Vermont is committed to energy and climate goals by 2025.
Vermont joined a bipartisan coalition of states committed to adhering to the Paris Accord goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) 26-28% by 2025.3 In addition, Vermont has its own statutory goal that aims for further reductions.4 Progress means bending the curve to
25% by 2025 – Societal Benefits
Meeting Vermont’s energy and climate goals will go far beyond increasing renewable energy and reducing our climate pollution. It will mean more affordable energy that is stably priced, more jobs in the growing clean energy sector, and more efficient homes and businesses. But it will also have
Fossil fuels cost Vermonters too much
Vermonters use a lot of energy – we live in a cold climate and need to heat our homes. And, living in a rural state, we often drive long distances to work, school, and for services. Some households spend over a QUARTER of their household income on
Montpelier – The Energy Action Network (EAN), a diverse network of business, non-profit, and public sector stakeholders committed to achieving 90% of Vermont’s energy needs through efficiency and renewable energy by 2050, today released its 2017 Annual Report. The in-depth analysis draws on state and federal data to show the status of Vermont’s progress
New Report on Vermont’s Energy & Climate Commitments Shows Mixed Progress to DateRead more …
On April 11, 2018 the Energy Action Network and Climate Economy Action Team co-hosted an information session at VEIC about the Western Climate Initiative. The goal was
Western Climate Initiative Information Session – What Can Vermont Learn from Quebec?Read more …
