How would you like to get a home for free? You have a chance to win a brand new one in a contest put on by the city of Rutland and Green Mountain Power.

Monday crews started demolishing a dilapidated house in Rutland where a new one will be built. The house will be super-green, energy efficient, and carbon neutral. The contest requires writing a 500-word essay explaining why you want to live in the home, and what you or your family can bring to the Rutland community.

"I will tell them they will be joining a neighborhood of artists and teachers, nurses and pharmacists, retirees and babies, chefs -- and yes, even farmers. And we welcome those folks whoever they might be to play in our parks, grow food in our community gardens, and enjoy our neighborhood celebrations and gatherings," said Carol Tashie, a local resident.

The contest is free to any U.S. citizen over the age of 18. The deadline is May 18th.

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