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PUC Rejects GlobalFoundries Request for Special Treatment

Climate & Energy, News and Updates / By

Updated 2/25/2022 below In October, I told you about an attempt by Vermont’s largest single consumer of energy to skirt climate and clean energy requirements. Chipmaker GlobalFoundries petitioned the state to become a “self-managed utility,” declaring it should be exempt from the state’s renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. This was an outrageous request for special …

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New ad campaign gives Ranked Choice Voting a big boost

Elections and Government Reform, News and Updates / By

Legislation aimed at giving voters more choices and a stronger voice in elections received a big boost today with the launch of a significant advertising campaign featuring some high-profile legislative leaders. Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint (D-Windham), joined Senators Chris Pearson (P/D- Chittenden), and Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D-Chittenden) appearing in the ad, supporting ranked …

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Acting on Environmental Justice

Climate & Energy, News and Updates, Racial Justice / By

Every Vermonter deserves access to a healthy environment that can help provide for a fulfilling life – whether that\’s in the form of clean affordable energy, clean air and water, access to 21st century transportation and healthy food options, a comfortable home, or just the great outdoors. And no segment of the population should, because …

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Press Release: VT on track to ban CFLs

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Vermont is on track to become the first state in the nation to ban the sale of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) after the lighting industry conceded to state officials that better, mercury-free alternatives are now widely available. Attention now turns to the wide variety of other mercury-containing fluorescent lighting still being sold for residential and …

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Statement on TCI-P

Climate & Energy, News and Updates, Transportation Modernization / By

VPIRG members have been pushing for an equitable, substantial Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) for several years. We believe a well-designed program can boost our economy, reduce climate emission, and address inequities in our transportation systems.  In December 2020, a bipartisan group of governors and mayors from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia announced that they …

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Vermonters Urge Accountability for GlobalFoundries

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VPIRG delivered a petition signed by over 760 concerned Vermonters to the Vermont Public Utility Commission today, urging them to reject GlobalFoundries\’ demand to be exempted from renewable energy and climate laws. This brazen attempt by the largest greenhouse gas emitter in the state to get out of its renewable energy responsibilities cannot be allowed …

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