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Applications Open for VCRD’s Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund

The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) announces the opening of applications for the fourth competitive round of the Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund.

In collaboration with VLITE, Vermont Community Foundation’s Sunflower Fund and others, VCRD is supporting innovators in developing solutions that move Vermont closer to its climate and energy goals. The first […]

Vermont Legislature Enacts Landmark 100% Renewable Energy Bill

Current VT Renewable Energy Requirements versus New Requirements (Renewable Energy Vermont)

Peter Sterling

On June 17, the Vermont General Assembly overrode Governor Phil Scott’s veto to enact H.289 modernizing Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard requiring all Vermont utilities to deliver 100% renewable electricity by 2035 at the latest.

This makes Vermont just the second […]

Grant Funding Available for Ag and Forest Businesses in VT

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) was awarded a 2024 Wood Innovation Grant from The United States Forest Services (USFS). The funds support Working Lands Businesses with up to $25,000 per project to install or upgrade AWH systems. FPR has $300,000 in grant funds to distribute to agriculture and forest products businesses […]

11th Annual Pedal Power to the People

Saturday, August 10th @ Fledgling Farmstead, Tunbridge, VT

Join us Saturday, August 10th at 213 Bicknell Hill Road in Tunbridge as we kick off an unforgettable day of Bikes, Backroads, and Birds at the Fledgling Farmstead in Tunbridge. Pedal your way through breathtaking Vermont towns as you support a fantastic cause – […]

Vermont Legislature Passes Historic Renewable Energy Bill

Peter Sterling, Renewable Energy Vermont

The Vermont Legislature took a significant step towards meeting its greenhouse gas reduction requirements by passing H289, the Renewable Energy Standard (RES) Reform bill. This bill will make Vermont just the second state in the nation, along with Rhode Island, to mandate 100% renewable energy.

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VECAN Summit – June 1

We are less than two weeks away from our 2024 Spring Summit at Vermont Law and Graduate School in South Royalton. There are still some spots available to attend the Summit, so please register TODAY! The Summit is all about lifting up the amazing work you are all doing and finding new ways to […]

REV2024 Conference Request for Proposals is Open!

The REV2024 Conference will be on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 & 17 in Burlington, VT

For two days each fall, hundreds of business leaders, policymakers, regulators, academics, and community organizers from throughout New England focus on building an equitable, integrated, 100% renewable energy economy. We hope to see you there!

Speaking Proposals Take a […]

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – April 4, 2024: Climate Solutions Caucus to Host Day of Climate Resilience at State House

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – Check Back with the State House on a Rescheduled Date Vermont Climate Solutions Caucus to Host Day of Climate Resilience at State House with Press Conference, Photo Gallery, and Stream Table Demonstration on Thursday, April 4th The Climate Solutions Caucus, in partnership with Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), […]

Vermont House Passes Modernized Renewable Energy Standard

Vermont House Passes Modernized Renewable Energy Standard

Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont House of Representatives passed H.289, to modernize Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard. The bill would put Vermont on track to achieve 100% renewable electricity across all the state’s utilities by 2035, which would make Vermont only the second state to meet that […]

Vermont’s 2024 Environmental Common Agenda

Lauren Hierl

Over the past year, Vermonters have experienced firsthand the growing threats to our environment and communities posed by the climate crisis, including devastating flooding, water polluted by runoff, dangerous blue-green algae blooms, and poor air quality due to distant wildfires. The urgency for climate action continues to build – and […]