Student teams have been drafting plans, ordering materials, building prototypes, and getting ready to show off their solar-powered devices for improving food access. A team of judges composed of Dartmouth engineering students and industry professionals will provide feedback on their work and announce this year’s winners. The Day will include celebration of student projects, demonstrations […]
Join Vermont Natural Resources Council, Audubon Vermont, Vermont Land Trust, and the Green Mountain Club on Friday, May 26th for Conservation Night at the Vermont Green FC's home opener! The Vermont Green Football Club, a US League Two soccer club based in Burlington, believes soccer can be a powerful catalyst for a more environmentally sustainable […]
Vermont Clean Cities Coalition is hosting an informal discussion to learn about electric school bus technology on the roads in Vermont, including funding information from the EPA Clean School Bus Program and the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Program. Learn more and register to attend here.
Please save the date for a free, in-person Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network Spring Gathering on Saturday, June 3rd, at Middlebury College. We’ve had to make the hard decision of hosting our annual winter conference virtually for the past few years, so we can’t wait to gather once again! We’re excited to reconnect, share ideas, strategize […]
Can electric vehicles play a role in advancing equity in underserved and historically marginalized communities? A new blog series by Clean Energy Group explores this question in four parts. The series begins with an overview of electric vehicle costs, performance characteristics, and environmental and health impacts, then considers possible pathways for electric vehicles to deliver […]
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is inviting community leaders, volunteers, and partners committed to Vermont to join their inaugural “Community Social” June 13 at the Lake Bomoseen Lodge & Taproom. The event will include a short speaking program with updates on VCRD initiatives and issues vital to towns across Vermont, as well as […]
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is thrilled to announce the 2023 Vermont Community Leadership Summit! Nothing gets done in Vermont communities without the people who put themselves on the line for their town and for the issues they care about. The summit will bring together these dedicated community builders from across the State, […]
Riding mowers, push mowers, blowers, trimmers, and chain saws will be available for hands-on demonstrations! Stop in and try out equipment from MeanGreen, Gravely, GreenWorks, EGO Power+, and TORO. Learn about Green Mountain Power incentives as well as VT cities and organizations that have transitioned to all-electric equipment. Free food and beverages - lunch will […]
Discover how local initiatives can address environmental challenges, advocate for underprivileged communities, and work towards a more inclusive and environmentally responsible Vermont. This webinar offers a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaborative solutions to create a greener and fairer future for all Vermonters. We will hear from Karla Raimundi, Agency of Natural Resources Director of […]
How much carbon dioxide do our vehicles actually emit? Is insulation or air sealing more effective weatherization? How does electrifying our homes help fight climate change? How does our electric grid work, anyway? On Wednesday February 14th at Noon the Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) has hands-on workshops to help you answer these questions and […]
On Wednesday February 28th at Noon learn about the non-profit that brings community volunteers of all socio-economic situations together to improve the warmth and comfort of interior spaces while lowering heating costs and reducing CO2 emissions. This webinar will share the history of this small but mighty organization as well as the impact and success […]
Several Vermont energy committees are exploring how they can bring Thermal Energy Networks to their towns, using geothermal and waste heat to provide clean heating and cooling. This webinar on Wednesday March 13th at Noon shares the experiences and approaches of Vermonters already working to develop Thermal Energy Networks. We’ll hear how energy committees and […]
