McClaughry: Green Mountain Care is mission impossible
The method of raising the $3 billion in new taxes to pay for Green Mountain Care won’t be made public until after the 2012 elections.
Stay safe when you return to flooded home
Before returning to your home, have your electrical and heating systems inspected by a qualified professional.
Environmental groups file amicus brief in support of the state in Entergy suit
The groups argue that Entergy does not meet the requirement for irreparable harm because of pending appeals and Entergy’s own failure to obtain the necessary water quality certification from the state of Vermont, a violation of federal law.
Shumlin signs “Pete the Moose” act
The law requires that the deer and moose be examined for disease during the process, and it protects a moose known as Pete, while authorizing the relocation of that moose to another facility.
Energy plan forums start June 1
The input is part of the Department of Public Service’s much-needed update to Vermont’s Comprehensive Energy Plan, last officially adopted in 1998. The new plan is due for completion on Oct. 15.
Shumlin appoints district environmental commission members
A handful of the members were reappointments from the Douglas administration.
Former utility CEO would make $4.4 million in Fortis deal
If Fortis, Inc., purchases Central Vermont Public Service, shareholders will see a 44 percent increase in the value of their shares.
Sanders presents “free spirit” award to Willie Nelson
Sanders and others who met with Nelson before the concert invited him to stage his annual Farm Aid concert in Vermont during the summer of 2012 to help preserve family farms and to celebrate Vermont’s agriculture heritage.
Washington Electric Co-op damaged by flash flood
WEC members and others calling WEC’s incoming lines may experience some delay in response in the next few days, especially for billing questions directed to Member Services during the time that they are moving between locations. We ask that if possible, people limit calls to WEC’s office to priority matters for the next few days.
CVPS inks deal with Fortis
If the Fortis deal goes through, more than 70 percent of Vermont ratepayers would be served by Canadian companies.
