Vermont's Air National Guard is planning to build the state's largest solar energy project.
South Burlington, Vermont - March 2, 2009
Vermont's Air National Guard is planning to build the state's largest solar energy project.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, announced a $5 million appropriation from the Department of Defense.
Planning on the project has just begun, but guard officials said construction could begin next spring and be producing energy by the end of 2010.
Sanders said it will help the base cut its dependence on foreign oil and cut its electricity bills by 20 percent.
"This project will not only help the Vermont National Guard reduce its electric bill and its carbon footprint, but it will be a major step forward in moving our state toward a greener economy which relies more and more on sustainable energy," Sanders said.
Kate Duffy will have more on the project tonight on the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m.
Vermont's Air National Guard is planning to build the state's largest solar energy project.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, announced a $5 million appropriation from the Department of Defense.
Planning on the project has just begun, but guard officials said construction could begin next spring and be producing energy by the end of 2010.
Sanders said it will help the base cut its dependence on foreign oil and cut its electricity bills by 20 percent.
"This project will not only help the Vermont National Guard reduce its electric bill and its carbon footprint, but it will be a major step forward in moving our state toward a greener economy which relies more and more on sustainable energy," Sanders said.
Kate Duffy will have more on the project tonight on the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m.
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