--- title: "Cape & Islands Self Reliance" description: "Cape & Islands Self Reliance lists solar electric (PV) systems, solar hot water, ductless mini-split systems, heat pump water heaters and a community share" doc_version: "2026-09-28" last_updated: "2026-09-28" --- # Cape & Islands Self Reliance **Trade:** Solar Installation · **Address:** 1396 MA-28A, Cataumet, MA 02534 · **Phone:** (508) 563-6633 · **Website:** http://selfreliancefuelcoop.org/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.5/5** (low confidence) — from 0 reviews across 4 sources. ## The honest read Cape & Islands Self Reliance lists solar electric (PV) systems, solar hot water, ductless mini-split systems, heat pump water heaters and a community shared solar power program on its website, and says it has been in business 46 years. Its Better Business Bureau grade is A+. A 2008 Cape Cod Times article described Cape & Islands Self-Reliance Corp. as a 20-year-old nonprofit organization that helps consumers with renewable energy and other environmental practices. Another 2008 Cape Cod Times article reported that it and the Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative had offered workshops on green building for years. In 2011, a Barnstable Patriot item announced that it would sponsor an additional course in Combustion Safety. **Strengths:** - Green building workshops — 2008 article says it offered them for years - BBB grade — A+ on the Better Business Bureau ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Its website lists solar electric (PV) systems, solar hot water, ductless mini-split systems and heat pump water heaters _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://selfreliancefuelcoop.org) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): HEAT & POWER COOPEnergy Usage & Costs Oil Propane Community Shared Solar Power Program Solar Electric (PV) …” - Says it has been in business 46 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://selfreliancefuelcoop.org) — “Self-reported 46 years in business” - A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cataumet/profile/energy-conservation-services/cape-islands-self-reliance-0021-430110) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - A 2008 Cape Cod Times article described it as a 20-year-old nonprofit that helps consumers with renewable energy _(confidence: medium)_ - [capecodtimes.com](https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/lifestyle/2008/02/10/green-choices-fit-all/52635505007/) — “capecodtimes.com — Megan Amsler, executive director of Cape & Islands Self-Reliance Corp., a 20-year-old nonprofit organization that helps c…” - A 2008 Cape Cod Times article reported it had offered green building workshops for years with a partner group _(confidence: medium)_ - [capecodtimes.com](https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/business/2008/02/17/building-industry-sees-light-on/52629554007/) — “capecodtimes.com — Attendance at workshops on green building offered for years by Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative and Cape & I…” - A 2011 Barnstable Patriot item announced it would sponsor a course in Combustion Safety _(confidence: low)_ - [barnstablepatriot.com](https://www.barnstablepatriot.com/story/business/briefs/2011/12/23/business-briefs-12-23-11/33051693007/) — “barnstablepatriot.com — The Cape & Islands Self Reliance, 1396 Route 28A, Cataumet, will sponsor an additional course in Combustion Safety, …” - Specializes in Solar Installation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://selfreliancefuelcoop.org) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): HEAT & POWER COOPEnergy Usage & Costs Oil Propane Community Shared Solar Power Program Solar Electric (PV) …” - Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://selfreliancefuelcoop.org) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): HEAT & POWER COOPEnergy Usage & Costs Oil Propane Community Shared Solar Power Program Solar Electric (PV) …” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/ ## Sources - [Exa](https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/environment/2017/06/01/whiff-hope-in-wind/20598933007/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cataumet/profile/energy-conservation-services/cape-islands-self-reliance-0021-430110): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://selfreliancefuelcoop.org): 46 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20%26%20Islands%20Self%20Reliance&query_place_id=ChIJoU1Jy3PQ5IkR2wRM38FFI7A): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “The Cape & Islands Self Reliance, 1396 Route 28A, Cataumet, will sponsor an additional course in Combustion Safety, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 28.” — barnstablepatriot.com (2011-12-23) — https://www.barnstablepatriot.com/story/business/briefs/2011/12/23/business-briefs-12-23-11/33051693007/ - “Attendance at workshops on green building offered for years by Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative and Cape & Islands Self-Reliance Corp. — longtime leaders in the local "green" movement — h…” — capecodtimes.com (2008-02-17) — https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/business/2008/02/17/building-industry-sees-light-on/52629554007/ - “Attendance at workshops on green building offered for years by Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative and Cape & Islands Self-Reliance Corp. — longtime leaders in the local "green" movement — h…” — eu.capecodtimes.com (2008-02-17) — https://eu.capecodtimes.com/story/business/2008/02/17/building-industry-sees-light-on/52629554007/ - “Megan Amsler, executive director of Cape & Islands Self-Reliance Corp., a 20-year-old nonprofit organization that helps consumers with renewable energy and other environmental practices, agrees that s…” — capecodtimes.com (2008-02-10) — https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/lifestyle/2008/02/10/green-choices-fit-all/52635505007/ --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-25T07:04:00.421Z. 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