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The impact of policy changes on United States’ energy transition

 

When Congress passed last year’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the stage was set for a very different future in terms of how the United States viewed its responsibility to climate change. With historic investment in clean energy transmission, the first ever […]

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 […]

Don’t Look UP! A Forum on the Greenwashing of Vermont’s Climate Policy – By Zoom – Jan. 20 at 7 PM

 

Find Yourself Worrying About Climate Change?

Are you concerned about policies taking shape following adoption of the State’s Climate Action Plan? Are the greenhouse gasses emitted inside and outside Vermont as a result of our use of energy being accounted for honestly and accurately? Is Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard (RES) adequate to meet […]

Join the legislative Climate Solutions Caucus at a Virtual Town Hall, 7pm on Dec. 15th

Last week, the Vermont Climate Council adopted its initial Climate Action Plan on a strong 19-4 vote. While many of the details must still be worked out, and much more community input must be gathered, the plan provides an important foundation for action.

Watch this week’s Climate Dispatch to learn more about the newly […]

ASES SOLAR 2022 Call to Participation is Open

Jobs and Climate Forum • Tuesday, October 19th, 6:30-7:30pm

Join Vermont Council on Rural Development and the Vermont Climate Economy Action Team for an Addison County Jobs and Climate Forum.

On Tuesday, October 19th from 6:30 to 7:30pm, join a virtual forum with local business leaders to hear how confronting the climate crisis can also create economic opportunities for Vermonters. Hear directly from […]

REV2021 Virtual Conference: REV it Up! Climate Action, Equity and Resilience

October 18-19 and October 26, Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) will host its 21st Annual Conference, a two-part, virtual event. “Thought leaders,” advocates, entrepreneurs, elected officials, state agency heads and regulators, will convene virtually for in depth discussions on this year’s theme, REV It Up: Climate Action, Equity and Resilience. Each session features opportunities for networking, […]