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Category: energy and environment

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Brownfield Clean-up Funding Approved for Montpelier Granite Works Site

community development, energy and environment, newsMay 13, 2020Elaine

Brownfield clean-up will soon be underway at the former Montpelier Granite Works (MGW) site. This clean-up is made possible by the revolving loan funds (RLF) of the Agency of Commerce & Community Development (ACCD) and the Northwest…

St. Johnsbury Awarded $35,000 in Cleanup Funding

energy and environment, news, outdoor recreationMay 9, 2019Elaine

The Town of St. Johnsbury has been awarded $35,000 in cleanup funding to create the Three Rivers Path Trailhead Center. The Agency of Commerce and Community Development’s Brownfields Program is sub-granting the monies from its Brownfields Revolving…

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In Vermont, every day is Earth Day

energy and environment, news, socially responsible businessApril 22, 2019Elaine

Happy Earth Day from the Green Mountain State! It’s no secret that Vermont is a known clean energy leader. In fact, Green Mountain Power (GMP), the state’s largest electricity utility and the world’s first utility to receive a…

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Canadian firm iSun Energy expands operations to Vermont

energy and environment, innovation, newsNovember 12, 2018Elaine

iSun Energy LLC has announced the opening of its first U.S. office in Burlington, Vermont. The Canadian solar technology developer selected Vermont for its proximity to the border, as well as its innovative and environmentally-conscious public policy…

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Vermont is in the electric vehicle vanguard

energy and environment, innovation, news, programsOctober 16, 2018Elaine
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Vermont has recently gotten a big boost. Drive Electric VT, an EV advocacy group, reports that between 2017 and 2018, electric vehicle ownership in the state has increased almost 50%. A...
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Governor Scott announces $2.4M in grants for electric vehicle charging stations

economic development, energy and environment, newsSeptember 14, 2018Elaine

While the electric vehicle (EV) was invented nearly 50 years before the gas-powered automobile came onto the scene in 1885, widespread adoption of EVs has been slow. Part of the reason for the sluggish transition from gas-powered cars to…

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UVM Medical Center among “greenest” hospitals in US

awards and rankings, energy and environment, health, newsJuly 25, 2018Elaine

The University of Vermont Medical Center is one of only twenty-five hospitals in the country being recognized for “Environmental Excellence” by Practice Greenhealth, a leading national advocate for sustainable practices in health care. UVM Medical Center and…

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Start-up Packetized Energy innovates energy demand management

energy and environment, entrepreneurship, innovationJuly 13, 2018Elaine

Packetized Energy is doing what most start-ups dream of. They’ve just moved into their own space. After a whirlwind 18 months of new staff additions, product testing, and tech licensing, this energy sector company is poised for…

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Dynapower expands power converter business to India

energy and environment, newsJune 13, 2018Elaine

South Burlington based Dynapower, a world leader in power conversion solutions, recent announced that they have executed a technology transfer and licensing agreement to bring Dynapower’s energy storage inverter technology to India and neighboring SAARC countries. Indian…

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Governor Scott initiates stage one of Phosphorus Innovation Challenge

energy and environment, innovation, newsMay 7, 2018Elaine

Governor Phil Scott has announced his Administration has officially opened Stage One of the Vermont Phosphorus Innovation Challenge (VPIC). Stage One is a reverse pitch, calling for proposals of creative, viable approaches to effectively remove phosphorus from…

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