AllEarth Renewables CEO David Blittersdorf joins call for job-creating net metering expansion

Williston, Vermont, January 28, 2011

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AllEarth Renewables CEO David Blittersdorf joins call for job-creating net metering expansion

WILLISTON, Vermont . . . January 28, 2011 . . . David Blittersdorf, CEO and president of AllEarth Renewables, Inc., joined local businesses, customers, and state renewable energy manufacturers calling for an expansion of Vermont’s successful net metering program.

"Expanding Vermont’s innovative net metering program will create jobs and provide an incentive for small-scale renewable energy development statewide.  The best part— it won’t cost state government a dime and will generate revenue with increased economic growth," said Blittersdorf.  "With a few small changes, Vermont could continue to be at the forefront of effective net metering policies.”

AllEarth Renewables, Inc. is a manufacturer and installer of grid-connected wind and solar systems and in 2010 was Vermont’s fastest growing company over the last five years. 

Due in part to Vermont’s net metering policies, in just over a year the company installed more than 380 AllSun Trackers™ in Vermont, generating 2 million kWh of electricity per year. 

Blittersdorf will join other customers and business leaders testifying today before the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee on the opportunities to expand Vermont’s successful net metering program by increasing the size and amount of allowable projects, expanding the additional financial incentive for solar net metering to Vermonters statewide, and making billing more consumer friendly.

David and Judy Murphy of Montpelier, new customers of AllEarth's, will join the testimony.

Net metering allows Vermonters to generate their own power using small, grid-connected renewable energy systems, such as AllEarth’s AllSun Tracker.  If more energy is generated than used, the customer’s electric meter runs backward providing a credit for the value of the electricity produced.  See more about net metering, group net metering, and how it work by clicking here.

About AllEarth Renewables, Inc.  www.allearthrenewables.com

AllEarth Renewables is a Vermont company that specializes in the design, manufacture and installation of complete grid-connected wind and solar renewable energy systems that lessen dependence on nuclear and fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s goal is to provide turnkey products that harness the power of wind and sun for homes and businesses while creating sustainable, well-paying jobs.

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