Connecting & Activating Vermont Communities

Newsletter

You can now download and view our biweekly newsletters!

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Success Stories

Check out informational stories about clean energy programs and more!

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Climate Dispatch Weekly Video Series

Go behind the scenes on climate action in the Vermont State House with VNRC and VCV

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Join us at the VECAN Conference on Nov. 1st!

We'll be hosting the 18th annual VECAN Conference on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee! 

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Vermont Energy Committees

Vermont’s network of town energy committees continues to grow, reflecting a powerful grassroots response to the pressing need to cut energy costs, foster renewable energy generation and lessen the state’s contribution to global warming.

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Projects, resources, initiatives

Energy Efficiency & Conservation

Learn about campaigns, resources, case studies and policies to support your efforts to save energy, save money and reduce waste.

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Renewable Energy

Learn about campaigns, resources, case studies and policies to advance your renewable energy generation priorities, including solar, wind, biomass and hydro.

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Transportation & Land Use

Find out about the innovative approaches, initiatives, success stories and strategies to foster transportation efficiency and walkable, bikeable, compact communities.

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Policy & Planning

Find out and engage in the policy and planning efforts underway to ensure Vermont achieves its essential 90 percent by 2050 renewable energy goal.

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Education & Advocacy

Informing and shaping community conversations, local initiatives and regional and state policy arenas is imperative. Find timely policy news and ways to effectively engage.

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Financing and Funding

Find information here about grant or other funding options to support your community’s priorities, as well as information about financing for clean energy investments.

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