in 2019, middlebury college created a visionary set of goals. now cow poop and food waste have the ability transform a college campus.
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 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!