The town's Energy Committee is distributing a study exploring the feasibility of a low-impact hydro project.

Alex Chadwick examines the future of nuclear power one year after the Fukushima Diichi nuclear disaster.

An effort to gain public ownership of the statewide transmission grid has stalled in the face of strong opposition from the governor and utility lobbyists. Lawmakers are now debating whether to study the idea.

VPR's John Dillon analyzes energy issues facing the state including the CVPS/Green Mountain Power suit against Vermont Yankee and the nuclear power plant's lawsuit against the state.

Vermont's draft Comprehensive Energy Plan sets a goal of 90 percent renewable energy sources by 2050.

Vermont's Energy Commissioner says the new code, which became effective October 1st, updates the state's standard to be more in line with the current international energy conservation code.

Gov. Peter Shumlin has announced the launch of a new government website that he says will serve as a one-stop source of information related to the state's energy plan. Comment: What revisions would you make to the state's energy plan?

Governor Peter Shumlin spent much of this winter focused on his plan to overhaul the state's health care system, but now he turns his attention to a number of energy issues.

Governor Peter Shumlin upset some lawmakers last week when he opposed a fee on electric bills one day after the House had endorsed it. Now Shumlin is proposing an idea he says will spare consumers and help pay for renewable energy development.

Advocates for commercial wind projects say Vermont lags behind other New England states in developing wind as a source of power. But opponents say that's a good thing. Our guests debate the benefits and downsides.

The head of Vermont's largest electric utility said political leaders need to get involved in negotiations over the future of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant.

Energy and the future of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant will top the agenda when the state's leading manufacturers' group holds its annual meeting in Montpelier.

Vermont is seeking more than $200 million in stimulus money for a variety of smart grid and broadband projects.

Vermont Community Wind says it's scaling back plans on a proposed 80 Megawatt wind farm west of Rutland.

The Vermont House has passed legislation to boost Vermont's renewable energy industry - over the objections of Gov. Jim Douglas and some business leaders.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Burlington Free Press environmental reporter, Candy Page.

The Vermont Senate has advanced a bill that would allow cities and towns to help property owners finance renewable energy and efficiency improvements.

Congressman Peter Welch says Vermont's previous efforts to improve energy efficiency should be duplicated at the national level.

Bob Kinzel talks with Congressman Peter Welch about the nation’s economic situation and how the new Federal stimulus law might benefit Vermont's renewable energy industry.

Wind energy advocates want the Douglas administration to lift its ban on large-scale wind projects on state-owned land. They say Vermont needs to explore all options as it looks for new energy resources.