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South Burlington's new twenty-five acre solar farm promises to generate a reported 2.2 megawatts of electricity for the state, enough to power roughly 450 homes. VTD/Eric Blokland

Critic says utilities sell renewable energy credits out of state, double count value of “green” electricity

by Alan Panebaker January 9, 2012, 10:37 pmFebruary 2, 2019, 1:30 pm

Compost. VTD/Josh Larkin

Shaftsbury controversy colors revision of compost rules

by Carl Etnier January 3, 2012, 12:25 amJune 2, 2013, 9:17 am

James Burke. Photo courtesy of Greg Guma.

Burlington’s public power story

by Greg Guma December 30, 2011, 5:48 pmFebruary 2, 2019, 1:30 pm

Vermont Yankee on the banks of the Connecticut River

Economy, Environment

Vermont Yankee safety, Japan, NRC turmoil: 3 hot topics at advisory panel meeting

by Olga Peters December 27, 2011, 8:03 amFebruary 2, 2019, 1:30 pm

Power lines cut across a Vermont hillside. VTD/Josh Larkin

Gaz Metro, Entergy dominate energy news in 2011

by VTD Editor December 26, 2011, 4:00 pmFebruary 2, 2019, 1:30 pm

The White River as it passes through South Royalton. VTD/Josh Larkin

River experts discuss impacts of Irene and development on rivers

by Olga Peters December 21, 2011, 8:00 pmDecember 29, 2011, 10:11 pm

Carillon Hydro-electric Dam, Pointe Fortune, Quebec. Photo by Mac Armstrong.

Proposed renewable mandates could open markets for Hydro-Quebec in Vermont

by Alan Panebaker December 20, 2011, 7:32 pmFebruary 2, 2019, 1:30 pm

Many of the features and rides in the new Jay Peak water park are heated by capturing waste heat from an ice arena. Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort.

Efficiency Vermont surcharge, a tax that benefits the many or the few?

by Alan Panebaker December 19, 2011, 10:14 pmFebruary 2, 2019, 1:30 pm

Department of Public Service Commissioner Elizabeth Miller announces the release of the final version of the state's Comprehensive Energy Plan. VTD/Josh Larkin

Video + Story: Shumlin releases final, “scrubbed” version of Comprehensive Energy Plan

by Alan Panebaker December 16, 2011, 12:38 amFebruary 2, 2019, 1:31 pm

Vermont Fuel Dealers Association Executive Director Matt Cota. VTD/Josh Larkin

Fuel dealers association takes aim at gas utility

by Alan Panebaker December 16, 2011, 12:30 amFebruary 2, 2019, 1:31 pm

Rep. Janet Ancel, D-Washington. VTD/Josh Larkin

Proposed cuts to LIHEAP would leave state policymakers in a lurch

by Alan Panebaker December 14, 2011, 1:46 amFebruary 2, 2019, 1:31 pm

Sen. Bernie Sanders. VTD file/Josh Larkin

Sandia Center at UVM will accelerate smart grid transition

by Greg Guma December 12, 2011, 10:33 pmFebruary 2, 2019, 1:31 pm

Video + Story: First Amendment experts split on Barton Chronicle publisher’s arrest

by VTD Editor December 9, 2011, 10:01 pmFebruary 2, 2019, 1:31 pm

Biomass report draws ire of foresters and environmentalists

by Andrew Nemethy December 8, 2011, 10:20 pmFebruary 2, 2019, 1:31 pm