A Different Kind of Fuel Dealer

is a 15-year-old full service fuel dealer serving 2,500 members and customers in northwestern and central Vermont. The Co-op delivers heating oil, kerosene, and wood pellets and maintains, replaces and repairs a wide range of residential heating equipment. Quality service and member savings are front and center for General Manager John Quinney, but the Co-op…

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Generating Clean Energy on Underutilized Land

Burlington-based Encore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy company specializing in commercial, industrial, and community-scale solar PV systems and 21st century solutions for underutilized property. Encore’s projects showcase an innovative approach to alternative energy generation that build community partnership and collaboration, help to position key Vermont organizations, businesses and institutions as climate economy…

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Hardwick Community Visit Report – 2016

We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Hardwick. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Open a Recreational Center and Expand Recreation Opportunities Expand Jeudevine Library Space and Services Enhance Hardwick’s Downtown and Build a Business and Economic Development Network Build a School and Community Partnership and Develop Mentorship and Career Building…

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