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Newspaper articles are organized by category. Within a category the most recent is listed first. articles are listed chronologically.  Recommended articles are marked with an "R".  Electronic editions of the Rutland Herald and the Burlington Free Press are checked almost every day.  Other articles have been forwarded by interested persons.  Please send suggested articles to the Glebe Mountain Group webmaster.

Topics:

Wind Energy
Wind Energy in Other Places
Renewable Energy
Energy Policy at a Crossroads
Nuclear Energy
Hydro - Electric
Solar
General
Energy and Jobs in Londonderry

Wind Energy

"Douglas slow to push efficiency," Rutland Herald Editorial, October 18, 2003

"Winds of change," Rutland Herald, October 11, 2003

R"Resist this power grab," Voice of the Free Press, Burlington Free Press, October 6, 2003

"Turbines fuel debate across Vt." Burlington Free Press, October 6, 2003

"POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Wind power unable to meet expectations," Burlington Free Press, October 5, 2003

R "Wind Power Task Force In Offing," The Caledonian-Record Online Edition, September 26, 2003

"Wind project unveiled for East Haven," Burlington Free Press, September 17, 2003

"Mixed reviews for wind project," Rutland Herald, September 11, 2003

Opposition To Wind Farms On The Rise," The Caledonian-Record Online Edition, September 10, 2003

"IT'S MY TURN: Renewable and clean wind energy can override concerns," Burlington Free Press, August 19, 2003

R "IT'S MY TURN:  Limited potential not worth sacrificing ridges to turbines," Burlington Free Press, August 19. 2003

"An energy answer blows in the wind," Rutland Herald, August 17, 2003

R "A search for consistency," Lawrence G. Slason, Manchester Journal, August 15, 2003

"IT'S MY TURN, Wind farms offer chance for new regulatory model,"  Burlington Free Press, August 14, 2003

"Illuzzi Urges Moratorium On Wind Turbines," Caledonian-Record Online News, August 7, 2003

"Why wind works for Vermont," Rutland Herald, August 2, 2003

"Lawmakers eye wind farms for strict approval process,"  Weekend Reformer, July 26-27, 2003

"CVPS subsidiary backs out of wind power,"  Burlington Free Press, July 26, 2003

"Catamount backs out  of wind project,"  Rutland Herald, July 25, 2003

R "Resisting the wind,"  Burlington Free Press, July 24, 2003

"Green Power: Costs vs. Looks," Caledonian-Record News, July 22, 2003

"Dwyer May Close School Over Wind Farms,"  The Caledonian-Record News, July 12, 2003

"Wind towers not suitable for Northeast Kingdom,"  July 21, 2003

"Battle line drawn over wind proposal,"  Burlington Free Press, July 17, 2003

"Wind Towers Spark Debate,"  The Caledonian-Record News, July 1, 2003

"Wind farm project raises the ghost of Champion," The Chronicle, The Weekly Journal of Orleans County, March 19, 2003

"Windmill research money passed in Londonderry,"  Rutland Herald and Barre-Montpelier Times Argus, March 04, 2003

Wind Energy in Other Places

"Wind Farm Cannot Justify the Cost," Martha's Vinyard Times, October 18, 2003

"Senator argues offshore proposal needs more review," Boston Globe, August 10, 2003

"Landmark case may slow power revolution," Guardian Unlimited Web site, UK, August 10, 2003

"Rich, famous join against Cape Wind," Brattleboro Reformer, August 6, 2003

"Kirby to hold wind power meetings,"  Brattleboro Reformer, August 6, 2003

"West Virginia Governor Joins Exelon,  FPL, Energy to Dedicate Largest Wind Farm in the East,"  FCC Energy Corporate Communications, July 9, 2003

"Group wants birds protected from windpower," Charleston Gazette, June 29, 2003

"Birds vs. windmills: Audubon Society supports comprehensive planning of offshore wind energy projects"  Cape Cod    Times, May 27, 2003

"Firm against the wind,"  The Register, May 8, 2003

"Windfarm accompanied by a lot of hot air,"  Cape Cod Times, May 3, 2003

"The color of money," Boston Globe, April 20, 2003

"Wind turbine project stalls in Cherry Valley"  Cooperstown News Bureau,  March 19, 2003

"Rush to wind farms has noisy price," Chicago Tribune, July 24, 2002

Renewable Energy

"Douglas pedals and peddles energy conservation to state," October 3, 2003

"Grant to fuel state's biorefinery industry," Burlington Free Press, September 18, 2003

"Town plans to clear air," Rutland Herald, September 17, 2003

"Pulling plug will save energy, taxes," Rutland Herald, September 2, 2003

R "IT'S MY TURN: Lower emissions come at great cost," Burlington Free Press, September 3, 2003

"Don't skimp on energy efficiency," Rutland Herald, August 27, 2003

"Survey: Vt. wants in-state renewable power," Rutland Herald, August 27, 2003

"Waste not,"  Rutland Herald, July 19, 2003

"Free electric cars put to diverse uses in Vermont,"  Rutland Herald, July 18, 2003

"Dean wants to make renewable energy a security issue,"   Rutland Herald, June 26, 2003

Editorial: "Renewable energy makes sense for Vermont," Burlington Free Press, June 11, 2003

Editorial: "Facts, not fantasies," Burlington Free Press, June, 04, 2003

Editorial: "Energy leader," Burlington Free Press, May 13, 2003

Editorial: "Its high time to deal with global warming," Burlington Free Press, April 07, 2003

Energy Policy at a Crossroads

"Backwards on energy," Rutland Herald, September 3, 2003

"Power choices," Rutland Herald, August 28, 2003

"Lawmakers reach a deal on renewable energy"  Rutland Herald, May 22, 2003

R Editorial "IT'S MY TURN: Richard Watts and Patrick Flynn" Burlington Free Press, May 04, 2003.

"Secretary of Energy Abraham Calls for 'International Partnership  for the Hydrogen Economy'  DOE News, energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy, April 28, 2003

R "Vermont faces choices over the future of its electric supply" Burlington free Press, April 13, 2003

"Statement by Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham  On House Passage of Energy Legislation"  Congressional Testimony, energy.gov  U.S. Department of Energy, April 11, 2003

Wind turbines produce energy only when the wind blows. Wind turbines are dependent upon a steady source of power, such as nuclear, hydro, or coal.

Nuclear Energy

"Entergy continues its power-increase plans," Rutland Herald, October 23, 2003

"State: Yankee sale doesn't earn power hike," Rutland Herald, October 18, 2003

"Entergy Nuclear told it has 'clean slate' in bid for uprate," Rutland Herald, October 17, 2003

"Entergy asks PSB to reconsider time," Rutland Herald, October 15, 2003

"Credibility gap, 10/10/03," Rutland Herald Editorial, October 10, 2003

"PSB orders sanctions against Entergy," Rutland Herald, October 9, 2003

"State still not sold on Yankee's plan for power hike," Rutland Herald, October 4, 2003

"Yankee wants lower radioactivity criteria," Rutland Herald, October 3, 2003

"Vt. must pay for nuclear waste site," Rutland Herald, October 3, 2003

"Plant down again," Rutland Herald, September 30, 2003

"Vt. Yankee is shut down after steam leak," Rutland Herald, September 27, 2003

"Entergy strikes new deals in bid for uprate," Rutland Herald, September 27, 2003

"Entergy sanctions proposed," Rutland Herald, September 25, 2003

"Getting tough," Rutland Herald, September 23, 2003

"Yankee talks on hold," September 23, 2003

"Entergy expresses 'sincere regret,' "  September 24, 2003

"Yankee talks on hold," Rutland Herald, September 23, 2003

"PBS ready to seek Entergy sanctions," Rutland Herald, September 18, 2003

"Board criticizes information delay over Vt. Yankee," Burlington Free Press, September 18, 2003

"The Associated Press Scientist testifies in favor of Yankee uprate," Rutland Herald, September 17, 2003

"Vt. Yankee visit raises concerns about security," Rutland Herald, September 12, 2003

"Entergy outlines its plans," Rutland Herald, September 10, 2003

"Entergy wants more time to make its case," Rutland Herald, September 9, 2003

"Entergy criticized by PSB," Rutland Herald, September 4, 2003

"Utility board orders Vermont Yankee to produce documents," Burlington Free Press, September 5, 2003

"Group wants Vt. Yankee to reduce its power output," Rutland Herald, September 1, 2003

"Group calls for plant to reduce power," Burlington Free Press, August 31, 2003

"PSB denies anti-nuclear group's motion on Vt. Yankee," Rutland Herald, August 28, 2003

"Public Interest is at stake," Rutland Herald, August 23, 2003

"State: Entergy won't indemnify its ratepayers," Rutland Herald, August 21, 2003

"Yankee power-boost plan called unfeasible," Burlington Free Press, August 20, 2003

"Yankee sends power through grid into N.Y.," Rutland Herald, August 15, 2003

"Warmer water is not harmful," Rutland Herald, August 5, 2003

"Coalition accuses Entergy of withholding plans," Burlington Free Press, August 3, 2003

"Supreme Court upholds sale of Vt. nuclear plant,"  July 26, 2003

"Yankee purchase is upheld,"  Rutland Herald, July 25, 2003

"State cool to Entergy plan to warm river,"  Rutland Herald, July 15, 2003

"Yankee ordered to give more info,"  Rutland Herald, July 13, 2003

"Yankee critics say documents found lacking,"  Rutland Herald, July 9, 2003

"Funds would be used for nuclear-emergency education,"   Burlington Free Press, July 9, 2003

"Towns eye funds for Yankee plan,"   Rutland Herald, July 8, 2003

"Security at Vt. Yankee reverts to private firms,"  Rutland Herald, July 3, 2003

"VT Yankee alert drill reveals problems,"   Rutland Herald,  July 1, 2003

"Yankee evacuation plans questioned,"  Rutland Herald, June 23, 2003

"Yankee's uprate will benefit Vermonters,"   Rutland Herald, June 21, 2003

"Grading the upgrade,"  Rutland Herald, June 20, 2003

"Whistleblower urges against Yankee uprate,"  Rutland Herald, June 20, 2003

"State nuclear expert to sell Entergy stock after questions," Burlington Free Press, June 19, 2003

"VT Yankee upgrade could increase radiation," Burlington Free Press, June 19, 2003

"Yankee uprate effects at issue,"  Rutland Herald, June 17, 2003

"Vt. Yankee owner buys upgrade equipment,"  Burlington Free Press, June 17, 2003

"Hearings start on Yankee uprate,"  Rutland Herald, June 17, 2003

"Assessment of Yankee is crucial,"  Rutland Herald, June 14, 2003

"Vermont Yankee's plans for power production under review,"  Rutland Herald, June 5, 2003

"Eight problem areas revealed in Yankee drill,"  Rutland Herald, May 27, 2003

"Yankee's emergency plan gets state's OK,"  Rutland Herald, May 16, 2003

"State finds too many questions on Yankee plan,"  Rutland Herald, May 10, 2003

"Vt. Yankee's emergency plan is tested,"  Rutland Herald, April 8, 2003

Hydro - Electric

"Hydro opportunities," Editorial, Rutland Herald, October 22, 2003

"Rockingham takes step toward buying dam," Rutland Herald, October 22, 2003

"Vermont renews St. Lawrence power," Burlington Free Press, October 22, 2003

"Utilities seek to join deal on dams," Rutland Herald, October 12, 2003

"Two dams may need $230,000 in repairs," Rutland Herald, October 7, 2003

"Vt. seeks help in dam pursuit," Rutland Herald, October 3, 2003

"State told of advantages in dam purchase," Rutland Herald, August 27, 2003

"Hydro dams make sense for Vermont's Future," Burlington Free Press, August 24, 2003

"State weighs PG&E filing,"  Rutland Herald, July 10, 2003

"IT'S MY TURN: Acquisition group must protect Vermont's energy interests,"  Burlington Free Press, July 3, 2003

"Dams could save money,"   Rutland Herald, June 25, 2003

"Dams still for sale despite Chapter 11,"  Rutland Herald, May 16, 2003

Editorial: "Feasible or fanciful," Burlington Free Press, May 7, 2003

"Vermont weighs taking in hydro-power dams," Burlington Free Press, April 27, 2003

"State may evaluate purchase of dams,"  Rutland Herald, April 10, 2003

Solar 

"Solar flair,"  Rutland Herald, July 12, 2003

"Solarfest event shifts to Poultney,"  Rutland Herald, June 7, 2003

General

"Heating oil prices expected to jump," Rutland Herald, October 8, 2003

"Crippling winter fuel bills possible," Burlington Free Press, October 8, 2003

" Powerful change: Green Mountain Power redesigns office to reshape its culture," Burlington Free Press, October 5, 2003

"Keeping a watch on pollution," October 4, 2003

"Residents air concerns about power line upgrades," Burlington Free Press, October 1, 2003

"IT'S MY TURN: New lines vital for reliable power," Burlington Free Press Editorial, October 1, 2003

"Businesses back power line upgrade," Burlington Free Press, October 01, 2003

"The price of winter," Burlington Free Press, September 23, 2003

"More people signing up for fuel aid," Burlington Free Press, September 23, 2003

"Winter fuel prices heating up," Burlington Free Press, September 23, 2003

"Analysts foretell years of high natural gas costs," Burlington Free Press, September 21, 2003

"Natural gas crisis eases,"  Burlington Free Press, September 18, 2003

"Outage showed Vt.'s strengths, weaknesses," Rutland Herald,  August 23, 2003

"New thinking on energy," Rutland Herald, August 22, 2003

"Editorial: Keeping the lights on," Burlington Free Press, August 22, 2003

"State: Entergy won't protect ratepayers from cost increases," Burlington Free Press, August 22, 2003

"Power dynamics," Rutland Herald, August 16, 2003

"Alarms up and down the border," Burlington Free Press, August 16, 2003

"Backups kept Vermont powered," Burlington Free Press, August 16, 2003

"Vt. protected; minor outages in the north," Rutland Herald, August 14, 2003

"Electric co-op powers up for changes to image, size,"  Burlington Free Press, August 3, 2003

"Northern Vermont electricity project approved,"  Burlington Free Press, July 24, 2003

"Northern Vt. transmission project OK'd,"  Rutland Herald, July 23, 2003

"VELCO agrees to notify landowners,"  Burlington Free Press, July 22, 2003

"Major power line upgrade criticized,"  Rutland Herald, July 16,2003

"Utilities agree with state to lock rates until 2005,"  Rutland Herald, July 11, 2003

"Bottom line in energy," Burlington Free Press, July 08, 2003

"Appointment upsets efficiency supporters,"  Burlington Free Press, July 4, 2003

"Utility veteran tapped for key PSD position,"   Rutland Herald, July 3, 2003

"The public interest,"   Rutland Herald, June 25, 2003

"Greenspan sees high natural gas prices through 2004," Burlington Free Press, June 11, 2003

"Concern about natural gas supply rises," Burlington Free Press, May 24, 2003

"Northern Power sold to Conn. company," Burlington Free Press, May 23, 2003

"Electric utilities laud exceptional earnings," Burlington Free Press, May 16, 2003

"How electric rates are calculated,"  Burlington Free Press, April, 13, 2003

Energy and Jobs in Londonderry

"Conference tackles rural development issues," Rutland Herald, October 1, 2003

"Economists try to assign value to endangered parkway views," Burlington Free Press, September 7, 2003 

"Summer tourism puts the 'green' in Green Mountain State,"  Rutland Herald, May 24, 2003