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Tag Archives: Energy and Environment

Vermont Fuel Dealers Association

Keelan: How I can help the Vermont Climate Council

On Oct. 6, I received an email invitation from the Vermont Legislative Climate Solutions Caucus to submit a letter requesting that I be considered a member of the newly appointed Vermont Climate Council.

October 26, 2020 in Commentary.
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McClaughry: Scott’s improbable new idea for affordable electricity

Gov. Scott is now on record believing that the “deep economy-wide decarbonization” of the electric system will make electricity more affordable.

October 25, 2020 in Commentary.

Biden promises to get rid of oil industry, grant citizenship path to 11 million illegals within 100 days

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden promised Thursday that if elected he would both “transition from the oil industry” and not ban fracking. He also said he would grant a pathway to citizenship for the millions of illegal immigrants living in the United States.

October 23, 2020 in U.S..
USDA

John Klar: In defense of cows

The carbon-crime charges leveled against our benevolent bovines are fatuous. But moreover, properly managed cows are a key contributor to soil health and nutrient management.

October 22, 2020 in Commentary.
Wikimedia Commons/Tony Webster

Poll: Majority of Vermonters oppose TCI Tax/GWSA lawsuits

According to a poll of 600 Vermonters, majorities oppose key components of environmental legislation, the recently passed Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA), and the pending Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI).

October 22, 2020 in Press Release.
Wikimedia Commons/ Drug Addiction Clinic Vita

Vermonters crossing into central, northern NH must quarantine 14 days unless trip ‘essential’

Vermonters who make “unnecessary” trips across the Connecticut River into central and northern New Hampshire must quarantine for 14 days upon return, Gov. Phil Scott said at his press conference Tuesday.

October 21, 2020 in TNR News.
Wikimedia Commons/Harvey McDaniel

Governors suggest carbon pricing for New England grid electricity

An organization representing the New England states wants the regional power transmission grid to cut carbon emissions, and suggest carbon pricing as a means to do it.

October 20, 2020 in TNR News.
Vermont Fuel Dealers Association

Heating fuel deliveries forbidden to ‘red tagged’ homeowners

For the hundreds of Vermonters who have already had their inspections and have received “red tags” indicating the need to replace or repair their fuel tanks, the no-fuel prohibition is in effect and will remain in effect until the work is done.

October 19, 2020 in TNR News.
Vermont Fuel Dealers Association Facebook page

As winter approaches, heating fuel denied hundreds of ‘red tagged’ homeowners

As late-October cold weather moves in, hundreds of Vermont home and property owners are forbidden to fill up their heating fuel tanks.

October 18, 2020 in TNR News.
Wikimedia Commons/Paul Anderson

Opinion: Renewable power carbon tax looms in guvs’ decarbonization request

Translated into layman’s language, the governors don’t like that ISO only buys the lowest-cost power available. Carbon-cutting renewable power rarely fits that description.

October 15, 2020 in Commentary.
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Gov. Scott, New England governors call for modernization of regional electricity system

The statement calls for reform of the regional electricity market design, transmission planning process, and the governance of the ISO-New England, the independent system operator for the New England power system.

October 15, 2020 in Press Release.
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New law requires energy goal ed for licensed building professionals

The state of Vermont has two separate “90% by 2050” energy goals. A new law makes learning those goals a condition of licensing for many of Vermont’s building construction and service professionals.

October 13, 2020 in TNR News.

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