Efficiency tips to lower your heating bill

Two experts in heating efficiency will share some valuable advice on what we can do around the house to reduce our heating bills this winter. We’ll hear about some small steps that are surprisingly effective, and what goes into a retrofitting an older home.

NE Governors want more home heating aid

Eight Northeastern governors – including Jim Douglas – are urging the U.S. House to approve $5.1 billion in funding to help low income Americans heat their homes next winter.

VPR Evening News: November 23, 2007

Another Vermont tree goes to Washington for the Capitol Christmas Tree. One candidate could represent both Democrats AND Progressives in the 2008 race for VT Governor. VT biologist concerned over deer disease in NY State possibly heading for VT. VPIRG hoping media attention to understaffed Consumer product Safety Comm. will lead to legislative action on dangerous products, particularly toys.

VPR Evening Newscast, November 22, 2007

Steve Zind on getting in the wood in Randolph. VT Food Bank has 50% leass food than a year ago at a time when demand is on the rise. VT home sales rose 0.8% in 2006, bucking the national trend. Search for missing 12-year-old boy in Rupert proves fruitless. Readsboro, VT electric dept for sale with both GMP and CVPS placing bids.