The Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN) will be presenting the annual Community Energy Awards at this year’s Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference to recognize all of the hard work being done by Vermont’s town energy committees. The Awards Committee is currently generating a list of nominees. If you would like to […]
Continue readingDo you know a professional whose work has further advanced Burlington’s sustainability efforts, including the advancement of social equity, economic growth and vitality, quality education for all, and/or environmental stewardship? Consider nominating them for the annual Peter Clavelle Award. Nominations due August 21, culminating in the September 8th, Celebrate Burlington Award Ceremony, 5:30-7:00, BCA second floor. To […]
Continue readingExciting news! Local Motion just received notice that they are one of five finalists across the nation for a contest (https://www.xtracycle.com/vote-for-your-advocacy-organization/) to win a gorgeous Xtracycle cargo bike for the organization! The value of the bike (which will come with accessories) is over $2,000! The goal for the bike is to make it available for […]
Continue readingReclaim Your Ride! Join the Way to Go! Smart Trip Challenge from May 4 through May 15, 2015! During this annual event we encourage you to ditch your car for ANY trip and bus, bike, walk, telecommute, or carpool and recapture your time. You’ll log miles, compete to win cool prizes, and have fun – […]
Continue readingThe Lowell Center for Sustainable Production at the University of Massachusetts Lowell announces the “Greener Studio Challenge” – a competition for New England college, university and art school students. Open to students attending colleges, universities and art schools in New England, the Greener Studio Challenge is a competition and exhibit exploring the creation of: (A) Works […]
Continue readingThe winner of the 2015 Kill-A-Watt Challenge is: North House! North House racked up their scores by a combination of energy savings (over 19% reduction!) and event participation. So now, North House residents, it is up to you to plan how you want to spend your winnings! Three cheers to our top energy savers*: North […]
Continue readingDeadline Extended 03/10: 2015 NECSF Mini-Grants for Students Deadline extended to March 10, 2015. The New England Campus Sustainability Forum (NECSF) is offering mini-grants of up to $1000 for qualifying projects from student-run organizations at colleges and universities in New England. Grants will be awarded to a limited number of projects that will promote and […]
Continue readingVT Interfaith (good read, local events): GREEN MOUNTAINS, BLUE WATER: Earth Care News from Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL) February 2015 In this newsletter: Help VTIPL Match Our Challenge Grant! Greening Our Religions: Film & Discussion Series Ecumenical Lenten Carbon Fast Film Showing: “Wisdom to Survive,” Mar. 28, Montpelier Loss of Arctic Sea Ice: Cause […]
Continue readingAs designers, we all believe our work can have a major impact on the world live in, and we strive each day to help make that impact. We are lucky to have a career that provides the opportunity to give back to our community. When you gather a group of people who share two common […]
Continue readingThe New England Campus Sustainability Forum (NECSF) Mini Grants 2015: NECSF is offering mini-grants of up to $1000 for qualifying projects from student-run organizations at colleges and universities in New England. Grants will be awarded to a limited number of projects that will promote and implement sustainability efforts on campus. Students groups at under-resourced institutions, […]
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