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Spotlight on Energy
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"Our nation simply cannot afford an energy policy that leaves us dependent upon depleting resources, beholden to hostile foreign governments and responsible for degrading our environment. We must embrace a new energy future that invests in energy efficiency, develops renewable energy sources and reduces carbon pollution. By meeting the challenge of climate change head-on, we can create green jobs and save money on heating our homes and powering our cars. I will continue to do all I can to help Vermont retain its status as a leader in our new energy economy."
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Rep. Welch's Recent Work on Energy
Welch calls for full funding of LIHEAP program
November 23, 2010
As winter comes to Vermont, Rep. Peter Welch is leading the charge in the U.S. House to fully fund the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader John Boehner and leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, Welch and more than 40 colleagues are calling for LIHEAP to receive at least $5.1 billion in funding this yea...
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Vermont Harvests 6th Largest Share Of New Rural Renewable Energy Grants And Loans
November 9, 2010
Vermont's Congressional Delegation – Senator Patrick Leahy (D), Senator Bernie Sanders (I) and Congressman Peter Welch (D) – reported Tuesday that 18 Vermont farms and rural businesses will share $3,750,930 in grants and loans to support energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy projects. The loans and grants are being made through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
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The Commons: "Welch touts remedies for local businesses during downtown tour"
September 22, 2010
Brattleboro may have a vibrant downtown economy, but more can be done to help local businesses stay competitive with big box stores and online retailers.
That was the message that U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., brought to town on Monday during a one-hour tour of several downtown merchants, accompanied by local government and business leaders.
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St. Albans Messenger: "Welch's Downtown Tour Hits Key Business Issues"
September 18, 2010
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Burlington Free Press: "Vermont's clean energy efforts get $140 million boost"
September 17, 2010
The three members of Vermont's congressional delegation say the state's clean energy efforts have been given a $140 million boost from federal recovery money.
Sens. Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch say the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is creating jobs, upgrading the energy infrastructure and laying the groundwork for future economic development.
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