Big Wind Roils Vermont, But Small Wind Advances

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While big wind power projects are creating controversy in Vermont, a couple of community-based projects seem to be doing fine. Read more →

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Vermont Dairy Milks Innovation To Save Energy

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In recognition of their pioneering green practices, including "Cow Power," Blue Spruce Farm has received recognition from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Read more →

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LEED Gold Vermont Lab Joins Select Company

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The University of Vermont's newly remodeled James M. Jeffords Hall, a research lab for the plant sciences, proves that modern research labs can earn LEED, too. Read more →

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Vermont College Building Campus Solar Farm

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Middlebury College in Vermont is aggressively pursuing its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2016 by installing an on campus solar farm consisting of 34 solar trackers. Read more →

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Vermont’s Vow: 90 Percent Renewables By 2050

Vermont's new energy plan recommends nearly eliminating fossil fuel use in heating and transport to obtain 90 percent of its energy from renewables by 2050. Read more →

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Green Mountain Power Exceeds Solar Goal

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With more than 26,000 solar panels, Green Mountain Power and its customers have exceeded the utility's goal of installing 10,000 solar panels in 1,000 days. Read more →

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Solar Saves Vermont National Guard A Bundle

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In an effort to meet aggressive renewable energy goals, the Vermont National Guard has installed a 1.5-megawatt (MW) solar array at its South Burlington base. Read more →

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A Green Family Getaway In Vermont

Common Ground Center Eco-Lodge

The Common Ground Center in Starksboro has announced that its new Eco-Lodge, featuring radiant solar heat and locally harvested wood, is now open for bookings. Read more →

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Renewables Plan Would Push Vermont To 90%

Vermont's newly released draft comprehensive energy plan calls for the state to get 90 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2050. Read more →

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Wind Plant Will Be Vermont’s Renewable King

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Green Mountain Power has begun construction on the largest renewable energy project in Vermont, the 450-megawatt Kingdom Community Wind Project in Lowell. Read more →

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