Green Energy Times: Community Energy and Climate Action Conference Live Blog Coverage

Dec 06, 2010 No Comments by

Below is a post republished here from the Green Energy Times. The author covered things as they happened. [Notes: (1) ALL is paraphrased, I can't type as quickly as people can speak, any errors or inaccuracies are strictly my fault. (2) My keys keep popping off of my keyboard, so there will be more than my usual number [...]

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Rutland Herald: Solar is better than wood

Dec 03, 2010 No Comments by

Below is a letter to the editor published in the Rutland Herald on December 3rd, 2010. If you support this opinion, don’t forget to go the original posting and comment that you do. As Vermonters continue to look for sustainable in-state electricity generation, it is not surprising that biomass is being considered.

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Bennington Banner: ANR plans water permit hearing for Beaver Wood Tentative date is Dec. 15

Dec 02, 2010 No Comments by

Article reposted here from the original at the Bennington Banner. KEITH WHITCOMB JR. Posted: 11/30/2010 10:49:39 PM EST Tuesday November 30, 2010 POWNAL — A public meeting on a developer’s application for a groundwater withdrawal permit relating to a biomass and wood pellet manufacturing facility is tentatively set for Dec. 15.

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Rutland Herald/Times Argus Editorial: Action on Energy

Dec 01, 2010 No Comments by

Reposted here from the original at the Rutland Herald and Times Argus. Published: December 1, 2010 One of the big changes that will take place when Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin takes office is that Vermont will have a governor willing to lead on the problem of climate change.

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VTDigger: As Beaver Wood project nears deadline, protests pick up steam

Nov 23, 2010 No Comments by

Article reposted here from VTDigger. Editor’s note: This story is by Susan Bush, a freelance reporter who lives in Pownal. As developers pursue Public Service Board approval of a proposed biomass facility, activists are intensifying their efforts to scuttle the project.

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Rutland Herald: Biomass plant concerns aired at public forum

Nov 19, 2010 No Comments by

Article reposted here from the Rutland Herald. Published: November 19, 2010 FAIR HAVEN — Fair Haven residents voiced their disagreement in a passionate forum about the threats on public health, the climate and forests by biomass plants at the Fair Haven Elementary School on Wednesday.

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NYTimes: For Eagles, a Winning Mix of Wind, Biodiesel and Solar

Nov 18, 2010 No Comments by

Article below reposted here from the NY Times. By KEN BELSON Sports arenas and stadiums are all about getting the most number of people to spend the maximum amount of money in the shortest amount of time possible.

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Rutland Herald: Biomass plant interests Bennington

Nov 15, 2010 No Comments by

Article reposted below from the original at the Rutland Herald. Staff Report – Published: November 15, 2010 BENNINGTON — Bennington is taking an interest in a proposed wood-fueled biomass electric generation plant planned in Pownal, although the Select Board hasn’t taken a position of support or opposition.

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