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Higher education, lower energy costs
Vermont's institutions of higher learning are now following suit in this quest for alternative means of power.

Biofuel on the rise
Nearly a decade ago, Vermont's farmers began a successful venture into the wide and eco-friendly world of biofuels, thanks to the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) and their Vermont Biofuel Intiative (VBI) program.

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund fights to stay afloat
A slew of advocates are fighting to turn Vermont into a greener and more eco-friendly place, but unfortunately one of the northern New England state's greatest eco-friendly allies has fallen upon hard times.

Vermont unemployment rate drops as it now has the most "green" jobs in the country
Vermont's unemployment rate has dropped below 5 percent for the first time since the U.S. economic recession began, due to the fact that Vermont is now the leading provider of green jobs across the entire country.

Biodiesel making quick converts as oil prices rise
An increasing number of drivers are lining up to buy alternative fuels for their vehicles, attracted by benefits from better emissions to sustainable production.

Students design new wood pellet stove for science contest
Vermont school children have generated a flood of clever ideas for a science contest sponsored by a technology firm in Burlington, VT Digger reports.

Investors see bright future for renewable energy
Vermont homeowners are not the only group that has discovered the benefits of heating homes with renewable fuels, new research shows.

Energy officials praise pellet stove efficiency
More convenient to operate than ordinary wood stoves, pellet stoves are leading the growth in renewable bioheat home heating in many regions of the country, a government report says.

Renewable energy sources gain market momentum
Tapping renewable energy sources to heat Vermont houses is one of the best ways to capture quick savings on utility bills while also reducing the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels.

New England school district was a bioheat pioneer
Savvy homeowners know that fueling their heating equipment with biodiesel-blended heating oil is a great way to stay warm, save money and protect the climate.

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