Global Warming Solutions

Governor Signs Renewable Energy Standard Into Law

Gov. Peter Shumlin signed H.40 – the Renewable Energy Standard (RES) bill – into law today at signing ceremony in Montpelier. This law brings Vermont in line with 29 other states by requiring that electric utilities get a certain percentage of their energy from clean, renewable sources. The Renewable Energy Standard is projected to save …

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VPIRG Interns Tell Their Global Warming Stories

We asked VPIRG Interns to tell us how global warming has affected them and explain why they think we must act now to address this problem.These are testimonials from the generation who will be left to deal with the some of the still-unseen consequences of climate change if we fail to do something. Do you …

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Update on potential efficiency cuts

Last week, we reported that the Vermont Senate was considering a proposal by the Administration to raid funds for critical heating efficiency programs to help close the budget gap. VPIRG supporters launched into action, calling their senators and asking them to oppose this idea. We’re happy to report that it looks like this plan has …

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Info & Action to Halt Efficiency Cuts

You may have seen the news that the Vermont Senate is scrambling to plug a hole in the budget – and we’ve learned there are plans to raid funding for heating efficiency to do that. A vote on these cuts is expected on the Senate floor FRIDAY. Please, take one minute to call your senators …

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Vermont Senate Recognizes Human-Caused Climate Change

The Vermont Senate voted 23 – 5 today to pass S.R. 7 – a resolution recognizing that climate change is real and primarily driven by human activity. By passing the resolution, the Senate also renewed Vermont’s commitment to cutting carbon emissions. The move by the Vermont Senate comes at a time when accepted climate science …

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Vermont businesses make case for pollution tax

More than 200 Vermont businesses have now endorsed Energy Independent Vermont — the campaign to put a price on carbon pollution. Several Vermont business leaders spoke at a State House press conference today — saying that climate change threatens Vermont’s economy, brand, and quality of life. The business leaders – which included representatives from Adamant …

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Energy Program Update

There are two months left in the 2015 legislative session and VPIRG has been working diligently this year on a number of big energy issues. Here is a short update of where those issues stand: The carbon pollution tax: Since January, we’ve been working to build support with legislators, educate interested Vermonters and line up …

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Vermont Senate Hearing on Climate Science

Please join us for: Vermont Senate Hearing on Climate Science Wednesday, March 25th 9 am – 10:30 am Room 11, State House in Montpelier At a time when elected leaders in Washington, D.C. and other states are denying climate change—and even banning the terms “climate change”—Vermont’s leaders have a responsibility to recognize the scientific link …

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Ben & Jerry’s Endorses Energy Independent Vermont

Ben & Jerry’s officially endorsed the Energy Independent Vermont campaign today, as part of the company’s Save Our Swirled international climate tour kick-off. Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield joined CEO Jostein Solheim and Vermont Public Interest Research Group Executive Director Paul Burns to make the announcement outside of the Ben & Jerry’s store in …

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VPIRG and Energy Independent Vermont Holds Activist Training

The Energy Independent Vermont coalition held its first Activist Training this past weekend in Montpelier. Braving the snow, dozens of seasoned activists, students, and community members traveled from all over the state to get into the gritty details of the carbon pollution tax proposal and to learn how to take effective action on the campaign. …

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