By Janice Ouellette, Clean Energy Group My husband Dan and I feel very fortunate to live in the “Green” Mountain State of Vermont. In recent years, programs have emerged that have brought clean, renewable and affordable energy to the residential … Continue reading →
Roger Lohr Seven years ago, the Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s (COC) sculling program director, Troy Howell, received a mission-oriented directive from the organization to look into acquiring and using electric boats for the operation. In November 2008, Dick Dreissigacker and Judy … Continue reading →
Reduce Exposure to Toxic Household Plastics Reprinted from U.S. PIRG. Originally posted at https://uspirg.org/feature/usp/how-avoid-harmful-chemicals-plastic Everyday plastic items contain many chemicals, some of which have documented negative health impacts. Most notably, phthalates and bisphenols are known endocrine disruptors and have health impacts ranging from reproductive … Continue reading →
Kevin Lambert On August 20, it was announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $919,474 in grant funding to farmers, producers and small businesses in New Hampshire, and $772,881 to those in Vermont, under the Rural … Continue reading →
Joan Rech NatureFest is an enjoyable and educational event sponsored by Friends of Moreau Lake State Park (just north of Saratoga Springs, NY). “Friends” is a non-profit group that sponsors activities and in general supports the park. NatureFest is their … Continue reading →
Larry Plesent My wife owns a bakery and, as you know, flies and restaurants do not mix. Hence, the title of this month’s musing on all things natural and sustainable, “I LIKE Killing Flies”. Did you know that all insects … Continue reading →
David Fried In a hectic world, I like to be surrounded by plants as I walk along, tasting, breathing it all in. Like a bee visiting flowers, I walk the pathways between the plants. When I walk around the farm, … Continue reading →
Effective date of this rule is October 19, 2020. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Final Rule amending its decision-making process for selecting energy-conservation standards by specifying that it will conduct a comparative analysis of the relative benefits and … Continue reading →
Wendy Koch, ACEEE Senior Director, Marketing and Communications Energy efficiency appears prominently in recent proposals to address climate change, underscoring its ability to deliver dramatic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. Nationwide building retrofits, net-zero construction, fuel efficiency, electric vehicles, and … Continue reading →
Alliance Mechanical of Essex Junction, VT Interview with Tim Campbell, Energy Solutions Manager 1. What is your area of expertise? Alliance Mechanical’s expertise is in proactive maintenance, HVAC system repair and replacement, building automation, and boiler services, all for commercial customers. … Continue reading →