First ‘climate economy’ town zeroes in on priorities

POWNAL — More than 100 residents turned out for the launch of Empower Pownal, the state’s first initiative under the Climate Economy Model Communities Program.
“We bring a disciplined process that starts with listening, and that’s what we’re here for today,” said Paul Costello, executive director of the Vermont Council on Rural Development. The organization is collaborating with Efficiency Vermont and Green Mountain Power to offer the program to two communitie