US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will travel to Vermont today to see first-hand how Vermont is helping to lead the nation in transforming our energy system from fossil fuels to sustainable energy, the Vermont congressional delegation announced. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) and Rep Peter Welch (D-Vermont) will join Moniz at an energy summit in Middlebury to discuss energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change. Moniz also will visit energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in Rutland County.
Energy Summit
Who: Congressional delegation, US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and state leaders
What: Panel discussion followed by Q & A
When: 10 a.m., Friday, May 16
Where: McCullough Student Center; Middlebury College; 14 Old Chapel Road; Middlebury, Vt.
Press Conference
Who: Congressional delegation, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
What: Press conference to highlight energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in Rutland County
When: 1:50 p.m.; Friday, May 16
Where: 60 Baxter Street; Rutland, Vt.
Source: BURLINGTON, Vt., May 15–Sanders office