Green Mountain Power crews worked around the clock, restoring power to 32,400 customers after a wave of powerful thunderstorms swept across Vermont Saturday afternoon, July 23. Heavy winds blew down large trees onto power lines and cutting power across the […]
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GMP rates among lowest for New England utilities
Green Mountain Power rates continue to rank among the lowest of New England’s largest utilities, according to the most recent data compiled by the Edison Electric Institute and released May 25. Overall, GMP’s rates are the second lowest and 17 […]
GMP, Efficiency Vermont and HEAT Squad team up to help West Rutland residents
Wednesday, May 25 at 2 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Energy experts are joining forces at the West Rutland Town Hall Wednesday, May 25 to offer local residents instant energy advice, special offers and same-day home visits to save people money and […]
Mary Powell named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business
Powell honored for her leadership transforming the electrical grid On Monday, May 16, Fast Company announced its annual ranking of the 100 Most Creative People in Business for 2016. Green Mountain Power CEO and President Mary Powell was selected to be […]
EIC offers discussion on practical strategies for achieving sustainable business success
Tuesday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Vermont businesses embrace sustainability, right? Actually, research shows that most small and medium enterprises have not yet embraced sustainability, despite proven benefits. What are the barriers keeping businesses from sustainable success? Come to the Energy […]
OVUHS reaps benefits from energy performance contracting
Courtesy of Johnson Controls Replacement of windows and unit ventilators in the original (1961) section of Otter Valley Union High School are among the many improvements being made through an energy savings performance contract between the District and Johnson Controls. […]
News Briefs: Rutland Region
Rutland City Interim Chamber director announced The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors has unanimously chosen former NeighborWorks of Western Vermont executive Mary Cohen to take over interim leadership of the Chamber, as of April 4. Longtime Chamber […]
St. Peter Parish in Rutland harnesses solar power
RUTLAND — St. Peter Parish in Rutland has entered the solar energy age, the first parish in the state Roman Catholic Diocese to install money-saving solar panels to generate electricity. St. Peter’s received a $20,000 grant from Green Mountain Power […]
Castleton University to house students in downtown Rutland
RUTLAND–Already with a strong presence in the Opera House in the heart of downtown Rutland, Castleton University is planning a two-floor, efficient living space nearby that could become a model for others. In collaboration with Mark Foley, Jr., Castleton and […]
GMP, EIC help the public work toward a sustainable future
Tuesday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — As population continues to grow and developing countries strive toward a standard of living like that enjoyed in the United States, we will be faced with new environmental and cultural challenges. Will […]