This session, VPIRG is working to defend clean energy from its opponents while building on and expanding Vermont’s most successful renewable energy program, “net metering.” We’ll also be fighting for funding to save Vermonters save money and cut down on our fossil fuel dependence by making it easier and more affordable for Vermonters to weatherize their homes.
Despite the growing chorus of opponents, the Vermont Public Service Board granted a Certificate of Public Good for the proposed fracked gas pipeline through Addison County, siding against the state’s largest environmental groups, a majority of public comments, and affected landowners.
VPIRG Organizer, Eliza Walp, personally thanks those who signed a postcard supporting GMO labeling when you met one of our canvassers, this summer. Over 30,000 concerned Vermonters took action.
The Time Has Come for Chemical Safety Reform Reprinted from VT Digger December 20th, 2013 Melinda Moulton of Burlington is the CEO of Main Street Landing and a VPIRG Member I am the proud grandmother of a 9-year-old boy with autism. RoRo is non-verbal and working to communicate using facilitated language. Over the years our …
VPIRG Member Melinda Moulton: The Time Has Come for Chemical Reform Read More »
In an editorial on Nov. 2,The Caledonian Record argued against building renewable wind projects in Vermont because “the science behind Shumlin’s ‘global warming’ fanaticism is, at best, unresolved.”1 In response, we ran an ad in their newspaper (politely) letting The Caledonian Record and its readers know that climate change is real, and that it is …
Legislators gathered yesterday to tour the TOMRA recycling facility in Essex. They were given an inside look at beverage container recycling in Vermont, with presentations from TOMRA, the owner of Essex Discount Beverage owner, and the President of Quebec’s 2M Ressources – a company that buys recyclable material from Vermont. After presentations about the redemption …
For Immediate Release: December 17, 2013 Montpelier, VT – A report released by the national Solar Energy Industries Association put Vermont ahead of all but four other states in the country for solar installed per person in quarter three of this year – the period from July through September. That achievement was made more remarkable …
News Release: Vermont 5th in Nation in Solar Power Installed this Summer Read More »
Burlington, VT – This morning Seventh Generation’s CEO John Replogle and VPIRG’s Paul Burns convened a panel to discuss how statewide toxics regulations is not only good for Vermonters, but also for the environment, Vermont businesses and the Vermont brand. Other panelists included Sarah Vose, Ph.D., State Toxicologist, VT Department of Health and Ann Pugh, Chair …
In case you missed our health care webinar (or you loved it so much you wanted to watch it again) we have made a recording available that you can access by clicking here. If you still have questions regarding health care reform in Vermont, feel free to email them to vthealthconnect@state.vt.us. Stay tuned for more …
With our members’ help, we’re not about to let climate denial be a reason to avoid our responsibility to develop clean energy solutions right here in Vermont. In an editorial on Nov. 2, The Caledonian Record argued against building renewable wind projects in Vermont because “the science behind Shumlin’s ‘global warming’ fanaticism is, at best, unresolved.”¹ Well, denying …
The Ad VPIRG members ran, calling out climate deniers Read More »
