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Revised: More than 100 renewable energy and associated Vermont businesses urge legislative action

Demonstrating the size and diversity of Vermont's renewable energy economy, more than 100 businesses that work in the renewable energy industry are urging legislative action before the session closes on a package of clean energy legislation.VTDigger »

Geothermal can cut fuel bills and create jobs, Sanders says

Installing a ground source heating system can save home and building owners up to half on energy costs. As fossil fuel prices increase Sanders and business leaders see big potential.VTDigger »

Renewable Energy Vermont: An open letter to Vermont elected officials

As renewable energy businesses and businesses that derive work from the renewable energy sector, we ask for your attention to energy legislation before the end of the session.VTDigger »

More than 100 renewable energy and associated Vermont businesses urge legislative action

Demonstrating the size and diversity of Vermont's renewable energy economy, more than 100 businesses that work in the renewable energy industry are urging legislative action before the session closes on a package of clean energy legislation.VTDigger »

Sanders touts geothermal energy investments in Vermont

Geothermal systems draw on underground temperatures to pump heat into buildings in the winter and cooler underground temperatures for air conditioning in the summer. VTDigger »

Silverstein: Is $21 million a lot of money? Not compared to $88 million

On Sept. 28, the Vermont Public Service Board gave conditional approval (PSB Order # 7712) to VGS to withhold a legally mandated annual rate reduction of 5.4 percent in customer natural gas charges for 20 years. VTDigger »

Vilaseca: Don’t let this opportunity pass us by

This investment in our students will not only pay dividends in health and welfare, but also in terms of real Vermont dollars, as those individuals will become taxpayers, entrepreneurs and business owners, and lift the entire state’s economy. VTDigger »

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In This State: Green Mountain Parkway might have preserved the mountaintops

To understand the contemporary threats facing Vermont’s mountains, it’s essential to understand the Green Mountain Parkway controversy. VTDigger »

Lawmaker search for search & rescue answers

A suggestion by Col. Dave LeCours, director of law enforcement for Vermont’s game wardens, that it pays to “hold back” resources as a situation unfolds or to manage stamina for an extended search drew a brisk response.VTDigger »

Vermont Land Trust signs contract to purchase the 1,161 acres that host the Bolton Valley Nordic and Backcountry trails.

For immediate release Mar. 12, 2012 Contact Elise Annes Phone: (802) 262-1206 Email: elise@vlt.org With the outpouring of support and encouragement from those who have enjoyed decades of Nordic and backcountry skiing at Bolton Valley, the Vermont Land ... »

Poetry Out Loud state finals to held in Barre, Wednesday March 28

For immediate release Mar. 12, 2012 Contact Stacy Raphael Phone: 802-828-3778 MONTPELIER – Riding the wave of interest in poetry recitation and performance, students from 33 Vermont high schools will be competing in a national competition called Poetry... »

Margolis: Behind the soda wars is an ample sugar subsidy

In effect, sugar-sweetened beverages are government-subsidized. That’s what helps make them so cheap.VTDigger »

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Digger Tidbits: Shumlin puts Sorrell on hold; rep seeks legislative say in utility merger; Romney endorsed; town meetings take up corporate personhood

With pause, governor dodges attorney general endorsement Attorney General Bill Sorrell is running for re-election this fall, but his main man in office (Gov. Peter Shumlin) is holding off on endorsing a candidate until after Labor Day. When asked at hi... »

Parents hold fast to exemption to exemption for vaccines

A rising rate of unvaccinated children, Chen said, could put others at risk. The more children who are not vaccinated the greater the potential for an outbreak of a disease like measles.VTDigger »

Lawmakers press Green Mountain Care Board on work plan

The annual report also outlines the board’s estimated expenditures, which total around $2.1 million for 2012 and nearly $2.5 million for 2013.VTDigger »

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