Danielle Bombardier, has found an opportunity for employment and growth in the expansion of renewable energy projects in Vermont. Originally drawn to the work by the potential for advancement, training, and access to benefits for her family, she is now excited about the chance to put her skills to use into the clean energy sector.…
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Nearly 18,000 Vermonters work in fields related to energy efficiency and renewable energy, which is over 4% of Vermont’s workforce. These jobs include electricians installing solar panels, carpenters and technicians insulating homes, and plumbers improving heating systems. Nunez Electric & Solar, a renewable energy company located in Swanton, VT, is one electrical company that is…
We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Brighton. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Advance a Brighton Recreation Program Revitalize and Beautify the Downtown Make Brighton an ATV Destination Support Business Growth and Economic Development Read the Report and Action Plan To learn more about Brighton, read the 2016 Brighton Community…
