Vermont climate change group urges use of renewable energy

[jpak]

http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/articles/2007/10/27/vt_climate_change_group_urges_use_of_renewable_energy/

MONTPELIER - A governor's commission responsible for making recommendations on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions has suggested that the state expand energy efficiency programs, support renewable energy, and team up with its colleges and universities to develop a "green economy" in Vermont.

In its final report released yesterday, the six-member panel concluded the state could serve as a national model and urged the governor to extend the state's energy efficiency programs for electricity and gas to heating oil and other fuels and explore ways to boost investments in renewable energy, such as wind power.

After nearly two years of research, the climate change commission also recommended a long-term relationship between the state an its academic institutions, led by the University of Vermont. The partnership would oversee research and outreach on climate change and encourage the creation of innovations and jobs related to environmental technologies.

"If Vermont is going to be successful in creating a new green economy, developing a sustainable partnership and delivery system is essential," said Ernie Pomerleau, the commission's chairman, and a Burlington developer.

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[NNadir]

1. One always loves to hear from "green" developers.

No doubt he has great plans for biofuel cars to get back and forth from his commercial developments at the Burlington Walmart Shopping Plaza and his tract of affordable 5000 square foot houses on 2 acre lots starting at $700,000.