Stand up for wind in Vermont

A message from Paul Burns, VPIRG Executive Director:

You may recall hearing last fall that my infant son and I attended the ribbon cutting event at the Sheffield Wind project.  It was an amazing day filled with hope about what the future holds for clean, local energy in Vermont.

The next day an anti-wind activist called me a "corporate nature rapist."

Wind must be part of VTs energy future

Countering a group of anti-wind activists gathered at the State House today, Vermont’s largest environmental and consumer advocacy group made clear that responsible development of our state’s renewable wind resources, both large and small, is an essential part of our clean energy future.

Countering a group of anti-wind activists at the State House Thursday, VPIRG made clear that responsible development of our state’s renewable wind resources, both large and small, is an essential part of our clean energy future.

“Turning wind into electricity is simply one of the most environmentally responsible ways to generate power that exists today,” said Paul Burns.

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JOIN THE CALL FOR CLEAN ENERGY

From getting more of our electricity from clean, renewable sources to a ban on fracking, the coming weeks are big for VPIRG-backed clean energy initiatives in the Legislature.   

Join us by asking your reps to support clean energy and adding your name to ban fracking.

Join the Call for Vermont's Clean Energy future

In the coming weeks, the legislature is considering taking big steps to realize Vermont's clean energy future:

VPIRG is working to make Vermont the first state in the nation to ban the drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing.  Hydrofracking, or fra

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Don't Frack Vermont

VPIRG is working to make Vermont the first state in the nation to ban the drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing.  Hydrofracking, or fracking as the practice is also known, can be extremely hazardous to the environment and a danger to public health for a number of reasons.

Read more about the dangers of fracking here.

Vermont House Passes Clean Energy Bill (H.475)

 
On Tuesday, the Vermont House of Representatives passed H.475, a VPIRG-backed bill that will streamline the process for Vermonters choosing to power their homes and businesses with solar and other renewable energy sources.  This bill strengthens Vermont's already nation leading renewables legislation, and builds on work VPIRG and our partners did in 2011.
 

Judge rules against Vermont; VY decision likely headed to Public Service Board

U.S. District Court Judge Garvan Murtha just released his ruling in Entergy Louisiana’s lawsuit against the state of Vermont regarding Vermont Yankee.  In a blow to clean energy and the public interest, Murtha sided with Entergy in striking down key sections of Vermont law.  He didn’t give Entergy everything it wanted though, and the state retains some important oversight of the nuclear plant.  It looks like questions about continued operation of the plant will now go back to the Public Service Board. 
 
More analysis to follow.

VPIRG Works to Ban Fracking in Vermont

VPIRG is working to make Vermont the first state in the nation to ban the drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing.  Hydrofracking, or fracking as the practice is also known, can be extremely hazardous to the environment and a danger to public health for a number of reasons. This issue has recieved extensive media attention recently due to these serious concerns.