What We Work On
Climate & Energy
Fighting the climate crisis,
repowering Vermont, and
saving Vermonters money with
clean energy solutions.
Consumer Protection
Putting people ahead of profits
and standing up to powerful
special interests on behalf
of all Vermonters.
Democracy
Making government more open,
responsive to and reflective of
ordinary citizens.
Environmental Health
Eliminating toxins from consumer
products, drinking water, and
our environment.
Racial Justice
Working to dismantle systemic
racism to ensure equal rights
and treatment are afforded
to all Vermonters.
Zero Waste
Reducing waste to protect the
natural environment that is so
central to our ecosystem,
economy and way of life.
Latest News
Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee Advances S.259, the Climate Superfund Act:
Effort to Hold Big Oil Accountable Clears Key Hurdle A key legislative committee approved the…
Pollinator supporters swarm the State House to urge legislators to protect bees from toxic pesticides
Dozens of beekeepers, students, conservationists, environmental advocates, and pollinator enthusiasts of all sorts gathered at…
The legislature is updating the Renewable Energy Standard. What does that mean?
In 2015, Vermont passed its Renewable Energy Standard, requiring Vermont electric utilities to provide 75%…
Veto Override Falls Short in Senate
Popular legislation to modernize the Bottle Bill will have to wait another year. The Vermont…
Vermont House Easily Overrides Veto of Bottle Bill Legislation
The Vermont House of Representatives made quick work today of overriding Gov. Phil Scott’s veto…
Summer Jobs for Change: VPIRG is Hiring for the 2024 Canvass
Apply below, or online today at www.vpirg.org/2024CanvassApp Do you care about the environment, climate justice…
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