Efficiency Vermont’s Better Building by Design conference offers the Blair Hamilton Student Scholarships to support and inspire students to pursue the advancing of energy efficiency and renewable energy, which Blair dedicated his life to.  There are 40 one day scholarships available to college and high-school students in Vermont, available on a first-come, first-served basis.  I was very proud to represent Champlain College at this year’s conference in early February.  The theme recognized Vermont’s transformative goal to have all new construction built to net-zero standards by the year 2030.  Net-zero homes and buildings produce as much energy as they consume over the course of the year made possible through the use of energy efficiency in combination with onsite renewable energy sources.

This reflection was written by:

Jonathan DeLaBruere

Business Administration ’15

Robert P. Stiller School of Business

Champlain College