Green Energy Times

the Energy Co-op of Vermont will launch its Co-op Solar program from its headquarters in Colchester. Special financing has been arranged through VSECU… for solar hot water!

by Nancy Rae Mallery, 1.11.12 In downtown Rutland at 51 Wales Street, a uniquely sustainable restaurant opened it’s doors to the public on February 1, 2011. The concept for a place to enjoy a delicious, wholesome local meal, made from the freshest Vermont products, came into being nearly one year before it’s official opening. It [...]

Co-ops Build a Better World Last fall, the United Nations officially announced the launch of 2012 as the International Year of Co-ops, with the theme “Cooperative Enterprises Build a Better World.” The year recognizes the unique contribution of co-ops to economic resilience, employment, social integration and food security. CO-OPERATIVES ARE businesses that are owned and [...]

A Gold Standard That’s A Tough Act to Follow Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s (SNBC) mission is to produce the finest quality beers and ales while being a good corporate citizen and environmental steward. Founded in Chico, California in 1980, SNBC is a pioneer of the craft brewing movement and of a successful sustainable business model. [...]

The surprising positive effects of buying American Made products. It’s wonderful that the “buy local” message has been growing over the past few years and that more and more people understand the reasons behind the slogan. Independent retailers are increasingly using the “buy local’ argument in their marketing and advertising – and for good reason. [...]

A massive solar storm arrived at Earth early Thursday, and is expected to shake the globe’s magnetic field until early Friday morning, while expanding the Northern Lights… could lead to serious issues…

Live! from Boston, MA – NESEA BE12! Here are some of the key notes and pic. Stay tuned as the Conference progresses! more to come…

Important amendments to their net metering laws in New Hampshire could help stabilize energy costs through renewable energy!

A credit union is a not-for-profit cooperative financial institution. It is owned and controlled by all of the people who use its services. These people (called members) belong to the credit union and the credit union belongs to them. Credit unions exist to provide a safe, convenient place for members to save money and to [...]

BuildingEnergy is the most cross-disciplinary renewable energy and high performance building conference in the region. Organized by the NESEA, it brings together architects, engineers, builders, policymakers, developers and building managers for 3 days of networking, accredited educational sessions and a high-level trade show. Attracting participants from across the US and Europe, it will take place next year 3/6-8/12, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA.