If my appearance on Vermont Edition on Monday made one thing clear, it’s that the Scott Administration is very serious about the possible siting of a new nuclear plant in Vermont – and about weakening the Renewable Energy Standard, which currently requires all Vermont electric utilities to be 100% renewable no later than 2035. As …
I’m thrilled to share some incredible news from the State House: S.202, the bill to bring portable solar to Vermont, just passed the Senate with a unanimous 29-0 vote! This is an important step forward for energy democracy in our state. For years, the clean energy revolution has felt out of reach for too many Vermonters—especially renters, condo owners, and others who can’t go …
For years, we’ve worked side-by-side to advance the clean energy revolution here in Vermont. We’ve made incredible progress, but for too many people, the promise of solar power is still just out of reach. That’s changing. A new generation of simple, small-scale solar systems that complement currently-available, traditional rooftop and backyard arrays has the potential …
Portable Solar For Vermont: A New Way to Plug In and Save Read More »
Last week, a federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration must release millions in funding for EV charging infrastructure to fourteen states – but not Vermont. Why? As Seven Days revealed, the Scott Administration refused to support Attorney General Charity Clark’s lawsuit to force the Trump Administration to deliver those funds to Vermont. The story …
Scott Administration Undermining Vermont’s EV Future Read More »
In 2015, Vermont passed its Renewable Energy Standard, requiring Vermont electric utilities to provide 75% renewable electricity to their customers by 2032, of which 10% needed to be from smaller, newly-built renewables from here in Vermont. Last week on a vote of 9-1 the House Environment and Energy Committee voted to pass H.289, the first …
The legislature is updating the Renewable Energy Standard. What does that mean? Read More »
Just before the Vermont Legislature left for Town Meeting Week break, the Senate passed the Affordable Heat Act (S.5) on a strong 19-10 vote. This is a significant win for Vermonters. In the face of a well-financed fossil fuel industry ad blitz, sowing fear and misinformation, the Senate stood up and advanced this critical climate …
On To The House: Next Steps For S.5, The Affordable Heat Act Read More »
Check out our breakdown of an unprecedented wave of climate investments (totaling over $200 million) from Vermont’s 2022 Legislative Session below. We thank the Legislature and Governor for including these historic investments in the “big budget bill” (now Act 185). These investments represent essential progress towards ensuring all Vermonters benefit from our transition away from …
GlobalFoundries, the largest electricity user in Vermont, is working on a deal with the Scott Administration to become a “self-managed utility,” cutting off its reliance on Green Mountain Power for electricity. In doing so, GlobalFoundries is declaring it should be exempt from the state’s renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. If the state bows to …
Tell the Scott Administration: No Dirty Energy Deals for Global Foundries! Read More »
The December deadline for the Vermont Climate Action Plan is fast approaching, and the Vermont Climate Council wants your input! VPIRG members came out in force this past week to attend the Council’s in-person hearings at state parks across Vermont. If you were able to attend in person, thank you for making your voice heard! …
A top priority of ours for the 2021 legislative session was the Transportation Modernization Package in the Transportation Bill (H.433) – a host of policies that would save Vermonters millions of dollars while reducing climate pollution. Championed by a host of legislators, VPIRG’s amazing members, and our many allies, this year’s Transportation Bill contains the …
Transportation Modernization Package funds EVs, Infrastructure, Equity, and more. Read More »
