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Vt. utilities say $66 million federal grant would help pay for ‘smart grid’
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Vermont utilities have teamed up to apply for a $66 million federal stimulus grant to upgrade the Vermont electricity grid.VPR News
Utilities get bids from new power sources
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The state’s three largest electric utilities have been looking for generators that could replace power contracts that begin to expire in three years.VPR News
Midday Newscast: December 29, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 12:10pm. A Bethel man is due in court later this hour to face several charges after an armed confrontation with state police last night; Vermont and three other New England states will join together on a regional standardized test for third- to eighth-graders; more…VPR News
Power crews making progress, but some still without lights
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Vermont electric utilities say they’re making progress in restoring power to customers in the southern part of the state of lost power in ice storm, but more than 6,100 customers are still without power.VPR News
Vt. utilities look for new power supply contracts
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The companies are asking energy firms throughout the Northeast and Canada to come up with proposals for up to 250 megawatts of electricity.VPR News
Midday Newscast: November 14, 2008
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Three utilities in Vermont are looking for new power supply contracts; Vermont’s congressional delegation supports a Vermont state senator’s plan to quickly rebuild the country’s transportation infrastructure; more…VPR News
Utilities discourage switching to electric heat
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Vermont’s electric utilities are discouraging their customers from switching to electric heat or hot water.VPR News
Midday Newscast: June 25, 2008
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State officials are unsure why enrollment for Catamount Health is not meeting the legislature’s projections; state GOP leaders say Tom Salmon’s deployment to the Middle East is a legitimate campaign issue this fall;VPR News