At a time when Vermont can and should take action to cut the pollution we contribute to worsening climate change, the results of a VPIRG-commissioned study should come as no surprise. Even using the most conservative measures possible (we didn’t, for example, take into account all of the methane pollution that leaks out during the …
Vermont Gas should never have gotten a permit to build brand new fossil fuel infrastructure at a time when Vermont can and should be weaning off climate-roasting fuels, but the story gets worse. Last week, VPIRG received news¹ that building Vermont Gas’ fracked gas pipeline could force customers to pony up an additional $35 million—a …
REPOSTED FROM GREEN ENERGY TIMES Staff Article Most people in New England could cut their heating bills in half, when the time comes to choose a new heating system. Over the last couple years, we have seen more and more mention of air-source heat pumps in the news. Last year, we started to see some …
In a must-read op-ed he penned in VTDigger, Senator Chris Bray explains why the Public Service Board should protect private property rights and deny the proposed fracked gas pipeline through Cornwall and Shoreham to serve International Paper in New York. “We should, as Vermonters, guard our constitutional rights with care and vigor,” Bray writes. “In …
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This report from the Clean Energy Development Fund shows how many Vermonters are employed in the clean energy industry. Download the report
Clean Coal. “Vermont” Gas. “Sustainable” Fossil Fuels. This industry will really say anything to promote its climate-roasting product. Take Vermont Gas for instance. If this company were selling maple syrup instead of fracked gas, it would be in violation of state laws prohibiting false advertising. Its fossil fuel doesn’t come from Vermont. In fact, two …
Sign this petition to Vermont’s legislators to help Vermonters reduce our energy use, end our reliance on fossil fuels, and accelerate our transition to clean energy.
Saving money and reducing pollution makes sense. That’s why VPIRG and Conservation Law Foundation are supporting the highest level of funding for Efficiency Vermont’s work under consideration. Please take a moment to sign the petition to the Public Service Board, here.
Every three years the Public Service Board reviews Efficiency Vermont’s budget and decides how much they should invest, and how much they should save Vermonters, going forward. That review is underway right now, and what they decide will determine whether or not we’re leaving potential savings on the table. Saving money and reducing pollution makes …
VICTORIES on GMOs, Toxics, Solar, and more! If you support VPIRG because we’re the kind of organization that takes on the tough fights on important issues and gets results, then I have good news for you. Our advocates, organizers, interns and member volunteers just completed one of the most successful legislative sessions in VPIRG’s 42 …
