Net-zero energy homes gaining popularity in Vermont (Middlebury Campus)
Long before "eco-friendly" became the catchphrase of celebrity homeowners, Vermonters considered environmental consciousness a central tenet to responsible living. Groups such as the Vermont Green Building Network, Efficiency Vermont and Vermont Builds Greener, as well as a growing number of individuals, are working to advocate the construction of green homes.

Vermont treasurer wants gas tax for road infrastructure (The Trucker)
MONTPELIER , Vt. — Vermont Treasurer Jeb Spaulding wants to increase the state tax on motor fuels as a way to pay for bridge projects. A report by Spaulding says the 5-cent-a-gallon tax would raise $20 million a year and help reduce a backlog of needed bridge repairs and replacement.

Central Vermont utility prices stock offering (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Central Vermont Public Service Corp. said Wednesday it has set a price of $19 per share for a public offering of nearly 1.2 million newly issued common shares.

National Life installs Vermont's largest solar array (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
MONTPELIER -- It was cloudy and snowing Wednesday when Gov. James Douglas joined an insurance company CEO in throwing a switch on Vermont's largest solar energy installation to date. ... - By DAVE GRAM The Associated Press

Yale falls to Vermont (New Haven Register)
Colin McIntosh and Maurice Joseph led a balanced attack with 17 points each as Vermont defeated Yale 89-58 in a non-league home game Tuesday night. Norwalk's Mike Trimboli had 16 points and 7 assists for Vermont. Ross Morin had 13 points and Garrett Fiddler 11 points for Yale (0-2).