Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition
Renewable Energy in Vermont
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The news has been full of announcements about new solar, wind and biomass energy projects in Vermont. We’ll find out what’s behind the flurry of projects and whether they represent a new era of increasing reliance on renewable energy.VPR News
Midday Newscast: March 2, 2009
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State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding says he’s confident that that lawmakers will approve bonding to pay for road and bridge repairs; some of that federal stimulus money has begun to flow into Vermont; more…VPR News
CVPS plans first major solar project
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Central Vermont Public Service plans to build the first major solar project in Vermont to feed energy exclusively onto the power grid.VPR News
GMP builds solar project in Westminster
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Green Mountain Power has built the second largest solar project in the state. The sun now powers its regional office and garage in Westminster.VPR News
Switch is flipped on solar energy project
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Governor Jim Douglas threw the switch today on the state’s largest solar energy project.VPR News
Midday Newscast: July 17, 2008
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Vermont Yankee has boosted its power output to 50%; solar power has become an attractive option for consumers; the trial against a man charged with killing two people in a 2006 shooting rampage could wrap up soon; Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras wants to crack down on sex offenders.VPR News
Morning Newscast: July 17, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: The state is cracking down on two large-scale composting operations, and the legal actions may force both to shut down. But some critics complain of selective enforcement when it comes to pollution under Act 250 in Vermont; Fuel prices have gotten so high that many homeowners and businesses have begun to look for energy alternatives, such as solar power…VPR News
VT Edition: Jim Grundy & Nick Emlen on using solar power in Vermont
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Jim Grundy owns Elemental Energy, Inc. and Nick Emlen, who lives with a grid-tied solar system speak with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about the economics and the practicality of using solar power in our region and what it’s like to live off the grid.VPR News