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Winter Webinar Series: Community-Led Resilience Hubs

Virtual VT

Join us on Wednesday, February 1st at noon to learn about an effort underway to develop Community-Led Resilience Hubs in Vermont. Rural and energy-burdened areas often experience a “resilience divide” due to characteristics like low population density and a population that is inadequately included, valued, or compensated. Additionally, infrastructure and community support systems are often dispersed, […]

Free

Public Service Department Electricity Webinar: Where Does Vermont’s Electricity Come From?

Zoom

To kickstart public engagement opportunities related to reviewing renewable electricity programs in Vermont, the Public Service Department (Department) is hosting an informational webinar series to share information and answer questions about Vermont’s current electric system. This session will cover topics including: - How does the electric system get power to our homes and businesses - […]

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Questions About the Affordable Heat Act? Get Them Answered!

Zoom

The Affordable Heat Act (S.5) is getting hearings in the Senate and legislative leaders have made clear that this policy is a priority to advance this session. We agree! How we heat and cool our homes is Vermont’s second largest contributor to planet-warming. The Affordable Heat Act aims to cut energy costs, reduce carbon and […]

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Climate Workforce Focus Group for Youth

Zoom

The Energy Action Network and VEEP are seeking youth to share their thoughts about how to make climate careers interesting and accessible to young people. They will be hosting a listening session on February 8th at 6:00 PM via Zoom. Participants will be paid $50 for participating and sharing their thoughts, but must register in […]

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AARP VT Community Challenge Grant Program Informational Webinar

AARP VT is hosting an informational webinar on Thursday, February 9th from 12 -1 pm. Learn about the 2023 Community Challenge grant program, new funding sources, the application process, and a new offering they are providing for eligible small non-profits in the form of grant writing coaches to help with the application process. Register for […]

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EAN Webinar: Retaining Workers in the Climate Workforce

Virtual VT

This webinar by the Climate Workforce EAN Network Action Team will be targeted at climate workforce employers. It will provide an inspiring view of low and no-cost retention techniques for keeping your workers in their jobs. The webinar will be presented by Susan Loynd, M.A., SHRM-SCP, an accomplished, certified senior human resource executive with over […]

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Public Service Department Electricity Webinar: Current Renewable Electricity Policies

Zoom

To kickstart public engagement opportunities related to reviewing renewable electricity programs in Vermont, the Public Service Department (Department) is hosting an informational webinar series to share information and answer questions about Vermont’s current electric system. This session will cover information on current policies and programs in the state and how they have helped support renewable […]

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Winter Webinar Series: Inter-Community Idea Share – Cross-Pollinating Community Energy Progress, Challenges and Successes!

Virtual VT

Are you hoping to launch an energy or climate action project or campaign in your town but don’t know where to start? Do you have a success story that you think other communities can learn from? Is your energy committee facing roadblocks that you need advice for overcoming? What better way to formulate ideas and […]

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Public Service Department Electricity Webinar: Current Renewable Electricity Policies

Zoom

To kickstart public engagement opportunities related to reviewing renewable electricity programs in Vermont, the Public Service Department (Department) is hosting an informational webinar series to share information and answer questions about Vermont’s current electric system. This session will cover information on current policies and programs in the state and how they have helped support renewable […]

Free

Green Drinks–Recycling, Composting, and Waste Q&A

Virtual VT

Why is your paint and your window cleaner not wanted at a hazardous waste event? What? I can recycle batteries and paint??? What will you do with your vehicle or e-bike battery when it dies? What's a "non-covered" electronic? Why aren't you recycling your Styrofoam? Have you given up on sorting your food scraps? If […]

Live Q&A with Captain Paul Watson

Virtual VT

Join Sustainable Woodstock for a live Q&A with Captain Paul Watson, marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977, he left Greenpeace and founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and conserving the world’s oceans and marine wildlife. In 2022, […]

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Keeping Vermonters Warm… and Cool: The Potential of Thermal Energy Networks

Zoom

Geothermal or other kinds of thermal energy networks are one of the cleanest, most efficient, safest, and healthiest ways to heat and cool buildings. They are a known, demonstrated solution that we can bring to our town centers and neighborhoods. Beginning with the basics and benefits of networked geothermal systems, this workshop opens up the […]

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