Latest News From Renewable Energy Vermont
Wood: Vermont’s Locally Grown, Renewable Fuel
Vermonters have a long history of heating with wood, and most of us know there is nothing like the warmth of a well-stoked wood stove on a cold winter night. It is only in recent years, however, that advances in technology have made wood a convenient alternative to fossil fuels through whole-building, automated wood heat systems that are controlled by a thermostat. Today, Vermonters are poised to capitalize on a…
New Roadmap Shows Path & Benefits to Increase Renewable, Local Wood Heating in Vermont
Goddard College Progresses Carbon Neutral Plan with Woodchip District Heating Plant PLAINFIELD, VT – At a gathering to celebrate Goddard College’s new woodchip district heating plant, the Biomass Energy Research Center (BERC) and Renewable Energy Vermont (REV), released a report, Expanded Use of Wood Heating in Vermont. With Vermont’s Comprehensive Energy Plan to meet 90% of the state’s energy needs through renewables, advancing wood heating is a critical part of…
REV Recognizes Energy Champions at REV2018
525+ Convene to Accelerate Renewable Energy & Climate Solutions at REV Conference Recognized as New England’s premier event exploring clean energy innovation and climate solutions, Renewable Energy Vermont’s 18th annual Conference and Exposition, REV2018, themed REVitalize: Transforming Energy Further, Faster, Together convened more than 525 people for two days of collective re-envisioning of New England’s energy needs. The conference also served as an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of individuals…
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.
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,…
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…
About Renewable Energy Vermont:
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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