Midday Newscast: September 17, 2008

A new loan program helps VT homeowners improve their houses for this winter; different points of view on results of the first opinion poll in the governor’s race; Vermont Yankee is reduced to about half power after cooling tower problem; Senator Patrick Leahy questions FBI Director about Wall Street crisis;

Efficiency tips to lower your heating bill

Two experts in heating efficiency will share some valuable advice on what we can do around the house to reduce our heating bills this winter. We’ll hear about some small steps that are surprisingly effective, and what goes into a retrofitting an older home.