SunCommon

SunCommon is a leading renewable energy provider specializing in comprehensive solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, agricultural, nonprofit, and municipal customers across Vermont and New York. Founded in 2012 by Duane Peterson and James Moore—originating from an advocacy background with VPIRG—the company has grown rapidly through community organizing, activism, education initiatives, and strategic mergers such as its 2018 integration with Hudson Solar to expand into New York State. SunCommon offers a full suite of services including rooftop/ground-mount solar installations; innovative products like timber-framed solar canopies; battery storage systems; community-scale arrays; project design/engineering; permitting support; financing guidance; ongoing maintenance; plus advocacy for progressive clean energy policy at local/state levels.
The company distinguishes itself through its Certified B Corporation status—demonstrating high standards of social/environmental responsibility—and its mission-driven approach to breaking down barriers to renewable energy adoption. As of recent years SunCommon has installed thousands of residential/commercial systems totaling over 80 MW across Vermont/New York, helping customers stabilize costs while reducing carbon footprints. In September 2024 SunCommon was acquired by Original Clean Energy as part of a broader restructuring aimed at accelerating growth throughout northern New England. The firm remains headquartered at 442 United States Route 2, Waterbury, Vermont.