David Boyles, Atlantic's General Manager, installed a solar hot water system at his home last year, and has been reaping the benefits of free hot water ever since. Over the past few weeks, Atlantic's website has been getting frequent visitors refered here by the Solar Energy Business Association of New England.

To return the favor, we thought we'd post a little information about SEBANE and what they are doing to promote sustainable energy technology and the local businesses that offer solar solutions. Here is some information from their website:

SEBANE is a business association of solar energy companies based, or doing business, in New England. Membership includes companies from all sectors of the PV industry, including photovoltaic ("PV") cell and module manufacturers, component part manufacturers, project developers, system designers, and installers.

SEBANE works to promote the use of solar energy and the development of the solar industry in New England. Activities include:

• representing the industry before state and federal regulators

• working with state renewable energy fund administrators to direct resources to solar

• conducting periodic member meetings, featuring informative guest speakers and creating networking opportunities for SEBANE members

• hosting a web site featuring a business directory of SEBANE member companies.

Full SEBANE membership is open to all companies that are actively engaged in the business of solar energy in New England. Membership is open both to companies based in the region and to companies based elsewhere that do business here. Associate membership is open to companies, organizations, government agencies, individuals that are involved or interested in the field of solar energy.