Concentration of CO2 in the Atmosphere

An Energy Efficiency Resource Standard for New Hampshire?

By Kate Epsen

There is a new development afoot that could open up an opportunity to achieve greater energy efficiency (EE) in NH and thereby dramatically increase demand for EE products and services.

NH has long studied the possibility of having an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS), but has continually lacked the political will to […]

Biotech Plus Wastewater Equals Free Energy

By George Harvey

Microbial fuel cells, in which microbes make electricity, were first demonstrated as early as 1911. A problem with all new technologies, however, is that in order to have effect in the real world, they have to be practical solutions for recognized problems. Like early photovoltaic systems, the microbial fuel cells […]

Humane Society of Chittenden County

Saving $1,000 per Year from Energy Improvements

By N. R. Mallery

The Humane Society of Chittenden County, in South Burlington, VT shelters as many as 90 companion animals on any given day. Hot and cold days make a very real impact on the comfort of both the animals and the people in the building. With […]

Waterbury Unleashed!

The Story and Re-building of a Community’s Dog Park

The aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene ravaged more than homes and businesses in Waterbury, Vermont − it also destroyed another important part of this community.

A Yestermorrow Design and Build school class built this Timberframe shelter with instruction from TimberHomes, LLC of Vershire, Vermont. […]

Energy Recovery Ventilation

RenewAire Energy Recovery Ventilator. Image courtesy of RenewAire.

By George Harvey

Sometimes it seems builders and architects have settled into a chorus, all chanting the same thing. Whether the current verse is about LEED Platinum buildings, achieving zero net energy or better, or passive house standards, the chorus seems to […]

Garbage Patches in our Oceans

By George Harvey

We do not have space here to describe why the Coriolis effect works as it does, but we can note that it is the reason why cyclonic storms have clockwise rotation in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern, and high-pressure areas move in the opposite direction to low-pressure areas.

The […]

GMP Upgrades and Doubles Hydro Generation at Otter Creek Hydro Plant in Proctor

Photo: Dotty Schnure

Project adds significant low cost, renewable energy for Vermonters

Green Mountain Power recently completed an improvement project to its 110-year-old hydro plant on the Otter Creek in Proctor that will mean more renewable, low-cost hydro power for GMP customers. The added capacity makes this plant the largest of Green Mountain […]

Community Solar is Now Accessible to Millions of New Yorkers

By Wyldon King Fishman

If you live or work in New York, a shady location can mean summertime temperatures are a little cooler around your home or business. Shade is a wonderful thing, even if it’s only an awning. But as you know, you can’t use solar modules without sun. Even a little shade may […]

MassCEC Awards $1.1 Million for Anaerobic Digestion Facilities

On July 13, 2015, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) CEO Alicia Barton announced that $1.1 million in funding for three projects across Massachusetts that will convert organic materials into energy.

“Supporting the adoption of clean energy projects across the state means we’re helping organizations and businesses cut energy costs and protect our environment by generating […]

Bradford Solar

By Nancy Rae Mallery

Bradford, Vermont, is a small town of 2,797 people, but it is taking big steps toward energy independence. Solar systems are springing up all over the town this summer. There already were some, of course. In October 2009, groSolar installed a 9.6kW solar system on the roof of North Country Organics […]