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.

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
VPIRG Announces Results of Mock Ranked Choice Voting Republican Presidential Primary Election
The Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) today announced the results of the organization’s “Mock…
Protecting our Pollinators: A Lakeside Chat with Charlie Nardozzi and Samantha Alger
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Statement of VPIRG Executive Director Paul Burns on the indictment of Donald Trump in the January 6 case
Today, in what will undoubtedly go down as one of the most important criminal cases…
VPIRG is hiring full-time Organizing & Advocacy Fellows!
The VPIRG Fellowship is a two-year entry-level organizing and advocacy position that gives you the…
The Climate Crisis is Here – And Big Oil Must Pay for it.
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Polling Shows Vermonters Overwhelmingly Support Affordable Heat
At the close of the 2023 legislative session, the Vermont Legislature overrode Governor Scott’s veto…
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