Green Energy Times

Thank you Mr President! You definitely made the RIGHT CHOICE about the Keystone XL Pipeline!

The new solar registration process, which replaces permitting allows solar customers to install the system 10 days after completing a registration form and certificate of compliance with interconnection requirements. The Vermont timeline is among the fastest in the nation.
Sheffield Wind delivers a clean energy alternative to Vermont utilities to help stabilize energy costs. VOTE today for VERMONT!

Sanders will address the need to create jobs, promote sustainable energy … in Bennington on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 12, 2012

SolarFest is starting the new year off with some great part-time job opportunities.

Entergy could have prevented that by doing more hands-on inspection of the towers… the first tower failure was a result of over-tightened bolts and salt and mold degradation that went undetected…

Current state policy supports the development of environmentally sound in-state hydroelectric projects.… In-state hydro is the least expensive power currently being generated by the utilities.…Nevertheless, very few new hydro projects have moved forward in the state.

We have until 2017 to get our carbon emissions down!

Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) is seeking a Program & Membership Manager* to begin in January, 2012.

The Island Pond Count has produced uncommon boreal species in past years, such as the boreal chickadee, gray jay, and black-backed woodpecker.

Coordinator Jayson Benoit anticipates this year’s count to be one for the record books, due to winter’s late arrival in the north country. Meanwhile, watch for Snowy Owls that are visiting Vermont now!

No matter what role you play in your community, what state, or where in this world you are from, there are lessons you will take away that can teach you how to make a difference. Thank you VECAN for holding this inspirational conference and to Lake Morey Inn for providing such a beautiful, environmentally conscious, facility.