This webinar for school leaders by the Future of Rural Transit EAN Network Action Team will provide information about two opportunities to innovate your school transportation system to improve equity, student health, and environmental impact. We will first discuss opportunities for increasing equity through coordination with transit providers, sharing the benefits of adding public transit […]
In 2012, the Vermont Legislature passed Act 142, the Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative which created the structure for management and investment of state funding into agricultural and forestry based businesses. Over the last 10 years, farm and forest businesses from all across the state have leveraged new funding to create more than 500 new […]
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. As the first webinar in the series, this session will cover topics including: - How does the electric system get […]
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, […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
