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Renewable NRG producing 100 percent of energy on-site

Submitted on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 05:57 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Renewable NRG Systems (RNRG) has added two fixed solar arrays to its LEED Gold-certified headquarters in Hinesburg, allowing the company to meet all of its electricity needs with on-site, renewable energy.

Working Lands Funds: 428 new jobs and $18.1 million in sales

Submitted on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 05:01 by tim

Vermont Business MagazineSince its inception in 2012, the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) has invested over $3.8 million dollars in 129 projects impacting every county of the state, leveraging $7.4 million in additional funds.

ANR Secretary Moore announces statewide listening tour

Submitted on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 01:13 by tim

Vermont Business MagazineThe Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore announced today that she will host a listening tour this February and March to hear directly from “our customers” about their experiences interacting with the Agency.

Green Mountain College $200,000 First in Sustainability Scholarship essay deadline February 15

Submitted on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 23:21 by tim

Vermont Business MagazineGreen Mountain College, the nation's number-one college for sustainability-based education, reminds high school seniors that the essay deadline for its newFirst in Sustainability Scholarship Awardis right around the corner. All essays must be submitted online and received byFebruary 15, 2017by11:59 pm Pacific time.

SunCommon collaborates with Cal solar tech firm on bifacial PV panels

Submitted on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 22:28 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine SunCommon, a Waterbury Center-based solar installer, has joined California'sSunpreme Channel Network — a strategic partnership program designed to deliver the most advanced solar products and expertise to residential, carports and commercial clients through leading solar installers.

Switchback Brewing becomes employee-owned

Submitted on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 12:03 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Monday morning at Switchback Brewing Company’s annual meeting, owner and Brewmaster, Bill Cherry, announced to the brewery’s 30 employees that they had become partners in ownership of the 14-year-old company.

Scott initiates pilot program for 30,000 Medicaid patients

Submitted on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 10:19 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Today, Governor Phil Scott and Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille announced a plan that would improve health care outcomes for Medicaid patients while ultimately lowering costs.

Milk Money L3C launches Kingdom Fiber crowdfunding campaign

Submitted on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 06:42 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine MILK MONEY L3C, an equity crowdfunding portal for Vermonters, has announcedits sixth Invest Local campaign: KINGDOM FIBER. Vermonters will have the opportunity to learn more about and invest in this broadband company via the Milk Money platform.

VEC helps customers reduce carbon footprint

Submitted on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 05:29 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) has announced its 2017 Energy Transformation Program, to support members in reducing their carbon footprint.

ECFiber expands 'real' broadband service again

Submitted on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 05:28 by tim

Vermont Business MagazineThe East Central Vermont Telecommunications District (ECFiber) is continuing its steady growth, bringing service to parts of Royalton (downtown and Dairy Hill Road/Ducker Road), Strafford (Kendall Road/Jordan Road/Old City Falls Road,) Pittsfield (Route100 and Tweed River), and Randolph (SouthRandolph Road).

Overall GMP customer satisfaction increased to 94 percent

Submitted on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 05:00 by tim

Vermont Businiess MagazineA recent survey of its customers, required by the Vermont Public Service Board, found that 94 percent of Green Mountain Power customers are satisfied with the company, which is an increase of 2 percentage points over the previous year and4 percentage points over the same quarter in 2015.

Group heART Show at Rustic Roots benefits youth in Burlington

Submitted on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 14:04 by Denise Sortor

Vermont Business Magazine The heart of an artist – what does it look like? Some have gears, some have glitter, some have spaceships and others have shrimp.