SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS
IF YOU HAVE DIRECT SUN ON YOUR HOUSE OR YARD and YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR UTILITY BILLS, sign up with Co-op Power for a solar hot water system. We have two programs - a Member-to-Member Installation program where barn raising style events can get your system installed in a day saving about 50% of what it would cost you to have a system installed - and a Professional Installer program where installers come and take you through the system from site evaluation through installation and commissioning. We generally start you out with one installer, but let us know if you'd like to have other bids.
SOLAR ELECTRIC, WIND, SMALL HYDRO, AND GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
And, while solar electric, small hydro, geothermal, and wind installations are a bit more expensive, they're still a great way to become more carbon neutral, reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution, increase your energy independence, and build our community base of renewable energy. Co-op Power members receive a 2% rebate on the total installation price from many installers. We generally start you out with one installer, but let us know if you'd like to have other bids.
HEATING OIL and BIOHEAT Buying Group
Co-op Power members, staff and industry advisers have engaged in months of research to bring you the following heating oil program. We unanimously believe it will give you a very good price for your oil this winter.
Co-op Power contracts with a heating oil company for discounts on deliveries in areas where we have enough buying power for a flat contracted rate for our members. We only work with full-service heating oil dealers who will service your burner when needed. When we can, we offer a bioheat blend (B5 or B20), but we are focusing on standard home heating oil this year, because of price concerns and the lack of availability of bioheat in many regions.
You must be a Co-op Power Member or an Affiliate Member ($25/year) to join the heating oil buying group. If you're interested in joining the heating oil buying group, send an email to
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with your name and the city or town you live in and we'll send you info for your city or town.
WOOD PELLET Buying Group
Co-op Power has an agreement with Precision Heat Nature's Way in Ashuelot, NH, (phone (603) 239-7007 and web www.precisionheatnaturesway.com) to supply Co-op Power members (full and affiliate) with wood pellets and other discounts in the following manner:
1) Fifty, 40 pound bags of pellets on a wooden pallet, these are hardwood, low-ash pellets manufactured in Illinois. Members with the ability to pick up their pellets in Bernardston, MA, can avoid the delivery charges. Pick up or delivery can be arranged by calling Precision Heat at the number above and scheduling with them. Be sure to mention your Co-op Power membership.
2) Bulk Storage Bagged Pellets. The bags measure 38"x38"x38" and contain approximately 1000 to 1200 pounds of wood pellets when filled. They can be reused for years and are a low-cost storage solution when placed in a garage, shed, or home basement. (Just consider moisture levels in some basements or garages.) Price is $265/ton (or 13.5 cents/pound) plus $15/ton for delivery. There is a $25 returnable/refundable deposit on the bag or you can simply purchase it for $13.
3) Loose wood pellets, delivered by Precision Heat's bulk truck using a 75' flexible hose into your weatherproof storage, is the preferred method and the less costly alternative. Please call for the latest pricing.
Call Precision Heat to schedule your delivery (603-239-7007). Payment will be made to Precision Heat. There is a TWO TON MINIMUM on all deliveries. Please allow 5-7 business days for delivery once your order has been placed.
For loose pellet storage, any of the following methods would work well:
~~Construction of an indoor bin from plywood, plans available at Co-op Power for a 2-4 ton bin, building costs in the $200-$300 range.
~~Poly Ag bags -- as described above under #2.
~~Some members have purchased the black or rust colored 55 gallon plastic barrels, with a screw on lid (originally used to ship olives, pickles... that can be purchased cheaply at various sites). These will hold approximately 350 pounds of wood pellets per barrel and might loan themselves to outside storage.
~~Precision Heat also sells Poly silos for outdoor storage. They come in various sizes for an outdoor, truly weatherproof alternative.
WOOD HEAT SYSTEM INSTALLATOIN DISCOUNTS: STOVES, FURNACES, BOILERS AND ACCESSORIES
Precision Heat offers Co-op Power members with Full Membership a ten percent (10%) discount on the purchase of stoves (wood/pellet/multi-fuel) and ALL accessories, to include optional equipment, stove-pipe, through the wall installation kits and so forth.
There is a five percent (5%) discount for Co-op Power members with Full Membership on indoor wood pellet furnaces and boilers, wood pellet/multi-fuel outdoor hydronic heaters and outdoor Poly storage silos of varying capacities from 2.5 ton on up. Precision Heat will offer these significant discounts on almost everything they carry to Co-op Power Full Members including tankless hot water heaters. These discounts offer very substantial savings -- you might recover your membership costs in one fell swoop, and then continue to save for years.
There is no sales tax for items purchased and picked up in New Hampshire.
If you're interested in any of these products, contact Co-op Power at 413-772-8898, or tollfree 877-266-7543 or via email at
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FOR HUNDREDS OF ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS
Order from the Energy Federation through this link. The Energy Federation is a great resource for efficient lighting, insulation materials, fans, solar ovens, aso much more. Find hundreds of products to make your home more efficient. Co-op Power members receive a 10% discount online.
INSULATED WINDOW SHADES
Warm and Toasty Windows will make custom window shades that help cut heat loss through your windows by up to 80%. Insulated window shades provide a superior alternative to replacement windows. The shades have a high insulating value and provide a seal around your windows. Co-op Power members receive a 10% discount on all Warm and Toasty Window shades installed in their homes. For more information about Warm and Toasty Windows, click here. To order, call 413-256-0040 or email
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GREEN ELECTRICITY
IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION. sign up for green electricity certificates through the Center for Ecological Technology and Mass Consumers' Energy Alliance. You'll pay a bit more each month, but help build new renewable energy in our region.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AUTO CLUB
Better World Club provides nationwide roadside assistance. They are the only environmentally friendly auto club. Membership includes eco-travel services, Discounts on hybrid cars, insurance services, free maps, auto maintenance discounts and bicycle roadside bicycle roadside assistance. They donate 1% of annual revenues toward environmental cleanup and advocacy. Co-op Power members receive a 10% discount on their annual fee and biodiesel drivers get a 15% discount.
DISCOUNT INKJET and TONER REFILLS
A2zs-Ink provides local, affordable inkjet refilling and toner services. Don't throw your empty cartridges away when your empty cartridges and toners can be refilled for savings upto 70% off new. Co-op Members and Affiliates get a $2.00 savings on every inkjet refill (pay only $6.00) and a $5.00 savings on any toner refill or drum refurbishing.Click here for A2zs Coupons
ENERGY SURVEY
If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to take our “Clean Energy Survey” designed for folks who want to purchase clean energy systems or products through Co-op Power.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To find out more about how Co-op Power's Joint Purchasing Programs work, click here! To see how all of Co-op Power's current products have been ranked by our member volunteer Product and Services Work Group against our product selection criteria click here.
To send in an idea for a new product or service or to join the Product and Service Work Group to develop new products and services for Co-op Power members, email
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