This Commentary is by William Graham of Stowe Vermont. Genius can be defined in many ways. A genius is someone who sees connections when others do not. Similarly, leadership can manifest itself in many forms. For me, being a leader is skillfully articulating and then courageously acting on opportunities that benefit the most people in […]
Sandra Levine Commentary: Tools for an energy transformation
This commentary is by Sandra Levine, who is a senior attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation in Montpelier. From this summer’s sweltering heat in the usually cool Pacific Northwest, to the heat wave that grounded airplanes in Arizona, there is no question that the impacts of climate change are upon us. The recent draft of […]
Shay Totten Commentary: GOP economic message fails to connect with Vermont reality
This commentary is by Shay Totten, of Burlington, who is a former journalist and political columnist. Can we end this tired old trope that only conservatives understand business and liberals can’t “connect” with people when it comes to jobs, the economy and their personal pocketbook? Reading Mike Smith’s column: (“Democrats fail to connect with economic […]
Karen Glitman Commentary: Shaving Summer’s Peak Energy Demand
This commentary is by Karen Glitman, who is the director of Efficiency Vermont August has brought its share of warm, humid days. Many Vermonters rely on electric-powered air conditioning, heat pumps and fans to get relief from the heat. These cooling solutions make us more comfortable, but with the exception of heat pumps, these products […]
McCormack and Sullivan Commentary: Trump’s climate stance hurts Vermont
Sen. Dick McCormick of Windsor County and Rep. Mary Sullivan of Burlington, are co-chairs of the Climate Solutions Caucus of the Vermont General Assembly. On the global stage, President Trump’s unilateral action is an abdication of America’s leadership. His disregard for our strategic allies and global trading partners will have immediate and long-term implications. His […]
Dan Jones Commentary: Taking the Next Step
Dan Jones is a managing partner in Net Zero Vermont and a former chair of the Montpelier Energy Advisory Committee We have run out of time. Even with a few good days scattered in after two-and-a-half months of fairly constant rain, we can all share in a dispiriting view of what our climate-changed future might […]
