PRESS RELEASES

Additional Performers Announced for June 19th Benefit Event for Haiti at Solaqua
All proceeds benefit the Haitian Community Development Project
Chatham, NY - June 4, 2010 - SunDog Solar @ Solaqua, in partnershipwith local community groups, has announced additional performers for the June 19th fundrasing event at the Solaqua campus in Chatham to
benefit the Haitian Community Development Project's earthquake relief fund. The benefit event will feature a solar-powered stage, with live music and performances, and event headliners Mother Fletcher. The event time is now 6:00 PM to accommodate more performers. There will be a silent auction, and organic hot dogs and beverages will be served. (read more)

SunDog Solar Announces Internship Open House Friday, April 30th at 2:00 PM
Chatham, NY - April 2010 - SunDog Solar will host an Internship Open House at the SunDog Solar and Solaqua Power & Art campus, located at 343 Route 295 in Chatham, NY, on Friday, April 30th at 2:00 PM. We are looking for innovative, motivated, and self-directed interns to work on a variety of projects. (read more)

SunDog Solar Installs 42 Kilowatt Solar Electric (PV) System at
Sunshine Orchards/Prospect Hill Orchards
USDA Rural Development Renewable Energy Grant Makes Solar Installation
Possible at Local Farm
Chatham, NY - December 02, 2009 - SunDog Solar, a renewable energy company on Route 295 in Chatham, announces the installation of a 42 Kilowatt solar electric (PV) system for Sunshine Orchards/Prospect Hill Orchards, a family owned and operated farm located in Milton, NY in Ulster County. The PV system will generate 42,000 watts of electricity and is expected to provide Prospect Hill Orchards with more than half of their energy needs. (read more)

Solaqua Power & Art Hosts Student Conservation Association for
Renewable Energy Class
Chatham, NY - August 26, 2009 - On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, a group of students ranging in age from 17-24 from the SCA (Student Conservation Association) will visit Solaqua Power & Art in Chatham, NY to learn about renewable energy technologies and "green job" opportunities. (read more)

SunDog Solar Eliminates Up-Front Solar Electric Installation Costs
Business and Homeowners, Schools, Non-Profits and Municipalities
Benefit from New Leasing Program
August 26, 2009 - Chatham, NY - SunDog Solar, an innovative renewable energy company located in Chatham, NY, is offering a new solar leasing program to qualifying business and homeowners, schools, non-profits and municipalities. The Solar Leasing Program gives customers the opportunity to have a solar electric (pv) system installed without the initial large costs associated with solar electric (pv) system ownership. (read more)

Solaqua Power & Art and SunDog Solar
Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency with Education and Installation
July 31, 2009 - Chatham, NY - Solaqua Power & Art is a project under development to rehabilitate the former Columbia Box Board Mill site on Route 295 in Chatham, New York. Just across the parking lot in a building run almost exclusively on solar power are the offices of SunDog Solar and Kling Magnetics. The entire operation is the brainchild of Jody Rael, President and Founder. “Solaqua’s mission is to integrate renewable energy and the arts, and to promote a sustainable future through community education and revitalization,” says Rael. (read more)

SunDog Solar of Chatham Harnesses the Sun
Helping Home and Business Owners to Spin the Meter Backwards
Chatham, NY - June 16, 2009 - SunDog Solar, the first incubator business to launch at the site of Solaqua Power & Art on Route 295 in Chatham NY, is a full-service solar consultation and installation company offering residential and commercial renewable energy systems and services that help consumers improve energy efficiency, reduce energy spending and increase building performance. SunDog designs and installs solar electric systems, solar hot water systems and bio spray foam insulation. (read more)

WAMC Roundtable interview
ALBANY, NY (WAMC) - Betsy Wyman - VP of SunDog Solar talks about the power of the sun as an energy saver, a business incubator and things you probably haven't even heard of yet. © Copyright 2009, WAMC (Listen to the conversation)

SunDog Solar to Host Summer Solstice Family Picnic & Energy Fair
Saturday, June 20, 2009
To Save Energy, it Takes a Community
Chatham, New York - June 4, 2009 – SunDog Solar, a renewable energy company on Route 295 in Chatham, will host the first annual Summer Solstice Family Picnic & Energy Fair on Saturday, June 20, 2009, from Noon to 4pm, at Crellin Park on Route 66 in Chatham, NY. Friends, families and neighbors are invited to join the fun, free of charge, rain or shine. Bring a picnic lunch, meet your amazing neighbors, celebrate the summer solstice and learn about the many new ways renewable energy is changing our lives. In lieu of admission attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Regional Food Bank. (read more)

Solaqua and Clearwater Host Chatham Middle School Students
for “ECO-POWER” Hands-On Learning Program
“Tower of Power”-- Students Witness the Process of Converting Wind, Sun and Water into Renewable Energy
Chatham, New York - Monday, May 18, 2009-- On Wednesday, May 20, 2009, nearly 100 fifth grade students from Chatham Middle School will make a special visit to Solaqua Power & Art, a project under development to rehabilitate the former Columbia Box Board Mill site on Route 295 for reuse as a green business incubator and arts center powered with renewable energy technologies, to take part in “ECO-POWER” a renewable energy program presented in conjunction with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. This program is funded by the Berkshire Taconic Foundation and the Chatham Education Foundation. (read more)

SunDog Solar to host Business After Hours
Chatham, New York - SunDog Solar @ SOLAQUA is celebrating Earth Day by hosting the Chamber’s Business After Hours on Thursday, April 23, 2009 (from 5-7PM) at 343 Route 295 in Chatham. (read more)

Scott Murphy visits SunDog Solar
February 28, 2009 - Chatham, New York - Scott Murphy, Democratic candidate for Congress, was in Chatham to visit SunDog Solar and to tour their 20,000 sq ft carbon-neutral facility located on the Solaqua Power & Art campus. A sustainable building class from SUNY Ulster was also in attendance... (read more)

SunDog Solar @ SOLAQUA Named Finalist For Crystal Apple Award
February 2008 – Chatham, New York – SunDog Solar @ SOLAQUA, a solar electric and solar hot water systems installer, has been nominated for the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce 19th Annual Crystal Apple Award for their significant contribution to economic progress, community improvement, and the quality of life in Columbia County during 2007…(read more)

SunDog Solar receives NYSERDA Grant for Solar Thermal Demonstration Project
October 1, 2007 - Chatham, New York – SunDog Solar @ SOLAQUA has been granted a $22,280 research and development contract by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for a year-long solar thermal demonstration project installed at SunDog’s facility in Chatham, NY…(read more)

Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand and Assemblyman Tim Gordon to attend SunDog Solar Ribbon Cutting
August 09, 2007 – SunDog Solar, the first “incubator business” to launch at SOLAQUA Power & Art, will host a ribbon cutting and reception Friday at 2:30pm, at 343 Route 295 in Chatham. The event celebrates the opening, and highlights the first 12.6 kW solar electric (photovoltaic) system installed at the site…(read more)

SunDog Solar Receives Senior America's Team Green "Environmental Responsibility Award"
June 16, 2007 – Croton-on-Hudson, New York – SunDog Solar @ SOLAQUA recently accepted an "Environmental Responsibility Award" from Howard Levin of Senior America's Team Green. The award was presented to SunDog Solar at the Clearwater Festival, a grassroots event celebrating the Hudson River and environmental awareness, held annually at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY…(read more)

SunDog Solar Completes Installation at SOLAQUA Power & Art Site
May 2007 - Chatham, New York – SunDog Solar @ SOLAQUA just announced the installation of a 12.6 kW solar electric (Photovoltaic) system located at the future site of SOLAQUA Power & Art. The installation has been completed under the direction of SunDog Solar’s installer and wind pioneer, Ed Knott…(read more)