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VECAN Winter Webinar: WindowDressers: A Low Cost Weatherization Option

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 […]

VECAN Winter Webinar: How to Develop a Thermal Energy Network

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 […]

VECAN Winter Webinar: Heat Pumps 101

Want to support your community in learning more about heat pumps and their home's heating and cooling needs? On Wednesday January 31st at Noon Efficiency Vermont experts will review the different types of heat pumps available and what homeowners should consider when upgrading to a heat pump. We will also share resources for promoting and […]

Winter Webinar: Vermont Energy Education Program Community Workshops

VEEP Community Workshops Webinar How much carbon dioxide do our vehicles actually emit? Is insulation or air sealing more effective for weatherization? How does electrifying our homes help fight climate change? How does our electric grid work, anyway? The Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) has hands-on workshops to help you answer these questions and more. […]

Winter Webinar: WindowDressers: A Low Cost Weatherization Option

VECAN Winter Webinar:  WindowDressers: A Low Cost Weatherization Option 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 […]

Winter Webinar: How to Develop a Thermal Energy Network 

Winter Webinar: How to Develop a Thermal Energy Network  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 […]

Tools you can use: Tracking Vermont’s energy transition at the local level

Join VECAN and Energy Action Network on March 15th at Noon to get an introduction to two new interactive dashboards, one for local energy progress tracking and one for statewide GHG emissions tracking. These data tools visualize local progress toward adoption of key decarbonization measures. The Vermont Energy Dashboard tracks uptake of four high-impact measures […]

Shelburne Heat Pump Workshop

Shelburne Town Office 5420 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT, United States

Shelburne's Climate & Energy Committee (CEC) is hosting a Heat Pump Workshop on March 27, from 6-8 PM at the Shelburne Town Office located at 5420 Shelburne Rd. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Childcare will be available upon request by emailing your request to [email protected]   Why a workshop? Electric heat pumps are steadily emerging […]

Inundation District Film Screening and Q&A with David Abel

Celebrate Earth Day with award-winning reporter and filmmaker David Abel and his 2023 film Inundation District. In a time of rising seas and intensifying storms, Boston, one of the world’s wealthiest, most-educated cities made a fateful decision to spend billions of dollars erecting a new district along its coast — on landfill, at sea level. […]

VECAN Conference 2024: Post Election Gathering with the Energy Action Network

Capitol Plaza Montpelier 100 State Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

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 […]

VECAN Conference 2024: Town Energy Committee Peer-to-Peer Roundtable

Town energy and climate leaders understand the importance of learning from each other! Engage in meaningful discussions and gain practical insights on how Vermonters have navigated the challenges of community-driven energy and climate initiatives. This webinar provides a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, ultimately empowering attendees to drive more effective and impactful energy initiatives […]

Navigating Climate Risks and Building Resilience in Rural Communities

The impacts of climate change have arrived squarely on Vermonters’ doorsteps, delivering disproportionate impacts and swamping already-strapped municipal budgets. In this workshop, hear from national resilience and recovery experts - Rebuild by Design - about Vermont’s unique climate risks. Panelists will then walk through Vermonters’ short and long-term recovery needs identified through their work in […]