New data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows renewable energy use exceeded coal for the first time since 1885. Vermont and New England mirror the national trend toward increased reliance on renewable electricity. Across New England, tens of...
Green Mountain Power (GMP) and Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) teamed up again to offer more innovative home battery options to GMP customers. Beginning June 5, customers can enroll in an expanded Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for energy storage. BYOD has...
It’s that time of year again! The grass is growing and the lawn needs to be mowed. The great news is that this gas-guzzling, climate-polluting chore can now be completed with much lower emissions and at much lower cost for Vermonters. With expanded incentives from REV...
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...
MONTPELIER, VT – Businesses from all corners of the state voiced their support for increasing local renewable electricity in Vermont. Businesses from all sectors of the economy wrote to lawmakers and government officials, expressing support for “a 100% renewable...
This was a webinar to orient people ahead of town meeting so they would be prepared to meet with legislators and generally learn how they can take climate action now. Download a copy of the Webinar...
The U.S. solar trades employed nearly 250,000 workers in 2019, an increase of more than 5,600 jobs (or 2.3%) since 2018, according to the 10th annual National Solar Jobs Census released today by The Solar Foundation. Counter to this national trend, solar jobs within...
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...
Montpelier, VT – Renewable Energy Vermont recognizes Representative Sarah Copeland-Hanzas with the 2019 Renewable Energy Legislative Champion award. This award recognizes a government official who has worked hard to further renewable energy in Vermont....
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...
Vermont Business Magazine Green Mountain Transit (GMT) and Burlington Electric Department (BED), joined by Governor Phil Scott, Mayor Miro Weinberger, and other federal, state, and local leaders, today unveiled for the public GMT’s first two electric-powered transit...
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...
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...
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...
