich, Burlington and Middlebury:

Saturday, Sept. 20, 1-4 p.m. — 
Solar system tour in Windham and Windsor Counties. The Windham-Windsor (Win-Win) Third Act Vermont regional group is hosting a tour of local solar installations in these two counties to celebrate Sun Day. A self-guided tour that includes several homes that have gone solar, an elementary school with solar panels on the roof and playing field, a historic stone church powered by the sun and more. Sign up here.

Sunday Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. —
Join the Upper Valley Sun Day celebration of solar and wind power in a parade on the Ledyard Bridge and festival on the Norwich Green. The parade starts at the Hanover end of the Ledyard Bridge, right near the Earth globe (look for it and a big Sun that morning), crosses the Ledyard Bridge, then goes up the hill to the Norwich Green and a range of energy activities and demos of solar and electric technologies with many local partners. More info.

Sunday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. —
Renewable Energy Vermont presents Sun Day at ECHO’s Hoehl Park (next to the solar car park) in Burlington for face painting, live music by Frosty Frog, a visit from an electric bucket truck, fun demos from Vermont Energy Education Program and other hands-on activities designed to explore renewable energy. This is a free event. More info.

Sunday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-noon — 
On the Kidical Mass Bike Ride join Local Motion and Dad Guild for a group bike ride, walk, roll or stroll. All ages and abilities are welcome. Route heads south to Oakledge Park, for a stop for fun in the sun. BYO snack for a picnic. Want a little more activity? Head over to Petra Cliffs where Kidical Mass participants will receive 20 percent off day passes. Learn more and RSVP.

Sunday Sept. 21, noon-3 p.m. —
Addison County Sun Day takes place in Triangle Park in Middlebury. The Addison County Clean Energy Community is hosting Sun Day to celebrate the power of clean energy to save money, live healthier lives and to confront the climate crisis by eliminating fossil fuels. Join a kid-friendly afternoon of live music, an electric vehicle parade, art projects, face painting, an opportunity to learn how to get involved in local efforts, and more. More info.

For a list of Sun Day events nationwide visit the website.