Climate & Energy
Fighting the climate crisis, repowering Vermont, and saving Vermonters money with local, green energy solutions.
VPIRG is one of Vermont’s leading advocacy groups when it comes to fighting the climate crisis. Our strength comes from the thousands of Vermonters who have chosen to stand up for our future over the years, from establishing Efficiency Vermont, the first-of-its-kind energy efficiency utility in 1999, to banning fracking in 2012, retiring Vermont Yankee in 2014 after decades of organizing, and passing the Global Warming Solutions Act in 2020.
Today, our Climate & Energy work is driven by the understanding that we must fully decarbonize both Vermont and the nation, and that everyone deserves access to clean and affordable energy and transportation. Breaking down barriers contributing to rural, BIPOC, and low-income communities being left behind in this transition is a core part of our efforts.
We must move to modernize Vermont’s transportation system, making investments that will save Vermonters money while making reliable transportation options more accessible and cutting carbon pollution at the same time. We also need to harness the resources and strength of our energy efficiency utilities, expanding their work on efficiency and electrification. And we must continue to expand our in-state renewable energy portfolio in order to reduce our carbon footprint, create jobs for Vermonters, and keep our energy dollars circulating in our own economy.
Recent Climate & Energy News
VT Climate Action Plan Released
Today, the Vermont Climate Council adopted the state\’s first-ever Climate Action Plan to meet statutorily…
Statement on TCI-P
VPIRG members have been pushing for an equitable, substantial Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) for several years. We believe…
Vermonters Urge Accountability for GlobalFoundries
VPIRG delivered a petition signed by over 760 concerned Vermonters to the Vermont Public Utility…
Priorities for Vermont Climate Action
We are deeply grateful for the work of the Vermont Climate Council, which has put…
Tell the Scott Administration: No Dirty Energy Deals for Global Foundries!
GlobalFoundries, the largest electricity user in Vermont, is working on a deal with the Scott…
Open Letter to the Vermont Climate Council
On Monday, October 4th, 2021 VPIRG and other organizations in the #ActOnClimateVT coalition delivered a…