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Vermont’s Opportunity to Ensure Accessible Electric Vehicles – for Consumers and Climate

 

The following is a joint op-ed from Vermont Natural Resources Council, Vermont Conservation Voters, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Conservation Law Foundation, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club, and Vermont Public Interest Research Group When it comes to getting where we all need to go – which often needs to be by car […]

The Inflation Reduction Act Just Shattered the Ceiling for Clean Energy in Vermont

op-ed by Peter Sterling

Incredibly and finally, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has begun the shift to a clean energy America. For the first time ever, the massive resources of the U.S. Government will be mobilized to move our country off of climate change causing fossil fuels and onto renewable energy sources like wind, […]

The Inflation Reduction Act

$369 billion-worth of climate-friendly incentives will spread through the U.S. economy as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act. As the host of the Energy Show — a podcast/radio show going on for 10+ years — I’ve been doing my best to explain these technologies in practical, easy-to-understand terms. You are receiving this […]

Public Service Department Announces Request for Input on Vermont’s Renewable Electricity Policy and Programs

The Public Service Department (PSD) today announces the kickoff of a comprehensive review of Vermont’s renewable and clean electricity policies and programs. The Department is issuing a Request for Input (“RFI”) to solicit feedback on the process for this review, as well as gather initial input about what is important to Vermonters regarding the […]

Gas price records mean OPEC has to be cut down to size

Carl Pope

by Carl Pope

U.S. gas prices have reached a record high. My local gas station has been over $6 for some time. Congress can, and should, fix this.

A global oil exporting cartel led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, known as OPEC, has driven the world economy to the verge of […]

Vermont Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Biodiversity and Support Climate Resilience

On May 5, the Vermont Senate passed legislation to protect biodiversity and improve climate resilience (H.606). The bill passed on a unanimous voice vote. The bill now heads to the Governor for his signature. This policy was a recommendation of the state’s Climate Action Plan, adopted in December 2021. This bill is a top […]

Tuesday Rally in NY: Kavanagh, Gallagher and Renewable Energy Leaders call for a #GasFreeNY

Kavanagh, Gallagher and Renewable Energy Leaders Call on Gov. Hochul to Include the All-Electric Buildings Act in the Budget New York State Can Prevent 4 Million Metric Tons of CO2 Emissions, Protect Public Health and Create Thousands of Clean Energy Jobs

 

Albany, NY – Senator Brian Kavangh, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, elected officials and […]

Next Wednesday at 6PM – The Results Are In! A Post-Survey Session for Energy Committees to Learn, Connect & Collaborate

VECAN recently sent out a significant survey to energy committee leaders across Vermont to help us – and key partners – better understand the challenges, needs and energy priorities for communities.

With many survey results now in (though keep ‘em coming!), there will be a workshop on Wednesday, March 16th from 6:00-8:00pm […]

Attention Solar Businesses: Participate in G.E.T.’s Solar Feature for the mid-February Issue

We hope all is well with you, and that you installed a ton of solar this year.

We are planning to run a center-spread feature in the upcoming issue of Green Energy Times showcasing solar companies who service our region. Information for the article will be collected from an interactive questionnaire. In order to participate, […]

Energy accelerator DeltaClimeVT seeks entrepreneurs focused on increasing adoption of clean energy, smart building and electric vehicle technologies

The DeltaClimeVT climate economy business accelerator is seeking innovative, early-stage, energy companies focused on increasing adoption of clean energy, smart building and electric vehicle technologies that enable accelerated integration of distributed energy resources without the need for costly infrastructure upgrades.

Entrepreneurs will work directly with Vermont utilities to contribute to Vermont’s 90/50 and Burlington’s Net […]