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 […]

Thursday September 8th from 3:00 – 4:30PM Interested in weatherizing your home, but not sure how to make ends meet? Join GreenSavingSmart’s upcoming community workshop to learn about how to finance your weatherization projects through: Equity lines of credit Green Energy Loans Rebates Tax incentives This workshop will include the following panelists: Laurie Kozar, GreenSavingSmart (Capstone […]

Gateway Center, First Floor, 84 Fyfe Drive, Newport, 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 pollution from […]

Event Title: Solar Fest Event Time: 9/10/22 noon-10 pm Event Location: Brandon, VT Event Description: Live music, essential workshops on the latest news. Hands-on demonstrations, exhibitors, electric bike trials, food court & picnic table area, kid’s corner, science of energy displays, and even a petting zoo! Event Address: 144 Steinberg Rd Event Website: https://www.solarfest.org/

Wednesday September 14th 3:00 – 4:30PM Join NEKCA’s GreenSavingSmart Financial & Energy Coach, Erik Schultz, and our panel of industry experts to discuss options for low- and middle-income Vermonters with community solar as well as the potential for savings with rooftop solar for homeowners. We will also discuss updates and recent changes to solar incentives. Panelists […]