January 21, 2010
The City of Montpelier has just been awarded an $8 million grant for a District Energy plant. It’s a great day for Montpelier. They’re well on their way to implementing the dream of enVision Montpelier and becoming this country’s first sustainable state capital. Secretary Chu Announces More Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment […]
January 11, 2010
The VT Center for Geographic Information is partnering with UNH Extension to bring the following hands-on workshops to VT Technical College on March 30. Brochure: http://extension.unh.edu/GISGPS/documents/GISVTMar10.pdf Making Maps the Google Way:Learn how to make interactive and 3D maps using free Google mapping tools!This course explores the basics of Google Earth and Google Maps with a […]
January 7, 2010
Please save the date, the Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP) will be hosting an application workshop on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 here at our offices at National Life (6th Floor Calvin Coolidge Room), 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont. Registration and refreshments will begin at 8:30AM with the program starting at 9AM. Please find the […]
January 4, 2010
There is a small chance that additional ARRA funds may be available to municipalities seeking Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for eligible projects that can proceed by June 17, 2010. This email is being sent to municipalities with projects on the State FY 2010 priority list that may have projects that could meet the […]
December 22, 2009
Grants are available for the purchase of emergency shelter generators through VEM. See the following information. Applications and other forms for this year’s Emergency Shelter Generator Grant program are now on the VEM web site at http://www.dps.state.vt.us/vem/generator2009/index.html. Or you can go to www.vemvt.com and click on the link on the top right of the page.Questions […]
December 16, 2009
“Building Resilience and Recovery through Regional Foods” on Transition Vermont Time: January 7, 2010 from 7pm to 9pmLocation: Vermont College of Fine Arts, Chapel, Montpelier, upstairs from the Wood Art GalleryOrganized By: Annie McCleary Event Description:Ken Meter will discuss how local food networks thrive, how local officials can help strengthen economies, and how regionally-grown food […]
December 1, 2009
CVRPC WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT The 2011 Provisions of Chapter 117: What Do They Mean to Your Town? Wednesday, December 16, 20095:30 -7:00 PM (A light meal will be provided.)CVRPC Offices, 29 Main Street Montpelier, VT Did you know that the 2004 legislative amendments to the Vermont Municipal and Regional Planning and Development Act (aka Chapter 117) […]
November 30, 2009
Here are some topics and presenters that have done workshops funded with MEG (Municipal Education Funds). These funds are available until May 2010 from the Department of Housing and Community Affairs. For more information on the grant funds and application process, go to www.dhca.state.vt.us/Planning/MEG.htm. DRB Review Process: How to Proceed with Challenging Applications, Presenter: VLCT […]
November 24, 2009
These frequently asked questions are very helpful in refining the application requirements. A list of Frequently Asked Questions on the EECBG RFP is now posted on the VT Department of Public Service’s website at: http://publicservice.vermont.gov/energy/ee_cleanenergyfund.html.
November 17, 2009
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG)>> Competitive Local Government Sub-Grants > The Clean Energy Development Fund is seeking proposals from eligible > units of local government for projects that implement energy > efficiency measures in buildings and transportation, install energy > efficient traffic signals and street lighting; provide energy > efficiency financial incentive programs, […]