Energy

Whistle Where You Work: Episode 25 - 'Climategate' and Nuclear Power in the USA 04/02/2010

WWYW is a multimedia program focusing on issues of accountability, that is produced by the Government Accountability Project, the nation’s leading whistleblower protection and advocacy organization. This episode deals with the 'Climategate', which found errors in a recent IPCC report fueling sentiments among the global warming skeptics. Melanie Fitzpatrick of the Union of Concerned Scientists, and Rick Piltz of Climate Science Watch discuss the issue. Followed by Paul Gunter, Director of Beyond Nuclear, commenting on the Obama Administration's push to build new nuclear power plants.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Energy Conservation Grants for Vermont Communities 03/29/2010

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Gov. James Douglas announce energy efficiency and conservation grants for 147 schools, towns, and cities across the state.

Interview and Press Conference with Dr. Helen Caldicott 03/29/2010

Dr. Helen Caldicott is internationally renown for her work to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age and the necessary changes in human behavior to stop environmental destruction. She is interviewed by Nick Carter and Sam Mayfield on her visit, followed by a press conference addressing Vermont's future relationship with Vermont Yankee.

Media is invited to a press conference with Dr. Caldicott on Monday, March 29th, 3:30-4:00 pm at Main Street Landing in Burlington (in the lobby area). Contact Jarred Cobb/Greenpeace for press conference details: or 802 881 0315/Cell: 603 770 8679.

Burlington Center for Community and Neighborhoods - Neighborhood Night of Success 03/25/2010

The Neighborhood Night of Success is an opportunity to come together and celebrate what makes Burlington a great place to live, work and play. Individuals, groups and businesses are honored for their work. The event is sponsored by AARP, Merchants Bank and Burlington's Center for Community and Neighborhood, a division of CEDO.

Preservation Burlington: Energy Efficiency for Older and Historic Homes 03/25/2010

Monthly call in show hosted by Preservation Burlington. This month's show features guest David Keefe. Dave is the Manager of Training Services for the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, and a former contractor who now provides consulting and training services related to building performance.

The Burlington Power Program - Solar Financing Made Easy 03/24/2010

DC Energy Innovations, quality installers of solar electric and wind energy systems, presents a free seminar focusing on the Burlington POWER program. The POWER program was recently approved by city voters this past Town Election Day. It is the first of its kind in Vermont. It allows the Burlington Electric Department to borrow money and loan it to city property owners (homeowners or businesses) who pay property taxes to invest in solar electric and other energy efficiency systems for their buildings. The loans are long term (up to 20 years) and at a low interest rate. The seminar will cover basic information about solar electric systems - what they look like, how they work, how much power they produce and ballpark costs. We will then be joined by Chris Burns, from the Burlington Electric Department, who will talk about the POWER program in detail. He will discuss the goals of the POWER program, how it will work and where BED is in the process of developing it.

Wonderful World of Sustainable Transportation: Bike Recycle Vermont - A Program of Local Motion 03/23/2010

Chittenden County Transit Authority General Manager Chris Cole, Local Motion Director Chapin Spencer, Annie Bourdon of CarShare Vermont and other transportation leaders discuss transportation issues, ideas and initiatives. This month, Chapin speaks with Mark Rowell, BRV Shop Manager, Dan Hock, BRV AmeriCorps*VISTA and Christine Hill, BRV volunteer on 'Bike Recycle Vermont'

Nuclear Free Future: How Much Does Vermont Yankee Cost Vermonters 03/22/2010

Host Margaret Harrington is joined by Representative Suzi Wizowaty and Maggie Gundersen to discuss the financial and other costs associate with Vermont Yankee.

Burlington Legacy Project Annual Town Meeting 03/18/2010

This community event outlines a re-engagment process on how to achieve the sustainability vision set forth 20 years ago, has the Legacy Steering Committee and staff report on the last 10 years in realizing priority actions set 10 years ago. Jeanne Collins, Superintendent, Burlington School District, receiveds the 'Peter Clavelle Award' for her efforts to help 'improve our economic, social and environmental health for future generations'.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 03/16/2010

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Attn: The middle part of the meeting is missing due to a damaged tape.

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Summer Video Production Internship - Applications Open

Town Meeting TV is hiring two paid interns to join our production team for the summer! The program will run from Monday, June 24th until Friday, August 16th (8 weeks). $17 an hour, approximately 8 hours per week. We are looking for folks who have basic or intermediate experience with video recording and editing on Adobe Premiere. Interns will work with the Town Meeting TV Co-Directors to pick stories or events that they would like to cover in our community, practice outreach skills, then shoot and edit video that will be broadcasted on Town Meeting TV's YouTube and cable channels. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter (including why they are interested in this position and any relevant experience) to Jordan at jmitchell@cctv.org. Applications close Friday, May 24th at 5:00PM. For more information, please contact outreach@cctv.org or call 802-862-3966.