Tag Archives: energy

The Environmental Case for Refurbished Computers

November 1, 2011 – 4:28 pm

From our long time colleagues at Tech Soup: One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. That in itself is good and useful, but a surprising additional aspect of this is that refurbished and remanufactured electronic devices provide the most environmentally friendly way to acquire [...]

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News: Renewable Energy VT Awards

October 24, 2011 – 8:33 am

Burlington, VT — The 2011 Vermont’s Renewable Energy Conference, held last week at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, included roughly 600 renewable energy businesses, policy makers, and innovators who came together to discuss ideas and strategies on how the state can continue to forge ahead as a leader in the sustainability and renewable sectors. [...]

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News: Dept. of Public Service Wants Your Energy Comments

October 12, 2011 – 3:26 pm

Media Release October 7,2011 The Department of Public Service has extended the deadline for written comments regarding the draft Comprehensive Energy Plan to November 4, 2011, after receiving requests from regional planning commissions, the Vermont Energy Partnership, the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority, and others for additional time to comment.  Written comments on the PUBLIC [...]

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Connect: Public Hearings on the State Comprehensive Energy Plan

September 28, 2011 – 1:30 pm

The Vermont Department of Public Service will hold public hearings on the State of Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan.  The public is invited to comment at the following forums: Middlebury – Sept. 27st (7-9 pm) Middlebury High School (73 Charles Avenue) Brattleboro – Sept. 28th (7-9 pm) Brattleboro Union High School (131 Fairground Road) Rutland – [...]

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Training – Rebel in a Polyester Sash: How Breaking the Rules Builds Better Organizational Culture

August 16, 2011 – 4:07 pm

Thanks to Bratt Meyer our friend at the Nonprofit Technology Network,(NTEN) for passing on this exciting webinar to Common Good Vermont. Activists, development, and event outreach staff and community media folks will find this most useful! When: Thursday, August 18, 11:00 am Pacific Time Cost: $35 for NTEN Members / $70 for non-members Presented by: [...]

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Donation Alert: Apply to Host a Wind Turbine

June 22, 2011 – 1:36 pm

Thanks to Joanne Heidkamp of Green Mountain Power Heidkamp@greenmountainpower.biz for sharing this opportunity with Common Good Vermont. Have something you’d like to share with Vermont’s nonprofit community? Contact Nick Carter, Coordinator@CommonGoodVT.org, (802) 862 – 1645 ext.21 Opportunity for Non-Profits: Apply to Host a Wind Turbine Green Mountain Power is inviting non-profit organizations in GMP service [...]

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Fresh Energy Can Save You Money

March 7, 2011 – 3:36 pm

Tiffany Bluemle, Executive Director of Vermont Works for Women posted this in their latest newsletter: At VWW, we are constantly looking for opportunities to train women in careers that lead to economic independence. When we can do this and address an important issue like global warming, it’s even better.  Such is the case with FRESH [...]

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VEEP Launches New Energy Resource

July 1, 2010 – 9:30 am

VEEP–Vermont Energy Education Program– is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved website! VEEP helps people to learn about energy- what it is and how to use it wisely. This site has all the resources you need to get started. Read about our programs. Or, you can schedule a VEEP presentation for [...]

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Watch Now: Make Strategic Planing Work for You 4/1/10

April 12, 2010 – 11:53 am

Now available at the online archives for you to watch, comment and ask questions! Strategic Plans are living documents meant to guide your organizational priorities and future direction. Watch this panel of experienced nonprofit leaders for an informative and engaging discussion of why and how strategic thinking + planning can improve your nonprofit’s outcomes. Post [...]

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