Despite funding for weatherization work across the country, 10 to 30 percent of low-income homeowners nationwide are passed over for weatherization assistance because their homes have other issues, like mold, asbestos, outdated wiring, and structural deficiencies that must be addressed before … Continue reading →
If you’re interested in reducing your energy bills and cutting climate pollution, you have something to celebrate. H.518, the Municipal Energy Resilience Initiatives bill is now law, setting the stage for $45 million in federal Covid-19 relief dollars to flow … Continue reading →
This week, Governor Scott unveiled his Administration’s proposal for how to spend the $1 billion in federal funds coming into Vermont as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The proposal includes spending $200 million on critical climate … Continue reading →
To Support The Vermont Green New Deal Please urge the Vermont legislature to move S.311 The Vermont Green New Deal to passage during the 2020 session, by signing this petition: “Vermont State Legislature: The Vermont Green New Deal promotes social justice and … Continue reading →
Vermont House Passes Act 250 Modernization Bill that Strengthens Environmental Protections in Vermont’s Land Use Law Montpelier, VT – On February 28, 2020, the Vermont House of Representatives passed H.926, an Act 250 modernization bill, 88 to 52 with tri-partisan … Continue reading →
Victories for Energy Siting, Weatherization Funding, and Carbon Pollution Tax Progress By Johanna Miller There were several important victories for clean energy and climate action in the Vermont Legislature this past session, including an energy-siting bill that was saved in … Continue reading →
The latest scientific polling continues to show Vermonters’ strong support for meeting our energy needs through more clean, local, renewable energy resources. Each year, the Legislature has taken steps to respond to this interest – and planetary imperative – by … Continue reading →
Voted to Fully Restore the Renewable Energy Fund Statement of Kate Epsen Executive Director, New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association and NH CleanTech Council On NH Senate Finance Vote Today to Fully Restore NH’s Renewable Energy Fund Today’s bipartisan 6-0 vote to restore … Continue reading →
Greetings friends and local energy committee leaders, As you likely know, there is a bill under consideration in the Legislature — H.40 aimed primarily at avoiding a likely 6 percent rate increase if Vermont fails to address our current regulatory (double) counting … Continue reading →
for Clean Energy and Climate Action The Vermont Legislature is exploring a couple of big energy bills that would redouble Vermont’s commitment to reducing fossil fuel consumption and help Vermonters transition to renewable resources. One bill primarily targets the electric … Continue reading →