Upcoming Events

2010 Renewable Energy Northeast Conference

05/19/10—Manchester, VT

Renewable Energy Vermont is gearing up for their upcoming Northeast Conference, Distributed Energy, Wednesday, May 19 at the Equinox Resort, in Manchester.

Event highlights include workshops on alternative energy sources, exhibits, and a networking reception. For more information, visit www.REVermont.org or call (802) 865-5202.

Competition Seeks Ideas for Community Change

04/21/10—Online

Vermont's own Green Mountain Coffee has partnered with Ashoka's Changemakers to launch the nationwide "Revelation to Change" competition. This online competition is accepting nominations for individuals and organizations who have innovative ideas for community solutions.  Winners will be judged on innovation, social impact and long-term sustainability. For more information, or to nominate an individual or organization, visit, www.changemakers.com. Entries will be accepted until April 21,...

Wastewater Management Workshop in Colchester

04/08/10—Colchester, VT

The Yankee On-Site Water Association will be hosting  Septic Systems and out Lakes, Ponds and Rivers: Whats the Problem?, a workshop on the links between onsite wastewater management and water quality in rivers, ponds and lakes. Hear from experts from the University of Rhode Island's on-site wastewater training center, a panel of area regulators, scientists, technology vendors, and water quality professionals.  There will also be an afternoon tour of some of the advanced treatment...

2010 Pedestrian and Bicyclist Summit

03/27/10—St. Michael's College, Colchester, VT

The Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Motion are have joined together to sponsor the 2010 Bike/Pedestrian Summit at St. Michael's College on Saturday, March 27.  The half-day summit will include workshops on Trail Finding, Safe Routes to School, geocaching, getting around without a car, and discussions on improvements to local and national bicycle and pedestrian networks.  The featured speaker will be Mary Collins, author of American Idle: A Journey...

Algae and Energy Conference at UVM

03/17/10—Burlington, VT

University of Vermont, Vermont Susatainable Jobs Fund and Vermont EPSCoR have partnered to host, Algae and Energy in the Northeast: Advancing Knowlegde, Research and Innovation, March 17 and 18 at the University of Vermont campus.

The two-day conference will include morning and afternoon presentaions, panel discussions and a keynote address by Dr. Al Darzins, from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.  For more information, or to register, visit UVM's website. Registration closes...