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Vermont energy efficiency grants announced

Posted August 27, 2010

Source: Burlington FreePress, August 27, 2010

“Vermont’s congressional delegation announced Thursday $5.7 million in federal funding to help Vermont households use “smart meter” systems and install solar thermal and solar hot water technologies. [More ...]

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29 States Add Construction Jobs Between March and April: AGC

Posted May 26, 2010

Source: Trenchless Technology, May 26, 2010

Increases in stimulus-funded projects and growing demand for single family construction helped boost monthly construction employment in 29 states between March and April, according to a new analysis of federal employment figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.   Despite the recent gains, 46 states and the District of Columbia lost construction jobs over the past 12 months. [More ...]

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Stimulus helps BROC hire, retain jobs

Posted May 17, 2010

Source: Rutland Herald, May 17, 2010

By Bruce Edwards

“Federal stimulus dollars have boosted the efforts of the local low-income advocacy organization.

BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont has received more than $1 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds that so far has helped create or retain 46 jobs through the end of March. [More ...]

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