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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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As national leaders, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Oregon round out the top five in the ACEEE Scorecard. Rhode Island’s third place ranking in this report, up from fourth last year, demonstrates that our investments in electric and natural gas energy efficiency programs are paying off.”.

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BF Expands State Energy Rankings With Natural Gas, Lowest Emissions And Biofuels Leaders

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In this year’s State Rankings Report, Business Facilities expanded its established energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. Southwest Vermont Washington Wind Power Wyoming Business Facilities Economic Development rankings'

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Energy Efficiency: California Regains Top Spot, Ties With Massachusetts

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The balance of the top 10 consisted of Vermont (3), Rhode Island (4), Connecticut and New York (tied for 5), Oregon (7), Washington state (8), Maryland (9), and Minnesota (10). Here are the leaders in each category: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont are the top states in utility-sector energy efficiency programs and policies.

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Solar Energy: What Does it Cost?

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And don’t forget, solar energy systems installed in Vermont are EXEMPT FROM RETAIL SALES TAX! As of October 2008, 77 cities and towns in New Hampshire have adopted a property tax exemption for one or more renewable energy sources. ft. - $12,500 Space Heating for 2,000 sq.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. California, with its vast array of desert solar panel farms, easily tops our annual list of Installed Solar Power Capacity Leaders.

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Less Is More In New England

Business Facilities

The Vermont Department of Labor reported the state’s March 2017 unemployment rate was 3 percent, whereas it was 3.3 Franklin’s Tri-County Regional Technical High School offers programs in manufacturing, engineering, technology, electrical wiring technology, metal fabrication, computer information systems and more.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. Horizon Residential Energy Services Maine, LLC. Vermont Green Building Network. Vermont Heating & Ventilating Company Inc. Byrne Electrical Specialists. JMPE Electrical Engineering. Schneider-Electric. Group Mackenzie Inc.