30 years after the Chernobyl disaster, some 100 women fiercely cling to their ancestral homeland inside the radioactive “Exclusion Zone.” While most of their neighbors have long since fled and their husbands have gradually died off, this stubborn sisterhood is hanging on — even, oddly, thriving — while trying to cultivate an existence on toxic […]
A heat pump provides high-efficiency heating or cooling. And, since heating is Vermont’s second highest source of carbon emissions behind driving, by switching to cleaner heating you will be making a big difference. This webinar, hosted by Chittenden County Regional Planning, will review the different types of heat pumps available, their associated costs and benefits, […]
Join VECAN and the Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD) for a webinar to learn more about the PSD’s recently issued Request for Input on Vermont’s Renewable & Clean Electricity Policy and Programs and participate in a facilitated Q&A. As we move to reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels, it will be imperative that […]
Steven Wisbaum, the founder of the Mow Electric! Campaign has been encouraging the transition to residential and commercial E-lawn equipment in Vermont since 2016. In this presentation Steven will discuss the significant environmental and economic benefits of E-lawn care equipment, as well as both the opportunities and the challenges that still exist for the increased […]
The Vermont Law School’s Institute for Energy and the Environment invites you to participate in a webinar explaining the services available through their energy clinic. Faculty will discuss projects including net-zero housing development, community solar ownership aggregation, agriculture-friendly renewables and electric vehicle adoption. They’ll also explain how towns in Vermont can make use of the […]
In 2018 and 2019, hundreds of Vermonters joined together at VCRD’s Community Leadership Summits to explore ways to support local leadership and democracy. We have seen tremendous challenges and change since our 2019 Summit, and VCRD has heard from thousands of Vermonters the need to come back together to renew, connect, and continue to lead […]
Never-before-seen images expose the global rise of land and water protectors across the Americas. Amidst of the burning of the Amazon, the mega-fires in Australia, and the global climate strikes, this award-winning documentary documents the ongoing collective climate awakening and the imperative of urgent change. Facing this overwhelming current political climate, a great many people […]
The LEAP Electric Vehicle Fest will take place on Wednesday, August 17 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury (5672 VT-100, Duxbury, VT). This free event includes: 1) 15- 20 electric vehicles on display; 2) a Q&A with Drive Electric Vermont; 3) the opportunity to talk with experts and […]
Workshop 2: Household Budgeting 101 Put on by BROC Community Action’s GreenSavingSmart Financial and Energy Coach, Darrell Greene Thursday 8/25/22 1:00 – 3:30PM In Person – BROC Community Action’s Rutland Office 45 Union St Rutland, VT 05701 Join GreenSavingSmart's Financial and Energy Coach Darrell Greene as he provides insight, tips, tricks, and fresh ideas on […]
We are excited to be co-hosting a virtual kick-off of this year’s Button Up Vermont campaign with Efficiency Vermont, on August 31st, from 12:00-1:00pm. You’ll hear all about this year’s campaign, including how you can sign up to participate in helping to Button Up Vermont this fall. Mark your calendars or register here for the […]
Would an e-bike make your life easier? Find out for free! Vital Communities’ Upper Valley E-bike Lending Library will be in Woodstock Friday September 2nd, Saturday September 3rd, and Sunday September 4th. Borrowers will be able to “check out” an e-bike from the lot outside the Norman Williams Public Library to find out how these […]
Park House, 340 Rec Park Road, Manchester Center, VT Please RSVP for the event. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources invites you to learn about and discuss proposed rules that require auto manufacturers to provide even more electric vehicles and cleaner internal combustion engine vehicles in Vermont. These rules will further reduce greenhouse gas and air […]
