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August 24, 2008 Center for Sustainable Practices | Summer 2008 (pdf 54 kb)
The summer update of Vermont Technical College's Center for Sustainable Practices details the center's work this year providing energy conservation and renewable energy training courses and educational outreach.
August 15, 2008 Manchester's Energy Future: Electricity (pdf 72 kb)
"Manchester doesn't need to be totally self-sufficient—the point is to generate enough power locally that we can exert control on electric prices in our area. . . . A 12 MW wind farm on Little Equinox could provide 36,500 MWh per year. A hydroelectric turbine at the mill pond could provide 175 MWh per year. A hydroelectric turbine at the Dufresne pond dam could probably provide another 150–175 MWh per year. An average household solar panel array can provide 4 MWh per year. Efficiency upgrades to residential and commercial buildings could realistically and cost effectively save at least 5,000 MWh per year. These are just a few of our options."
August 15, 2008 Board Oks Windmill Deal (pdf 60 kb)
REV member Deerfield Wind LLC and the town of Deerfield have signed an agreement allowing the proposed 17-turbine Deerfield Wind Project to move forward. The agreement goes into effect when approved by the Public Service Board.
May 1, 2008 VT Climate Change and Hydro Generation (pdf 108 kb)
A report published by the Department of Meteorology at Lyndon State College and commissioned by the Vermont Independent Power Producers Association shows that hydroelectric generation in Vermont has increased slightly in the last decade, correlating with increased temperatures and precipitation in the state, and projects that the trend will continue.
December 6, 2007 State Funding for Home Weatherization (pdf 49 kb)
Vermont’s heating crisis will continue to get worse until we do something serious about the underlying problems and not just focus on the immediate needs.
February 20, 2007 Ski Areas, Conservation Groups Team Up for Global Warming Fight (pdf 127 kb)
National ski areas have teamed up to fight against global warming by using wind and solar power.
March 6, 2006 REV's response to Hearing Officer's Proposal for New Haven Windfarm (pdf 39 kb)
The Hearing Officer s Proposal for Decision ( PFD ) in this matter, if
accepted by the Board, would deal an unprecedented blow to the
development of wind energy in this State. The notion that the East Haven
project may be the right project, but in the wrong place, PFD at 3, is not
only a wrong conclusion, but sets forth a fundamental misconception of what a
renewable energy project is or can be.
March 1, 2006 REV's Comments on Clean Energy Fund (pdf 37 kb)
Renewable Energy Vermont’s Summary Response to the Vermont Department
of Public Services’ Report to the Legislature on the Vermont Clean Energy
Development Fund
November 29, 2004 REV Letter To Douglas Wind Commission (pdf 52 kb)
Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) wishes to express our appreciation diligent efforts as members of the Commission on Wind Energy Regulatory us that you developed a keen knowledge of the complex issues involved wind farms through the section 248 permitting process.
The Commission’s draft recommendations are, in principle, productive section 248 permitting process and as thus, REV supports them.
November 29, 2004 REV Letter to Governor's Commission on Wind (pdf 52 kb)
A letter from REV to Gov. Jim Douglas' Commission on Wind Energy Regulatory Policy.
October 4, 2004 Vermont Renewable Energy Industry Calls for Action (pdf 68 kb)
Pointing to a recent announcement by a major Spanish wind turbine manufacturer that it intends to establish an advanced-technology plant in Pennsylvania, Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) today called on Vermont's political leaders to encourage appropriately sited utility-scale wind projects in the state.
May 26, 2004 REV Response to Free Press Anti-Wind Editorial (pdf 59 kb)
On May 26, 2004, the Burlington Free Press ran an editorial strongly opposed to wind farms in Vermont. Andrew Perchlik, executive director of Renewable Energy Vermont, responded to the editorial.
May 11, 2004 REV Letter to Governor Douglas (pdf 54 kb)
REV responds to Governor Douglas' announcement of a new state policy addressing wind farm permits.
March 23, 2004 REV Letter To The Editor Regarding Wind Farms (pdf 57 kb)
REV's letter to the editor regarding the facts about wind farms, and the future of wind farms in Vermont.
March 11, 2004 ORC Macro Energy Poll (pdf 80 kb)
In a statewide poll conducted in March 2004, 400 Vermonters were asked to choose one
energy source they would like to see more of in Vermont’s future. An overwhelming
majority chose renewable energy sources (wind, solar, biomass or hydro-electric power)
over nuclear, oil, coal and natural gas. These results were similar to a 2002 statewide poll,
which asked the same question. There was a significant increase in the 2004 survey in the
number of respondents who chose wind as the energy source.
March 8, 2004 Here and There: Regarding The Wind (pdf 62 kb)
From Northern Woodlands magazine, an article by William Shutkin about the need for public engagement in wind farm development.
March 1, 2004 2002 Vermont Outdoor Recreation Survey (pdf 127 kb)
One of the questions on this survey asked should "public owned mountains and ridgelines be considered for siting commercial wind energy developments?" The response was 12.6% strongly agreed, 45.3% agreed, 27.6% disagreed, 5.5% strongly disagreed and 9% did not know. Thus 58% supported wind on public lands.
December 23, 2003 REV Opinion on Connecticut Dam (pdf 21 kb)
REV believes it is imperative for the economic health of Vermont that we increase our reliance on low cost stable renewable energy, such as these hydro resources can provide.
December 1, 2003 REV's Comments on DPS' draft State Energy Plan (pdf 126 kb)
REV's Comments on the DPS' draft State Energy Plan.
January 1, 2003 Economic Benefits of Wind Farm Development In Vermont (pdf 45 kb)
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