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As federal funding for COVID recovery comes to Vermont and our leaders make choices about how to rebuild out of the pandemic, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest these dollars and adopt complementary policies to create a future in which both people and...

In his annual budget address, Governor Phil Scott today proposed an investment of $7 million to spur grid optimization and transportation electrification. The Governor’s proposals include a variety of incentives to support grid efficiency including: a new refundable research and development tax credit for local clean grid optimization businesses; property tax structure stability and certainty for storage and grid optimization projects; and elimination of the corporate income tax for existing and new grid optimization companies.

October 10th and 11th, Renewable Energy Vermont’s 19th annual Conference and Exposition, REV2019, convened hundreds of business, political and non-profit leaders for two days of collective re-envisioning of New England’s energy needs. Recognized as New England's...

Montpelier, VT — Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) today announced five newly elected members to its Board of Directors: Lang Durfee of Bethel Mills, Inc., Kerrick Johnson of Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Paul Lesure of Green Mountain Solar, Chris McKay of WEG...

WASHINGTON, D.C. and MONTPELIER, VT – The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for the U.S. solar industry, announced today that Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) is now an official SEIA affiliate.  REV becomes the 15th SEIA state...

South Burlington, VT – The 2019 Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) conference, REV It Up: Empowering Energy Transformation will take place October 10 & 11 in South Burlington, Vermont.  REV's annual conference convenes more than 550 business, policy, and finance...

Montpelier, VT – In advance of Earth Day, Vermont’s largest electric utility, Green Mountain Power announced its commitment to achieve 100% renewable electricity within the next 11 years.  GMP’s announcement follows plans and proposals in dozens of other jurisdictions...

Montpelier, VT – At a reception in the over-flowing Cedar Creek Room of the Vermont State House, Renewable Energy Vermont presented Ben Gordesky of DC Energy Innovations with the 2018 Jim Grundy Award for generosity of spirit and integrity in bringing renewable energy...

Green Mountain Power (GMP) and Renewable Energy Vermont (REV)  teamed up on a first of its kind opportunity  in the country to deliver innovation and carbon reductions to customers through a new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for energy storage, electric vehicle...

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...

Montpelier, VT – At a reception in the over-flowing Cedar Creek Room of the Vermont State House, Renewable Energy Vermont presented Leigh Seddon with the 2019 Jim Grundy Award for generosity of spirit and integrity in bringing renewable energy to his community. In...

REV released a 2020 transportation policy priorities agenda with Transportation For Vermonters, a broad coalition including transit providers along with health, education and environmental organizations. The goals of accessing jobs, aging successfully in our...

Montpelier, VT – January 14th at the Vermont State House, 30 Vermont organizations representing business, youth, poverty alleviation, public health, environment and other diverse interests presented a policy plan for climate action in 2020. Find the plan here. The...

The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for residential solar systems will be ramping down. Effective January 1, 2020, the tax credit for qualifying residential solar systems will drop from 30% to 26%. If you are considering residential solar, act now to qualify for...

500+ Renewable Energy Innovators, Climate Leaders, & Government Officials to Convene So. Burlington, VT - The 19th annual Renewable Energy Vermont Conference and Expo welcomes an impressive lineup of speakers for REV2019, themed REV It Up: Empowering Energy...

Bethel, VT — Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) joined Governor Phil Scott and members of the Vermont House and Senate Transportation Committees at today’s signing of H.529, the annual comprehensive transportation bill, and offered the following statement. “Recognizing...

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...

Throughout the year we hear it all the time, in technical workshops, committee hearings, or at other conferences, you might have heard it too; "Last year at the REV conference…” Hearing this time-and-again serves as a reminder of why the Renewable Energy Vermont...

In December 2019, REV was delighted to co-host with VECAN (the Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network) the fourth and final session of our fall conference series. The day’s events focused on building equity in our energy systems and in our economic recovery...

REV members are committed to building strong, resilient communities across our state. In typical times, we do this by educating people about renewable energy, building resilient energy systems, saving Vermonters money on their utility bills, providing well-paid...

An update of Vermont Solar Pathways Report shows that solar progress in Vermont has declined steadily over the last three years. The current annual installation rate would not be sufficient to reach the 20% by 2025 Solar Pathways target. “The update sends a mixed...

Automatic pellet system gives WEC members convenient, clean energy Just like local food helps the economy, when you use biomass, the money stays in the local economy because the resource supply is local. And it helps create a healthier forest, by managing the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Waterbury Center, VT - On Thursday, November 2nd, a coalition of nonprofits, local businesses, and state agencies facilitated by Renewable Energy Vermont unveiled a plan of policy, workforce development, and outreach recommendations to help lower energy costs, boost...