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Welch will support energy bill that includes authorization of oil drilling
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The new energy bill increases heating assistance and boosts spending on renewable energy. But Vermont environmentalists say they’re disappointed, because it also authorizes oil drilling off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.VPR News
Pollina stresses conservation, renewable energy projects
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Anthony Pollina says he believes Vermont can meet the bulk of its future energy needs through conservation and the development of local renewable energy projects.VPR News
Sanders renews call to re-regulate trading of energy futures
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Senator Sanders is calling for legislation to re-regulate energy futures trading, in response to a new report that reveals a small number of financial companies may be artificially driving up the cost of oil.VPR News
Midday Newscast: August 21, 2008
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Report says unregulated trading of energy futures is worse than expected; New study says Vermont has the second-lowest fertility rate in the nation; some Vermont school districts are looking for ways to cut spending due to increased fuel costs; State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding is elected president of the National Association of State Treasurers; Orleans County Sheriff Lance Bowen to resign before the end of his term.VPR News
Democrats criticize Republicans on energy policy
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Vermont Democrats say Republicans have done too little to adopt a sustainable energy policy.VPR News
Midday Newscast: August 12, 2008
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Vermont Democrats are holding a news conference to criticize Republican energy policy; State crews have worked for 10 days to reopen a highway in Wallingford that was heavily damaged when a beaver dam failed; Michael Jacques’ defense team has hired two New Jersey lawyers who specialize in death penalty cases.VPR News
Cord wood becoming premium in NH
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Rising energy prices is driving up demand for cord wood and creating a shortage in some areas of northern New England.VPR News
Utility plans to increase renewable sources of power
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Green Mountain Power says it wants to dramatically change where it gets its power and rely more heavily on such renewable sources as wind, solar and biomass, such as wood.VPR News