VECAN Conference Archive

On December 3rd , VECAN launches its annual Community Energy & Climate Action Conference by co-hosting an in-person Post Election Gathering with the Energy Action Network! This day-long event is a great opportunity for community energy leaders to get grounded in the state-of-the-state when it comes to energy and climate action in Vermont. Hear from state leaders including state lawmakers, Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Public Utility Commission Chair Ed McNamara, Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, and State Director for Senator Welch’s office Rebecca Ellis. The day will offer the chance to discuss priorities and engage in conversation about new and emerging opportunities and challenges at the federal and state levels. A light breakfast and yummy lunch will also be provided.

A limited number of deeply discounted tickets – $40 – are available to community energy committee leaders in the VECAN network. Find out more here and also reach out to [email protected] to find out how to access the VECAN discount rate.

Please also mark your calendar for a series of ensuing virtual workshops as part of this annual event – from noon-1:30 on December 4th , 5th and 6th . We will be doing deep

dives into climate resilience strategies, pollution-reduction opportunities, federal efficiency programs, and wrap the week on December 6th with a peer-to-peer town energy committee success story showcase and virtual breakouts.

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Our annual Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference was hosted virtually for the second year in a row. This conference is aimed at supporting and growing the statewide network of town energy committees and building the capacity and expertise of any Vermonter interested in being part of the solution to the climate crisis. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great series of events!

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The annual Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference is a can’t-miss event! The conference is aimed at supporting and growing the statewide network of town energy committees and building the capacity and expertise of any Vermonter interested in being part of the solution to the climate crisis.

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VECAN’s annual Community Energy and Climate Action Conference is a can’t-miss event for energy committees and the partners and policymakers who want to support grassroots energy action. Our annual event is focused on empowering local leaders at the grassroots level. The workshops, speakers, and networking at the conference have inspired and activated thousands of Vermonters to make a difference in their own lives and in their community.

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VECAN’s annual Community Energy and Climate Action Conference is a can’t-miss event for energy committees and the partners and policymakers who want to support grassroots energy action. Our annual event is focused on empowering local leaders at the grassroots level. The workshops, speakers, and networking at the conference have inspired and activated thousands of Vermonters to make a difference in their own lives and in their community.

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VECAN’s annual Community Energy and Climate Action Conference is a can’t-miss event for energy committees and the partners and policymakers who want to support grassroots energy action. Our annual event is focused on empowering local leaders at the grassroots level. The workshops, speakers, and networking at the conference have inspired and activated thousands of Vermonters to make a difference in their own lives and in their community.

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With the presidential election fresh in everyone’s minds the 300 plus attendees were more determined than ever to move forward on clean energy. There were 14 informative workshops but the highlight for many was the inspiring and humorous keynote by Soren Hermansen, a leader from the island of Samso, Denmark. Samso is powered by 100% renewable energy and now exports energy. Soren spoke of how their community organized and embraced their renewable energy transition. The day ended with a storytelling workshop.

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Over 250 Vermonters showed their commitment to a clean energy future by attending the 8th Annual “Community Energy & Climate Action Conference”. The temperature was high (50 degrees in December?) but the spirit and motivation for change was higher. The event served as the cap to an eventful year, and as a kick-off to 2016 with 14 workshops, an inspiring keynote, and more. Read more about the day and find presentations here.

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Despite wintry weather, over 250 intrepid Vermonters attended VECAN’s 7th annual “Community Energy & Climate Action Conference.” Once again, it was a powerful, energizing event with over 20 workshops focused on clean energy and climate solutions. Read more about the day and check out the workshop presentations here.

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