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Blog PostEnergy Justice for All Vermonters
For decades, Gloria and Manville Powers put all of their energy, and financial resources, into their family. They raised seven children and nearly 400 foster children in their home in Glover. The …
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Blog PostNew Leadership, Continued Commitment to Results
At the beginning of July I took on the role of Director of Efficiency Vermont. As is the case with any new job, there are challenges and learnings, and I’m incredibly lucky to be joining a team …
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Blog PostKeeping Vermont’s Efficiency Standards High
During the first five months of each year, Vermont legislators meet in Montpelier to introduce, debate and establish laws that govern our state. The work that goes on in our capital is fast- …
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Blog PostVermont Maple Sugar Makers Tap into the Cutting Edge of Energy Savings
Sugaring season is in full swing in Vermont. As local sugar makers begin tapping trees and firing up their evaporators, I start to think about all the energy that goes into keeping the sap flowing …
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Blog PostBetter Buildings by Design 2017: Affordability, Jobs, and Innovation
Today marks the first day of Efficiency Vermont’s 16th Better Buildings by Design conference. This is one of my favorite events of the year because it brings together our partners from the …
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Blog PostA rock-solid partnership with a granite manufacturer
It seems simple, but it bears repeating: Keeping costs down helps Vermont businesses succeed, and energy is one of those costs. We can help business owners reduce that cost with energy efficiency …
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Blog PostA small experiment with big results
At Efficiency Vermont we are always looking for new ways to help our customers save energy. A year ago we started considering how we could work with businesses to help them save big by cutting …
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Blog PostButton Up Day: A success from Glover to Brattleboro
On behalf of Efficiency Vermont, I want to thank everyone who participated in the Button Up Vermont initiative this year. The official Button Up Day of action was on November 12th, but as most …
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Blog PostCan a smart home save energy?
The home automation market has taken off in recent years. Whether it’s smart thermostats, voice-activated assistants like Siri or Alexa, or smart lighting, new technologies are being developed …
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Blog PostEnergy efficiency has its day(s)
There are some big events happening around the concept of energy efficiency this fall. October 5, 2016 is Energy Efficiency Day, the first national day of recognition for conserving energy resources. …