Alternative Energy Right At Your Back Door?

In recent years, people have seen commercials for all types of energy. There are, of course, the ads we have seen for years from the big oil companies like Exxon, BP, and Chevron. Recently, in Pennsylvania, we've also begun to see a fair share of advertisements trying to convince the viewer about the why there are advantages in natural gas use.

Another group of ads that have started to make their way on television recently is local alternative energy companies. It's an important step in the emergence of this type of clean energy, especially in Pennsylvania.

What I found in my travels when I worked for a non-profit organization focusing on educating people about alternative energy was that many constituents did not even know there were alternative energy companies in or near their home town. This was certainly the case in the Harrisburg region. In fact, a friend of mine recently questioned why there were no companies around the capital city.

The fact is, there are a host of companies just miles away from Harrisburg that provide homeowners and businesses the opportunity to invest in alternative energy. Whether it's solar, wind or geothermal, all are available. Here is a quick summary of ten companies less than 30 miles from the city of Harrisburg.

Bright Eye Solar, LLC
Address: 733 Chickies Drive, Columbia, PA 17512
Phone: (717) 207-8449
Website: www.brighteyesolar.com
Specializes In: Solar

Energy Systems and Installation, Inc.
Address: 451 Jonestown Road, Jonestown, PA 17038
Phone: (717) 861-4012
Website: www.esipowercorp.com
Specializes In: Solar

East Coast Solar Inc
Address: 2122 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 609-2681
Website: www.eastcoastsolarsystems.com
Specializes In: Solar Energy

Eichelbergers Energy Company, LLC
Address: 6427 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: (717) 458-0928
Website: www.eichelbergers.com
Specializes In: Solar and Geothermal

I Need Solar
Address: 4913 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 975-9108
Website: www.ineedsolar.com
Specializes In: Solar









Maximus Solar
Address: 453 Lincoln Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 961-5009
Website: www.maximussolar.com
Specializes In: Solar Energy

Mid-Atlantic Geothermal

Address 3700 Druck Valley Road, York, PA 17406
Phone: (717) 755-0015 () ‎
Website: www.midatlanticgeothermal.com
Specializes In: Geothermal

Secco Home Services
Address: 1111 Primrose Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011

Phone: (717) 737-8100 () ‎
Website: www.seccohome.com
Specializes In: Solar Energy

Sunlion Energy Systems Inc.
Address: 2330 Dairy Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 898-8700
Website: www.sunlionenergysystems.com
Specializes In: Wind and Solar

WIND & SOLAR, LLC
Address: 255 Butler Avenue, Lancaster, PA 1760
Phone: (717) 808-4693 ()
Website: pawindandsolar.com
Specializes In: Wind and Solar

Whether you're looking to install geothermal at your home, put solar panels on the roof of your business, or put up a wind turbine at your farm, these companies will help provide you with whatever service you need.