"I am very excited that Andrew Perchlik is running for re-election to the State Senate. I have known Andy since I hired him to work on renewable energy efforts at the Vermont Department of Public Service in 1998. In those days both solar and wind energy resources were just emerging as viable components of a clean, sustainable energy future for Vermont and the world. Andy showed great creativity in helping pull together the important organization Renewable Energy Vermont. He has a gift for listening, shaping a common effort, and holding out a vision of how things can be better. I think his energy, initiative, and respect for people of all backgrounds and interests make him a voice for the state. He serves in that great tradition of sensible, progressive Vermont leaders."