Tag Archives: Energy

Vermont National Guard Goes Solar

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Speaking of solar, WPTZ reported this morning that the Vermont Air Guard base in South Burlington breaks ground Monday on an $8.5 million project that starts with “a solar electrical generating plant, a fixed-ground array and a roof mounted application … Continue reading →

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Solar Farming

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

This morning, while driving into work, I caught this fantastic article on VPR, about a Ferrisburgh solar farm that’s about to come online, with the potential to generate up to a megawatt of power. The developers are hoping that this … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for March 29th

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Green Drinks, 6–8PM, Lake Lobby, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington. Free. (Environmentalism) ‘Solar for Architects’. RSVP for free pizza and beverages. 12–1PM, Vermont Green Offices, Burlington. Free. (Solar) American Red Cross Blood Drive: Colchester, 12–5:30PM, St. Michael’s College, … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for March 24th

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12–5PM, Johnson State College, Johnson. Free. (Blood Drive) Chess Club, 7PM, Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington. $2-3. (Chess) Mud Season Book Sale. Proceeds support library programs and services. 9AM–5PM, Brownell Library, Essex Junction. Free. … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for March 4th

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12–5:30PM, Congregational Church, Bradford. Free. (Blood Drive) Book & Bake Sale, 9AM–12PM, Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction. Free. (Books) ‘Name That Movie!’, 5–6PM, The CineClub, Savoy Theater, Montpelier. $2.50. (Movies) Shabana Basij-Rasikh – “Afghan … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for March 2nd

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Small Agricultural Business Workshop, 7:15PM, Hazen Union High School, Hardwick. $15 per class. (Agriculture) Renewable Energy Workshop, 6–7PM, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier. Free. (Energy) ‘Smart About Solar’, 7–8:30PM, Library, Charlotte Central School, Charlotte. Free. (Solar) American Red Cross Blood Drive, … Continue reading →

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Bright Future

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

This in from the Burlington Free Press: Light Future: Vermont towns turning to LED lights LED lights, those darlings of environmentalists and the budget conscious, are hitting the streets. The light-emitting diodes, which can use as much as 70 percent … Continue reading →

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Magic Hat: Powerful Beer!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

This in from Seven Days: For Eric Fitch, beer isn’t just about drinking; it’s about energy. Specifically, the energy that can be produced from a brewery’s spent grain and yeast. Harnessing that power had eluded renewable energy experts until Fitch, … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for January 19th

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Small Agricultural Business Workshop, 7:15PM, Hazen Union High School, Hardwick. $15 per class. (Agriculture) ‘Financing Renewable-Energy and Energy-Efficiency Projects’, 7–9PM, Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury. Free. (Energy, Talk) American Red Cross Blood Drive: Burlington, 12–6PM, UVM Waterman Building, Burlington. Free. (Vampires) … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for January 5th

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

Getting to Know NOOK, 6:00 PM, Barnes and Noble, Burlington. (eReaders) Exhibition of Large-Format Drawings, 9:00 am, Johnson Memorial Building Gallery, Middlebury College, Middlebury. (Art) Panel Discussion: Does Wikileaks threaten American interests?, 4:30 pm, Robert A. Jones, ’59 Conference Room, … Continue reading →

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