Solarize Upper Valley next campaign will begin this October. Vital Communities is currently seeking solar PV installers interested in bidding to work with these communities. Bids will be accepted until September 12 at 5 p.m. For more information visit vitalcommunities.org/solarize. Sarah … Continue reading →
By N. R. Mallery So, you’ve invested in a solar system. Why? To be able to produce clean renewable energy, save on your energy bills, personal energy independence, and you might even have considered the future of the planet in … Continue reading →
Picking Up the Pace to Reach 20% Renewables by 2020 Vermont’s current statewide comprehensive energy plan calls for 90% of our total energy use to come from renewable energy sources by the year 2050. Two months ago at the Renewable … Continue reading →
From Andrew Perchlik, Vermont Public Service Department, Clean Energy Development Fund: As of today, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 the CEDF’s Small Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program (SSREIP) is open and accepting new incentive reservations for photovoltaic, solar hot water, and … Continue reading →
“We know that we face a planetary crisis with global warming, and that we must cut greenhouse gas emissions and cut back on fossil fuels,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is a member of the Senate energy and environment committees. … Continue reading →
Innovative Co-op Solar Program Back And Better For 2013 Shelburne, VT – Senator Bernie Sanders, Andrew Perchlik from the Department of Public Service and CEDF, David Blittersdorf, CEO of AllEarth Renewables and Board Member of the Energy Co-op of Vermont, … Continue reading →
Steve Rand, at Rand’s Do it Best Hardware in Plymouth, New Hampshire, could teach a course on fitting up old buildings for energy efficiency. He got a lot of experience refitting the building his hardware store is in. In addition … Continue reading →
… By the People – For the People ! By David Van Houten We are in a fix. The high economic and environmental costs of burning fossil fuels to sustain our current way of life are no longer acceptable. This … Continue reading →
By George Harvey There an allegory about a certain man, who was walking through a construction site, when he accidentally kicked over a bottle that happened to be standing in his path. The bottle opened, and out popped a Jinni. … Continue reading →
Three Local Organizations Partner To Roll Out Solar Program East Montpelier, VT – Three local organizations have joined together to help Vermonters save money by installing solar hot water systems. Sunward Systems is providing the solar collectors, EnergySmart of Vermont … Continue reading →