MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury officials are considering a series of steps for reducing carbon emissions created by municipal operations by 80% during the next 10 years, a game plan that would include converting building heating systems to cold-climate electric heat pumps, and transitioning to electric for town vehicles. The ideas being considered in Middlebury could be replicated or modified for use in other Vermont towns. The idea was recently pitched to the selectboard by the Middlebury Energy Committee, led by … (read more)
