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...
25% by 2025 – Societal Benefits
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...
25% by 2025 Reducing the Energy Burden
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...
New Report on Vermont’s Energy & Climate Commitments Shows Mixed Progress to Date
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...
Western Climate Initiative Information Session – What Can Vermont Learn from Quebec?
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 to help inform Vermont policy discussions by providing a first-hand overview of what Quebec is...
Dashboard Outreach Update
Community Energy Dashboard: Over 45 town energy committees have already asked to receive targeted support in using the Dashboard to help inspire local energy action, help in town energy planning and track local energy progress in efficiency and renewables. Check out...