Green Energy Times

BuildingEnergy is the most established and most cross-disciplinary renewable energy and high performance building conference in the region. Organized by the NESEA, it brings together architects, engineers, builders, policymakers… 3 days of networking, accredited educational sessions and a high-level trade show. Attracting participants from across the US and Europe…

Vermont Communities Advance Promising Energy Program Vote ‘YES’ on TOWN MEETING DAY! By Johanna Miller According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Vermonters spend almost 60% more than the national average on energy for their homes. Many people know that making their homes more energy-efficient and generating their own electricity can significantly lower energy costs. [...]

As town meeting day approaches, many residents hope that community votes for PACE will help turn that optimism into a meaningful tool that will allow homeowners to save money, reduce their energy use and become more energy-independent.

For the better half of the last century solar hot water has been efficiently used to replace/supplement domestic hot water for almost any application hot water is needed…

Energy Related Bills In Front Of Legislature Gathered at the Capitol last week, representatives from Vermont’s renewable energy industries announced their readiness to make “Vermont energy strong” in the 21st century. Renewable industry representatives – manufacturers, construction contractors, installers, developers, suppliers – are poised to create jobs, stimulate investment and spend dollars locally while strengthening [...]

When homes use less energy (especially in Maine which relies on home heating oil) they use less fossil fuels, so they emit less greenhouse gases.

Source: Clean Technica (http://s.tt/12v8R)

For a more general idea of incentives offered through the NH gas and electric utilities, please refer to: www.nhsaves.com.   The mission of NHSAVES is about people in New Hampshire doing the right thing, which means you and your electric utility, working together to save energy, reduce costs, and protect the environment. They have info [...]

Many lenders provide special loans or financial instruments to businesses to promote cost savings though energy efficiency improvements. One example is the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) loans described below. Be sure to check with your lender for other options that may be available to your business. Vermont Business Energy Conservation Loan Program VEDA has [...]

The NH Public Utilities Commission recently awarded five grants to renewable energy projects, totaling one million dollars.  Funded by the State’s Renewable Energy Fund (REF), these grants will help fund a range of renewable energy generation systems in the commercial and industrial sectors.   These projects will generate hundreds of thousands of megawatt-hours (and equivalent) for [...]

The newest issue of Green Energy Times (G.E.T.) – October 15, 2011 is available on-line and in a town near you this week!