If I told you that VPIRG was teaming up with groups as varied as the ACLU, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, the Vermont NEA, Rights & Democracy, Main Street Alliance, Toxics Action Center, Justice For All and the Vermont … Continue reading →
VPIRG joined with other members of the Energy Independent Vermont coalition to deliver 25,241 postcards and petition signatures to Vermont lawmakers – all supporting a price on carbon pollution. At the delivery on the State House steps, we heard from: … Continue reading →
With the start of the 2016 Legislative Session only two months away, momentum is building for Vermont to support decisive climate policy. Energy Independent Vermont is helping to build a foundation for a Carbon Pollution Tax that will help turn … Continue reading →
June 20! You may remember that last year, VPIRG worked to update the state’s net metering law, which allows Vermonters to go renewable and get credit on their electric bills for the power they produce. Well I’m happy to report … Continue reading →
Tell them raiding efficiency funds is unacceptable You may have seen the news that the Vermont Senate is scrambling to plug a hole in the budget – and we’ve learned there are plans to raid funding for heating efficiency to … Continue reading →
Hi, 825 – that’s how many bus tickets have already been reserved by Vermonters going to next Sunday’s People’s Climate March in New York City, with many more traveling by van or carpool. I’m one of them, and I hope you’ll join … Continue reading →