VPIRG Supports Move to Smart Meters and Smart Grid
Read VPIRG’s analysis of the key benefits and concerns surrounding smart meter technology, and how Vermont is dealing with these issues.
News and Updates
Just Released: “Back-to-School Guide for Safer School Supplies”
As Vermont families get into back-to-school mode, a group of public health and consumer advocates is releasing a guide to help inform parents of the hidden dangers from toxic chemicals in common back-to-school products.
Energy Intern Powering Progress at State and Local Level
Brian Buckley is one of two clean energy interns working with VPIRG. A bona fide energy nerd, Brian has brought valuable research skills, thinking and resources to all things energy – from weatherization to subsidies to renewable energy and much more. Wanting to learn the ropes and aid on-the-ground solutions to our energy problems, Brian …
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Intern Dives into Reforming Toxic Chemical Regulations
Evaluating funding mechanisms available to states tackling new comprehensive toxic chemical regulations – this research requires brains and patience, both of which intern Mitty Barnard has exemplified this summer. Mitty comes to VPIRG from Vermont Law School, where she’s on track to complete her law degree in 2013. Prior to coming to Vermont for law …
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New Report: Extreme Downpours and Snowstorms Up 84 Percent in Vermont
Eleven months after Tropical Storm Irene led to record flooding that devastated much of Vermont, a new report by Environment America Research & Policy Center confirms that extreme rain and snowstorms are happening 84 percent more frequently in Vermont since 1948.
Intern Examines the Future of Electric Vehicles in Vermont
Read about intern Susan Goehring’s work on electric vehicle policy research.
Thousands of Vermonters Saying Yes to Clean Heat
VPIRG canvassers are hearing Vermonters across the state say yes to clean heat. Vermonters want to save money, save energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels by weatherizing and switching to local, renewable heating fuels, like solar hot water and wood pellets. We just need to make sure it’s as easy and affordable to take these steps as possible.
VPIRG Intern Making an Impact
South Burlington resident and soon-to-be Connecticut College senior, Scott Britt, is interning with VPIRG’s Field team this summer. As a government major, he’s focused on learning how to inform and engage citizens on important issues of the day, from wind energy to the Bottle Bill. Having wasted no time getting his hands dirty, Scott has …
Bottle Drive Helps Families Living Off Recycling
Redeeming cans and bottles really adds up — one nickel at a time. That’s why Scott Britt, a VPIRG summer intern and South Burlington native, is happy to get his hands a bit sticky. Scott is collecting thousands of redeemable beverage containers to help raise money for Safe Passage, a non-profit group based in Guatemala …
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News Release: VPIRG Statement on Supreme Court Decision
For Immediate Release: June 28, 2012 Statement of VPIRG Executive Director Paul Burns on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Health Reform Law The decision is in, and it looks like good news for health care reform here in Vermont and across the country. The Supreme Court has upheld many of the key provisions of the …
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