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Join the Vermont Climate Pledge Coalition

All Vermont municipalities, non-profits, colleges and universities, and businesses are invited to join the Coalition and do all they can to reduce carbon emissions to help Vermont meet the U.S. commitments in the Paris Climate Agreement.

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Communities: Burlington

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Generating Clean Energy on Under-Utilized Land

A local Vermont business showcases an innovative approach to alternative energy generation that builds community partnership and collaboration, helps to position key local organizations, businesses and institutions as climate economy leaders, and offsets over 20,000 tons of carbon.

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Communities: Burlington

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Vermont’s First LEED Certified Building: ECHO

Burlington’s ECHO Center’s strong commitment to the environment extends beyond its educational and outreach linked to Lake Champlain. Its reaches every part of its buildings and surroundings. Did you know that ECHO was Vermont’s first LEED Certified building? It is also the only lake aquarium in the U.S. to hold this honor!

Categories: Business

Communities: Burlington

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Bread Biking through Burlington

Caleb Hoh works for his family’s bakery, August First, biking through Burlington equipped with a bread box to sell baked goods to residents from college students to the mayor. Caleb sees the biking as a positive force: more “human” and fun than if he were in a car….and it helps August First to reach people without increasing their carbon footprint!

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Communities: Burlington

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CarShare Vermont: Transforming Vermont’s Energy Sector One Car at a Time

CarShare Vermont offers Vermonters a great alternative to owning a car. By providing access to affordable, convenient, and reliable cars CarShare Vermont offers transportation to people who cannot or do not want to maintain their own vehicle. AND it has a positive impacts on the environmental, social, and economic wellbeing of Vermont and our planet.

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Communities: Burlington

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