Action on the Environment
Fall Plowing in Burlington's Intervale
As Mayor, Bob:
- Initiated $39.6 million bond issue for Burlington Electric to fund a dramatic reduction in emissions for the McNeil Woodchip plant and to acquire $10 million in clean, renewable energy sources
- Supported and pursued Intervale land sale, which protects agriculture and passive recreation in the Intervale forever
- Worked closely with all stakeholders to help resolve the Intervale Compost facility issues
- Launched Low Carbon Diet-Kitchen Table Collaborative to encourage greenhouse gas reduction at the household level
- Initiated rewrite of Burlington’s Climate Action Plan and set aggressive goals set for reduction of Burlington’s greenhouse gas emissions
- Convened Mayor’s Stormwater Task Force which has worked to develop comprehensive stormwater ordinance and enforcement program to help protect Lake Champlain
- Pursued BED-based project to establish innovative method of financing energy efficiency improvements and alternative energy projects for homeowners
