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Miller Beach, Indiana Customer Testimonial

By sunrise / December 21, 2017 / Comments Off on Miller Beach, Indiana Customer Testimonial

“We prefer to not use our air conditioning except in the hottest weather. Our fan was installed in August and we left the next day for a 10 day trip. The weather was sweltering when we returned and we knew we would have to use the A/C. Much to our delight the SunRise fan had…

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Energy Efficiency Starts with the Sun

By sunrise / November 13, 2017 / Comments Off on Energy Efficiency Starts with the Sun

“Solar power is the last energy resource that isn’t owned yet – nobody taxes the sun yet.” Bonnie Raitt Take advantage of the energy source that keeps on giving: The Sun! SunRise Solar fans use ONLY the sun to ventilate attics, greenhouses, tool sheds, garages, and so much more. Without being connected to “the grid”,…

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SunRise Solar Fans are Made in the USA

By jwhite / September 13, 2017 / Comments Off on SunRise Solar Fans are Made in the USA

At SunRise Solar, we strongly believe that if we can find a part in the USA, then we will buy in the USA! A solar attic fan with parts from the US companies is something many of our competition are not striving to build. They source from other countries to lower costs while we continue…

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Recent Job: Flat Base Solar Attic Fan Installation

By jwhite / September 12, 2017 / Comments Off on Recent Job: Flat Base Solar Attic Fan Installation

We recently completed an early morning install of a SunRise Solar Attic Fan on a steep roof. The customer went with our flat base model to get the best energy savings. Installation went smoothly and the fan is working great. We are going into Fall, but this homeowner is ready for next summer’s heat….bring it…

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Recent Job: Replacing old attic fan with a new SRS Solar Attic Fan

By jwhite / September 10, 2017 / Comments Off on Recent Job: Replacing old attic fan with a new SRS Solar Attic Fan

Goodbye burned-out Home Depot electric fan, and hello to a NEW high-speed SunRise Solar Attic Fan! This customer was in need of an upgrade and we were able to come in and help make that happen. They went with our tilt panel model to get the best savings on their energy bill. This fan was…

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Retrofit Solar Attic Fan Install

By sunrise / September 10, 2017 / Comments Off on Retrofit Solar Attic Fan Install

This particular installation of a SunRise Solar Fan was odd. The shingles were cut wide due to the previous vent. We needed to re-use the flashing from the passive vent. After a bit of cutting, we were able to slide the FB 1250 FT right over the previous hole.

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Long Beach, California Install

By jwhite / September 9, 2017 / Comments Off on Long Beach, California Install

We captured some photos of our very own SunRise Solar Flat Base 1600 FT Solar Attic Fan cooling an attic in Long Beach, California. SunRise Solar attic fans are a great alternative to passive and/or electric fans. Our American-Made fans are not connected to the grid, so you can enjoy the benefits of having a…

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EDF: Case Study: SunRise Solar

By jwhite / August 24, 2017 / Comments Off on EDF: Case Study: SunRise Solar

Few would have predicted the meteoric rise of Sunrise Solar Inc., a Midwest manufacturer of solar-powered attic fans, when company president Bill Keith launched the business in 2003 from his garage in St. John, Indiana. Keith, however, was so confident of the company’s eventual success that he mortgaged his own home to finance the start-up…

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EDF: Profile: Bill Keith, SunRise Solar

By jwhite / August 24, 2017 / Comments Off on EDF: Profile: Bill Keith, SunRise Solar

This profile was prepared by Collaborative Economics for Environmental Defense Fund. February 17, 2009 Inventor of a solar attic fan that dramatically cuts energy bills Bill Keith of St. John, Indiana had run a roofing company with his brother for 20 years when he invented his solar-powered attic fan, aiming to cut his customers’ electric…

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Lugar Names SunRise Solar President Energy Patriot

By jwhite / August 24, 2017 / Comments Off on Lugar Names SunRise Solar President Energy Patriot

Monday, March 5, 2007 U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar recently named Bill Keith, President of SunRise Solar Inc. in St. John, Indiana, as a Lugar Energy Patriot for his innovation of solar-powered attic fans. The award is part of an ongoing effort by Lugar to recognize members of the business community, professionals, scholars, or students who demonstrate leadership…

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