Latest News From Renewable Energy Vermont
Listen: REV2018 Preview on WGDR ‘Relocalizing’
REV’s Executive Director, Olivia Campbell Andersen, and REV2018 keynote speaker, Katherine Hamilton joined Carl Etnier on his show Relocalizing on WGDR. Carl will be broadcasting live from the Renewable Energy Vermont Conference & Expo, REV2018, on Thursday, October 18th.
Webinar: How’s Vermont’s Pace on Renewable Energy?
On September 24th, REV hosted a webinar with Sarah Wolfe of the Energy Action Network and Bob the Green Guy dive into the latest analysis of Vermont’s challenges and progress to meet its renewable energy and climate commitments.
Request For Proposals: Student Climate and Energy Work
The Renewable Energy Vermont Conference & Expo (REV2018) convenes hundreds of business leaders, policy experts, non-profit advocates, government officials, and citizens once a year to discuss clean energy opportunities and challenges. The conference is the premier renewable energy event in northern New England, with over 500 attendees in 2017. Our 2018 conference will take place on October 18 & 19 at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center in South Burlington, Vermont. As one of our conference highlights, we…
Scholarship Opportunities for REV2018
Much of the work done to plan our renewable energy future is being done by citizens volunteering their time to work on community-level energy planning. In an effort to help support these Vermonters, Renewable Energy Vermont has partnered with the High Meadows Fund to provide local leaders with reduced cost admission to our conference REV2018 – REVitalize: Transforming Energy Further, Faster, Together. If you would like to be considered for the High Meadows scholarship to attend…
The Opportunity in Modern Wood Heat
Installations alone aren’t enough to catalyze modern wood heat market growth. To really scale up and achieve significant, lasting benefits for rural communities, we need to make far more people aware that automated wood heat is even an option. By Maura Adams | July 23, 2018 I love working at an organization where the boss wrote a blog titled “Eat Kale, Use Wood.” The recent blog, by Northern Forest Center…
REV2018’s Second Keynote – ISO New England President – Gordon Van Welie
REV is elated to announce that Gordon van Welie, President and CEO of ISO New England, will be joining us on the first day of REV2018, where he will serve as the conference’s first keynote speaker. Registration for the conference themed REVitalize: Transforming Energy Further, Faster, Together opened July 16th, with early-bird rates ending August 26th. In Gordon’s role, he oversees New England’s32,000-megawatt bulk power system, the multi-billion dollar wholesale electricity marketplace,…
Request for Proposal- Funds available for renewable energy installations in Windham County!
The Windham County Renewable Energy Program is looking for project proposals of renewable energy installations in Windham County. The projects require a minimum of 50% cash or in-kind match. This program has funded 9 projects within Windham County (see below). Questions on the RFP must be submitted in writing by July 20th and will be compiled, answered and posted to this page. Funds Available: $66,000 (minimum award: $10,000 maximum award: $66,000) Proposal deadline: July…
SEIA Releases Updated ‘SEIA Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power’
Available online, the free guide offers those interested in going solar a one-stop shop to better understand the basics of solar energy and ownership options. It includes key questions to ask solar installers before entering a transaction. The guide is a result of a joint effort of the leading companies across the solar industry and goes hand in hand with SEIA’s existing Solar Business Code by which all SEIA members abide….
New Incentives & Sales Tax Exemption Help Local Wood Do Local Good
Winter cold might be the furthest thing from Vermonter’s minds right now, however, now is the time to start thinking about how to heat next winter. “Reliable and renewable heating alternatives to oil and gas exist; and there has never been a better time for Vermonters to make the switch,” said Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director of Renewable Energy Vermont. “With new incentives and the state sales exemption recently signed…
Advanced Wood Heating Incentives Available in VT
Homeowners can now save on average $7,000 on an advanced wood heat boiler or furnace! Now is a great time to change the way you heat your home or business by switching to local wood! As fossil fuel prices continue to rise, heating with locally sourced wood saves you money! With a sales tax exemption and incentives, making the switch has never been easier, or more economical. Vermont Sales and Use Tax Exemption:…
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Renewable Energy Vermont represents businesses, non-profits, utilities, and individuals committed to reducing our reliance on dirty fossil fuels by increasing clean renewable energy and energy efficiency in Vermont. Vermont’s clean energy economy directly enables at least 18,800 jobs at 3,612 businesses, representing approximately 6% of Vermont’s workforce. Together, we will achieve 90% total renewable energy (electric, thermal, transportation) before 2050.
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