Op-Ed: Biofuels Are Part of the Solution
September 2, 2010
Rutland Herald - Montpelier
Op-Ed: Green Mountain Power Welcomes Wind Project Scrutiny
September 1, 2010
Burlington Free Press - Burlington
Solar Trackers Now in Place
September 1, 2010
Media release - Charlotte
Williston Farm Updates with Solar Energy
September 1, 2010
Burlington Free Press - Williston
September, 2010 REV Op-Ed: Biofuels Are Part of the Solution (pdf 40 kb)
The federal government’s insistence that we “break our addiction to foreign oil” is in conflict with itself. On the one hand, Congress has instituted a renewable fuel standard that
mandates increased production and use of biofuels through 2022 (with an emphasis on “advanced” biofuel, from crop residues and algae). At the same time, Congress has failed to
reinstate an expired tax credit to this industry that once drove domestic biodiesel production (and now is the leading cause of plant closures nationwide). And for that segment of the public that is critical of government incentives, consider this:
Global incentives for the petroleum industry and fossil fuels hit $557 billion in 2008, vs. only about $46 billion for renewable sources of power.
August, 2010 CEDF: Application for 2nd Round VT Business Solar Tax Credit; Sub-150kW Projects Only (pdf 127 kb)
As announced August 23, 2010, here are the application and instructions for the second round of the VT Business Solar Tax Credit Program. This round is reserved for solar thermal projects and photovoltaic projects of no more than 150kW. The Clean Energy Development Board has set aside $500,000 for this second round.
Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2010, at which time reservations for the $500,000 will be awarded.
November 10, 2009 REV Seeks Executive Director (pdf 127 kb)
Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) is hiring for the position of Executive Director (ED). Founded in 2000, REV has grown to include 300 business and professional members and supporters. With ever-growing interest in renewable energy and related incentives, this is a very exciting time for REV. Our ED will successfully manage multiple priorities, professionally represent the organization, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage daily internal and external operations. This position reports to the REV Board.
October 29, 2009 2009 Renewable Energy Awards (pdf 28 kb)
Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) honored Representative Joseph Krawczyk (RBennington) today at its Eighth Annual Conference and Expo. Rep. Krawczyk is the recipient of the Renewable Energy Champion Award, annually bestowed to individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing renewable energy initiatives to better Vermont’s overall energy, environmental, and economic well-being. REV also honored Green Mountain Power for demonstrating leadership in the advancement of solar power, and Tim Maker for his long-term commitment to the use of biomass energy.
June, 2004 VREEM Newsletter (pdf 61 kb)
1. Douglas Wants All Wind Projects to Wait for Mandated Study
2. Glebe Mountain Group Pulls Out of Wind Planning Process
3. Legislature Ends with Little Action on Energy Issues
4. Bennington Building to Feature Geothermal System
5. Catamount Energy Partners with Japanese Energy Firm
6. Renewable Energy Vermont Announces Renewable Energy Conference
7. Hearing Scheduled to Discuss CVPS’s Long-Term Power Supply Plans
April, 2004 VREEM Newsletter (pdf 47 kb)
- Sanders: Wind Energy in Vermont Needs Better PR
- Wind Energy on State Lands Discussed at Montpelier Forum
- CVPS Announces Farm Methane Proposal
- Douglas Announces $1.25 Million in Renewable Energy Incentives
- Middlebury College Wins Award for Energy Efficient Construction
- Efficiency Vermont Receives Recognition for “Change a Light”
- Smugglers’ Notch and NativeEnergy Team Up to Fight Global Warming
- NRG Systems Introduces New Assessment Device for Small Wind Systems
SolarFest
New England's most entertaining renewable energy fair.
Vermont Renewable Energy Resource Center
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