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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:…
REV is excited to announce Katherine Hamilton as Friday’s Keynote Speaker!
Katherine Hamilton is Chair of 38 North Solutions, a public policy consultancy specializing in clean energy and innovation. Her firm also manages a non-profit organization, Project for Clean Energy and Innovation. Previously, she ran the GridWise Alliance, was policy director to the Energy Storage Association, and served as an advisor for Good Energies, a private equity company with a clean energy portfolio. Katherine directed American Bioenergy Association, developing renewable portfolio…
CEDF Pellet Boiler Custom Incentive Ending on June 1, 2018
At the Clean Energy Development April 18th Meeting, the Board approved a substantial change to its Advanced Wood Heating Incentive as part of the Small Scale Renewable Energy Incentive (SSREI) Program. Change: The elimination of the Custom Incentive for pellet/chip boilers/furnaces as of June 2, 2018. Friday, June 1st will be the last day incentive reservation applications for the custom incentive will be accepted. Until June 1, 2018, CEDF’s Custom Incentive will…
Defending Customer Access to Renewable Energy
The Public Utility Commission will issue an order on its first biennial review of net metering on May 1st. Over the last 5 months, Renewable Energy Vermont worked tirelessly to advocate for greater customer access to renewable energy through net metering. First, in December and January, REV analyzed the trends resulting from the 2016/2017 net metering rule overhaul. Our analysis showed that last year’s rule changes had a negative impact…
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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 includes 3,751 businesses employing approximately 6% of Vermont’s workforce. Together, we will achieve 90% total renewable energy (electric, thermal, transportation) before 2050.
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