Category Archives: Energy

Vermont Energy Investment Corp. Summer Internships

Vermont Energy Investment Corp. (VEIC) is offering 11 internships this summer. Cyber Security Intern Energy Data Analyst Intern Engineering Intern Financing Strategies Intern Rebate Process. Optimization Efficient Products Intern Sustainable Facilities Intern HR/Social Justice Intern Graphic Design Intern Drive Electric Intern Accounting Intern The posting are listed here: https://www.veic.org/company/careers/internships VEIC is located in Burlington, near […]

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And the winner of the 2016 Kill-A-Watt Challenge is…

Whew! After a busy month, I am ready to announce the winner of this year’s Kill-A-Watt Challenge.  So!  Drum roll please………………. The winner of the 2016 Kill-A-Watt Challenge is:  371 Main St! 371 Main Street residents racked up their scores by a combination of energy savings (a 16% reduction!) and event participation.  So now, 371 […]

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Invitation to SISE 2016: Nexus in Chicago

The University of Illinois at Chicago presents the 6th Annual Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy In partnership with Argonne National Laboratory; Clean Energy Trust; Institute for Sustainability & Energy at Northwestern (Northwestern University); Loyola University; UI LABS; University of Chicago; Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (Illinois Institute of Technology)   The SISE Program The […]

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THE STATE OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION 2015: EMISSIONS METRICS, CONSUMPTION TRENDS & STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

The State of Sustainability in Higher Education 2015: Emissions Metrics, Consumption Trends & Strategies for Success  A report from Sightlines and The Sustainability Institute at the University of New Hampshire A great read if you want to see how campuses are doing collectively across the United States. Champlain College’s data is included, as Sightlines conducts […]

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Vermont Clean Cities Coalition Spring Semester Internship

Vermont Clean Cities Coalition. We are pleased to announce the launch of the Summer 2016 term of the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program (CCUWDP). This summer, an internship position will be available with the Vermont Clean Cities Coalition.  This is a wonderful opportunity for students looking to gain experience in […]

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VT Interfaith Power and Light newsletter

In this newsletter: Last Call to Register for VECAN conference Gas Pipeline- Public Service Board Hearings Creating a Culture of Clean Water Merchants of Doubt Documentary Paris Climate Talks: A Prayer and Blogs Jobs, Justice, Climate Rally in Boston: Dec. 12 Climate Deal is Best Hope for Peace USCCB Leader Signs Onto Climate Appeal Pope […]

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Sustain Champlain – Fall 2015 in review

In this our tenth year of Sustain Champlain, we’ve continued making strong headway in making our campus and community a more sustainable place to work/live/study. Here’s a glimpse as to what we’ve been up to: Student Eco-Reps 16 Student Eco-Reps representing  diverse academic fields have explored themes including: Waste, Transportation & Conscious Consumption 5 students […]

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VECAN Conference – Dec. 5: Early Discount Registration Ends Soon!

Dear Members, Activists and Friends, Early Bird Registration  Ends Soon! Register Today! Our favorite opportunity to join together in the fight against climate change is only weeks away. We hope you’ll join us at VECAN’s 8thAnnual Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference.  When:December 5, 2015–9:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m Where: Lake Morey Inn – Fairlee, Vermont […]

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City Market Tour – Nov. 17th

City Market Tour Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:45am-11:15 Come see behind the scenes at City Market – with a tour given by Champlain Alum Brent Demers… a look at innovative waste stream reduction & recycling; energy efficiency and renewable energy, and much more! Meet at 9:45 am at the corner of S. Willard & Main […]

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Energy Upgrade Program for rental properties in Burlington

Off-Campus Students – encourage your rental property owners to participate in this great opportunity! Is your residential rental building ready for an energy upgrade?  Burlington Electric Department & Vermont Gas are partnering up to offer Burlington building owners a great deal on upgrading their buildings and becoming energy ready for an efficient future. Burlington is […]

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