Energy

Sponsored by Liquid Measurement Systems and underwritten by the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VTPTAC), this high-profile event will feature and showcase sensors, electronics and robotics as high-growth sectors and market opportunities for Vermont's economy and Vermont Chamber members, as well as an impressive lineup of speakers from the above industry leaders that will discuss supply chain and sourcing opportunities. Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association.

Simultaneous to the Vermont Chamber event was a protest outside by members of 'Peace' organizations including 'No Lockheed' and the 'Peace and Justice Center', unhappy with Vermont engaging with 'war economy' businesses in an effort to promote state business development.

Regular meetings are held in the auditorium at Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pushes to make federal regulators enforce a law against excessive oil market speculation that experts say has driven up gasoline prices. 
Sanders also addresses congressional budget negotiations. A member of the Senate Budget Committee, Sanders explains his position that any deficit-reduction package match new revenue with spending cuts.
 

Gov. Peter Shumlin signs H.56, The Vermont Energy Act, promoting renewable energy development and clean energy jobs, at the commissioning of a 150kW solar array at the Farm at South Village in South Burlington.  The array provides carbon-free electricity for 100% of the Farm at South Village and South Village Community's energy consumption needs.  The array will also provide clean energy to the City of South Burlington for the City's traffic lights.