BRIC awarded $724,000 grant

The Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) and Senator Patrick Leahy announced today that BRIC has received $724,000 in federal grant funds to support the continued creation of a digital economy ecosystem in Springfield, VT.

GMP crews restore power to over 90,000 customers after more than 106,000 lost it

Green Mountain Power crews restored power to more than 90,000 customers as crews continue a days-long battle with challenging conditions. Crews in the areas around Royalton, Springfield, Rutland, Wilmington and Brattleboro are still confronting multiple trees and lines down, often in off-road, back country locations.

SEVCA offers crisis fuel assistance

Well before the official start of winter, Vermont has seen lower-than-average temperatures and an unseasonably early snowstorm, raising the prospect of another cold, harsh winter. With higher fuel prices this year, hundreds of area households will likely find it difficult or impossible to keep the heat on.

Kickoff event for Button Up Campaign

There is no denying that this was a very hot summer. Now it is time to think about buttoning up and getting ready to stay warm this winter in an environmentally kind manner. The Springfield Town Energy Committee can help you do this.

Springfield energy workshops urge conservation

The Town of Springfield's Energy Committee is getting ready to show homeowners how to save money and energy, in cooperation with Efficiency Vermont's "Button Up" campaign. The first event is a presentation of two Efficiency Vermont workshops Oct. 4.

19th Annual RiverSweep cleanup set for Sept. 8

Join the Black River Action Team on Saturday morning, September 8th as the all-volunteer organization rolls up their sleeves to clean trash from the banks and bed of the Black River.

Video: Nebraska retiree uses earth's heat to grow oranges in snow

No expensive heat pumps needed, system uses only enough electricity to blow air through a loop of underground plastic tubing. Also great for reducing high winter heating bills in homes to springtime levels and providing very energy efficient cooling in the summer.

Vermont solar company with local arrays earns top honors

Local Vermont solar developer and installer Green Lantern Solar has been recognized by Solar Power World magazine for its contributions to the industry. Green Lantern was highlighted as one of the nation’s top 20 solar developers and a top 100 solar contractor

First ever Black River BioBlitz

On Sunday July 29th, come explore with experts and learn about the flora and fauna of both Hoyt's Landing and Muckross State Park in Springfield, Vermont​ for our first-ever Black River BioBlitz.​

Become a VIP! – Southeastern VT lakes, ponds, and rivers need your help

Join VT DEC Lakes & Ponds staff at a Vermont Invasive Patrollers (VIP) workshop to learn how to monitor lakes, ponds and rivers for aquatic invasive species, survey healthy native plant populations, and reduce the threat of aquatic invasive species introductions.

All-volunteer ‘River Dipper’ program monitors health of local waterways

The Black River Action Team, in their 6th year of water quality monitoring in southeastern Vermont, unveils plans for 2018.

EPA Brownfields Grants awards Springfield $250,000 grant for community-wide assessments

EPA grants help return blighted properties to productive reuse and promote economic redevelopment.

Volunteers needed for Springfield's Green Up Day

Springfield is gearing up for Vermont’s 48th Annual Green Up Day Event on May 5, 2018! Our Green Up event will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. Families, friends and community members will meet downtown at the parking lot in front of People’s United Bank to sign-in to the event and pick up their trash bag

Community Connections project hosts the Stettners

As part of our yearlong Community Connections project at Union Street School, Kelly Stettner and her son Armando visited the 3rd grade on Tuesday, April 10. Kelly and Armando spoke to 80 third graders about the Black River Action Team.

Deadline nears for participation in Weatherize Upper Valley

The deadline is March 31 for residents in Springfield and 10 other towns to sign up to participate in Weatherize Upper Valley. The Vital Communities program encourages homeowners to invest in energy efficiency projects by offering free or discounted home energy assessments and chances to win cash prizes.

The energy solution: SunCell®

Old, cold, and drafty: “Weatherize” offers energy saving solutions

An audible groan came from the audience at the Jan. 25 Weatherize Upper Valley gathering as Paige Heverly, the presenter from Vital Communities, showed a picture of an 1850s era farmhouse festooned with eight-foot icicles.

Springfield eyes possible solar energy deals

The Springfield Selectboard joined with the Town Planning Committee and Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission to consider proposed locations for two different net-metering solar projects, which could result in thousands of dollars in electricity savings annually.

‘Weatherize Upper Valley’ hosts Springfield area event

A free public Springfield and Chester Weatherize Kick-Off event is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Springfield First Congregational Church.

Plan would reclassify region’s rivers

State officials are asking residents around Windsor County to weigh in on a plan that would reclassify many waters within the Black and Ottauquechee rivers, and drive funding for watershed projects over the next five years.