Connecting & Activating Vermont Communities

Town Energy Committee Communications Toolkit is LIVE!

The VECAN partners along with a small cohort of energy committee members developed a communications toolkit with templates, tools and strategies to take your committee’s outreach and communications to the next level

Check out the toolkit here

Last Chance to Weigh In on the Climate Action Plan!

The Vermont Climate Council needs to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete this survey to share your priorities for the Climate Action Plan.

Click here to take the survey

REV2021 | Part Two: Building a Just Transition — Oct. 26

Join Renewable Energy Vermont on October 26th from 9am-2pm for part two of their conference focused on exploring questions of equity in energy and the workplace.

See the full program and register here

"Climate Action Works" Webinar: What You Need to Know About the Climate Action Plan

On Monday, September 27th, members of the VT Climate Coalition led a conversation with members of the Climate Council about the development of the Climate Action Plan and upcoming public engagement opportunities.

Click here to watch the recording

Climate Town Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders Recording

On August 25th, Senator Bernie Sanders and VECAN invited town energy committees and others interested in tackling the climate crisis to discuss local efforts and hear about potential federal investments to support this work in Vermont and beyond.

Click here to watch the recording

VECAN Lunch & Learn: Step Up to Button Up Recording

Learn about what this year's Button Up Campaign will look like by watching a recent webinar hosted by VECAN and Efficiency Vermont.

Watch the recording here!

VECAN Lunch & Learn Webinar Series

VECAN offers regular monthly “Lunch and Learn” webinars largely focused on information, programs and opportunities for community energy committees. Stay tuned for exact dates by signing up for our Newsletter.

Find recordings of all previous Lunch and Learns here

Watch Our Climate Dispatch!

Stay up to date on what's happening in the Legislature and state and regional policy discussions via VNRC's weekly Climate Dispatch

Watch the weekly Climate Dispatch here!

Energy Action Network (EAN) 2020/2021 Annual Progress Report for Vermont

EAN's Vermont Annual Progress Report on Energy, Equity, and the Economy is live! Every year, the EAN team crunch the numbers to provide the most up-to-date numbers possible on where Vermont stands on reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.

Find the full report on EAN's website here

Updating the Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP)

This year, the Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD) began the review and update of the CEP. Local leaders were deeply involved in the crafting of the two most recent CEPs, and we want to ensure that your voices are part of the process this time as well.

Continue to track and participate in the process here.

Monthly E-newsletters Now Posted to VECAN Website

You can now download and view our monthly E-Newsletters on our site!

View our E-Newsletters here or under our resource page

VECAN's Town Energy and Climate Action Guide

Be sure to check out our guide on how to form and run an effective energy committee, ideas for programs and initiatives, financing and funding options, and much more!

View the guide here!

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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