The new, incoming Trump administration has made clear their intention to roll back clean energy and climate programs and policies over the next four years. That means state and local efforts to cut high-cost, planet-warming pollution will be even more important. In this session, get an update on the status of the over $120 million awarded to Vermont via the Inflation Reduction Act to establish new programs to help low- and moderate income Vermonters access, afford and benefit from well-insulated homes, more efficient appliances, (community) solar, and clean electrification solutions for heating and transportation. Hear what’s happening (or possibly not) with awarded funds, what they are intended for, and what we can anticipate – as best as possible – in terms of timing and implementation. Hear about potential legislative and community priorities for continuing to make climate progress and reduce Vermonters’ energy burdens. And gather and share ideas for how to organize our collective, community climate efforts.
Ian Lund, Vermont Public Service Department
Ben Edgerly Walsh, VPIRG
