2009 Renewable Energy Bill (H.446) Becomes Law!

Renewable Energy Vermont celebrates the enactment of the Energy Act of 2009, a bill that builds a solid economic framework for the accelerated deployment of small-scale renewable energy for the benefit of Vermonters, their environment and the Vermont economy.

More from REV's statement on bill's passage
Governor's statement on H.446
Burlington Free Press story
Free Press editorial

More information on the bill

Vermont Renewable Energy Conference and Expo

Wednesday–Thursday, October 28–29, 2009
Sheraton Conference Center in Burlington, Vermont

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More information about the 2009 conference will be posted here as it becomes available. To be updated via e-mail about conferences, other events, and news-related REV and renewable energy issues affecting Vermont, sign up for our newsletter (scroll to bottom of page).

Check out last year's conference information

Perfect Power Conference - Local Power on a Smart Grid

May 22, 2009
Equinox Hotel
Manchester, Vermont

More than 150 people attended REV's 2009 distributed energy conference in Manchester. Businesses, utilities, communities, and customers came looking for local clean-energy solutions to help strengthen the electric grid, reduce costs and provide for local economic-growth opportunities. This year's conference, called Perfect Power–Local Power, delivered.

Focused on distributed energy solutions—such as customer-sited, combined heat and power projects; district heating systems; community wind plants; targeted energy-efficiency measures; smart grids; and much more—REV's annual distributed energy conference in Manchester is a day-long event designed to investigate the best interconnections between clean-energy technologies and the expanding smart electric grid. These interconnections are the foundation of diverse energy solutions to help build more resilient communities with higher levels of energy security.

Check out details on our 2009 conference

REV Begins PV Training Program

In 2009, REV will host four PV-system training sessions to licensed electricians, electricians' apprentices, and experienced solar contractors. Each session covers the latest in solar-electric technologies and includes siting, design, installation, and maintenance of PV systems in Vermont.

The first three-day program, recently completed in Burlington, was taught by expert trainer Bill Brooks. (See below for details.) Subsequent sessions will be sited throughout the state to ensure widespread access and will be delivered on non-consecutive days to limit disruption to participants' work schedules. Space will be limited. Please check back frequently; we'll announce upcoming sessions as dates become available.

Training I
Course: Advanced Photovoltaic System Design and Installation
Dates: March 9, 10, 11
Time: 9 to 5, with breaks and lunch (provided)
Cost: $75
Location: The Essex, Essex, VT 05452
For more information: Contact REV Executive Director Andrew Perchlik.

The recommended reading list for Training I can be downloaded in PDF format from Bill Brooks' website. Reading materials are listed on the right side of the page.

REV Releases Results of Industry

A recent survey of Vermont businesses that produce renewable energy, manufacture renewable energy technology, sell and install equipment, and offer related consulting services demonstrates that the renewable energy business significantly contributes to the state economy.

As of September 2007, 50 renewable energy businesses operated in Vermont. They employed more than 545 Vermonters, with total compensation exceeding $36 million. And they reported over $188 million in sales for the year.

The survey found that after totaling direct, indirect, and induced effects, the industry is a vital and growing contributor to Vermont's economy, responsible for:

• Total sales of almost $259 million
• About 1,115 jobs in Vermont
• Total compensation equaling $55 million
• $17 million in tax revenues (not counting personal or business income taxes)

For more information, see our fact sheet on the survey results.

Energy Prices In Vermont

See below for the ISO New England average market clearing price for electricity in Vermont as well as the fossil-fuel price data collected by the Vermont Department of Public Service.
In the future we hope to post monthly price trends for renewable energy sources as well.

Average Market Clearing Price for Electricity | January 2009
(click on graph below for more information)

Resources Available for Home Renewables

Almost $1 million are now available to Vermonters! Click here to find out more incentives information. You can also go here to find out more about Vermont Renewable Incentives.

Find a Solar or Wind Partner here to take advantage of these state incentives.