Power in the poop

In 2019, Middlebury College created a visionary set of goals titled Energy 2028 to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the goals consisted of transitioning the college to 100% renewable energy...

In 2019, Middlebury College created a visionary set of goals. Now cow poop and food waste have the ability transform a college campus.

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In 2019, Middlebury College created a visionary set of goals titled Energy 2028 to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the goals consisted of transitioning the college to 100% renewable energy sources. From this, sparked a relationship between Vanguard Renewables, Middlebury College and a farmer named Chase Goodrich. The end product: a methane digester that will create renewable natural gas for the college, diversify the farms revenue streams and save our beloved Lake Champlain!

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