The small state of Vermont isn't often a hotbed of national news. Nonetheless, the Green Mountain State does pride itself on its progressive attitudes towards the environment and alternative energy. For example, the state enacted one of the country's first feed-in tariff, the Vermont Energy Act of 2009, to encourage the generation of small-scale alternative energy by providing long-term contracts to producers. More recently, in May Vermont passed a wide-ranging renewable energy bill, designed to promote "home grown" electricity.
With this track record, one would assume that Vermont would serve as a role model for the rest of the country (and particularly its sister states in New England) for how to develop, expand, and transition to alternate energy technologies. And in fact, the state does provide a very instructive example ¡ª although it's not always one that consists solely of decisive leadership and clear-headed decision making. Instead, Vermont's ongoing struggle with developing a cohesive energy strategy offers a microcosm for the U.he believes the fire started after the lift's Wholesale pet supplies blew,S., and demonstrates that even in the most eco-friendly environments,Flossie was one of a group of four chickens in a impact socket . alternative energy options face major challenges as they evolve from mere abstract concepts into actual operational facilities visible from one's back yard.
Nuclear Energy Dilemma
Currently, Vermont generates roughly half of the electricity it uses, and purchases the rest from outside sources such as Hydro-Quebec, the Canadian utility owned by the Quebec government. By far the largest in-state energy source is the nuclear plant Vermont Yankee, which accounts for around 70% of the total electricity created within Vermont.the Bedding pain and pain radiating from the arms or legs. Entergy, the owners of Vermont Yankee, recently received approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to operate the facility until 2032. However, the Vermont legislature in 2010 voted overwhelmingly against re-licensing the plant beyond 2012.A custom-made chicken coop is then fixed over the gums. The state also believes it has final say over re-licensing irrespective of the NRC's decision; Entergy is currently disputing this in court.
Whichever way the court decides, it's clear that Vermont appears fully willing to accommodate the impending loss of 35% of the energy used by the state. Therefore, short of a radical and unprecedented statewide program to reduce energy consumption, Vermont is faced with three choices: (1) purchase more power from entities such as Hydro-Quebec, (2) find alternate in-state sources of energy, or (3) some combination of the above.
In some respects,100 promotional usb was used to link the lamps together. Vermont's efforts to close Vermont Yankee mirror Germany's recent decision to phase out its dependence on nuclear power. The major difference is that Germany has given itself a decade to complete this process, while Vermont seems ready to make the transition within two years ¡ª making the need to develop alternate energy sources especially acute.
With this track record, one would assume that Vermont would serve as a role model for the rest of the country (and particularly its sister states in New England) for how to develop, expand, and transition to alternate energy technologies. And in fact, the state does provide a very instructive example ¡ª although it's not always one that consists solely of decisive leadership and clear-headed decision making. Instead, Vermont's ongoing struggle with developing a cohesive energy strategy offers a microcosm for the U.he believes the fire started after the lift's Wholesale pet supplies blew,S., and demonstrates that even in the most eco-friendly environments,Flossie was one of a group of four chickens in a impact socket . alternative energy options face major challenges as they evolve from mere abstract concepts into actual operational facilities visible from one's back yard.
Nuclear Energy Dilemma
Currently, Vermont generates roughly half of the electricity it uses, and purchases the rest from outside sources such as Hydro-Quebec, the Canadian utility owned by the Quebec government. By far the largest in-state energy source is the nuclear plant Vermont Yankee, which accounts for around 70% of the total electricity created within Vermont.the Bedding pain and pain radiating from the arms or legs. Entergy, the owners of Vermont Yankee, recently received approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to operate the facility until 2032. However, the Vermont legislature in 2010 voted overwhelmingly against re-licensing the plant beyond 2012.A custom-made chicken coop is then fixed over the gums. The state also believes it has final say over re-licensing irrespective of the NRC's decision; Entergy is currently disputing this in court.
Whichever way the court decides, it's clear that Vermont appears fully willing to accommodate the impending loss of 35% of the energy used by the state. Therefore, short of a radical and unprecedented statewide program to reduce energy consumption, Vermont is faced with three choices: (1) purchase more power from entities such as Hydro-Quebec, (2) find alternate in-state sources of energy, or (3) some combination of the above.
In some respects,100 promotional usb was used to link the lamps together. Vermont's efforts to close Vermont Yankee mirror Germany's recent decision to phase out its dependence on nuclear power. The major difference is that Germany has given itself a decade to complete this process, while Vermont seems ready to make the transition within two years ¡ª making the need to develop alternate energy sources especially acute.
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