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German, Belgian Community Renewable Experts Visit Vermont

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:57:29 +0000

Two European community-based experts on renewable energy visited Vermont this April.

Click here to read more on their visit.

Vermont Communities Vote No On Tar Sands

admin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:40:00 +0000

On Town Meeting Day, 29 Vermont communities passed a resolution banning the transport of tar sands through the state. Check out the press release to learn more and see which towns said "no" to tar sands in Vermont.

Model for Success

admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:13:10 +0000

Waterbury and Duxbury are one roof away from doubling their solar capacity in one year. In her op-ed, Waterbury LEAP member, Jamie Ervin, describes their success.

Heating Efficiency Success Stories

admin — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:19:16 +0000

Heating Efficiency Success Stories Around the state, Vermonters are working hard to reduce heating needs through efficiency efforts. Our reliance on fossil based heating fuels comes at increasing costs, both on our wallets and the climate. Here’s why heating efficiency is crucial in Vermont: In 2010 Vermonters paid $600 million to import fossil based heating [...]

Energy Committee Leader: Thermal Investment Needed

admin — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:37:18 +0000

Montpelier resident and Energy Advisory Committee Chairman, Dan Jones, responds to the need for thermal efficiency financing in 2013 in his op-ed, We Need a Thermal Efficiency Tax.

Energy Challenge Kick-off Rallies Communities

admin — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:58:10 +0000

Let the Games Begin!

Kick-off prepares 100 community energy leaders to take on the Challenge. Kathryn Blume started the day with an inspired speech.

Legislature to Consider Investing in Heating Efficiency

admin — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:26:09 +0000

Vermonters can save money, strengthen the economy, address the climate crisis and leave a legacy for future generations by supporting an investment in affordable heat this legislative session. Read more here.

Vermont Home Energy Challenge

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:23:58 +0000

Comprehensive Energy Plan Forums

admin — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:40:24 +0000

Success! Comprehensive Energy Plan Forums Keep Vermonters Focused on Energy Future in a Changing Climate Nearly 200 Vermonters joined in the conversation during four forums focused on the goals of the state’s Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP). The goals of the forums were to: Update Vermonterson what’s happened to date on implementing the CEP. Solicit guidance [...]

VECAN Conference Informs and Inpires

admin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:23:17 +0000

Vermonters Shape State's Energy Future

With over 300 attendees, the 5^th Annual Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference was a smashing success! Check out all the conference resources here.