Governor Phil Scott today proposed more than $200 million in state-federal climate change mitigation investments that will lower energy burdens and climate pollution while supporting Vermont’s economy. The Governor’s climate economy proposals include $25 million to...
Large school buildings are great candidates for modern wood heat. They use large quantities of oil and need high-temperature hot water or steam. If a building is consuming between 10,000 and 80,000 gallons of #2 oil every winter, advanced wood heating systems can be a...
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...
REV Member Green Mountain Power (GMP) is making it simple and affordable for business customers to install electric vehicle chargers for the public and their employees with a new Workplace Charging pilot program. The turnkey package includes the Level 2 charger,...
Transportation is the single biggest source of climate pollution in Vermont, producing 45% of our state’s greenhouse gas emissions. We simply will not achieve the necessary and legally-mandated emissions reductions without decarbonizing our transportation sector....
Heat Pump Installations Under BED’s Net Zero Energy Programs Have Increased Fivefold and Allowed More Low-and Moderate-Income Burlingtonians to Strategically Electrify; Installations Support City’s Net Zero Energy Goal and Help Jump-Start Economy Burlington, VT –...
New Incentives for Advanced Wood Heat Help Vermonters Cut Costs & Climate Pollution, Bolster Local Economy Montpelier, VT – Renewable Energy Vermont applauds U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and Congressman Peter Welch for supporting smart...
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...
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont’s statehouse is first in the nation to have clean backup power stored in batteries. Vermont State officials, and leaders from REV members Northern Reliability, Dynapower, and Green Mountain Power (GMP) worked together to demonstrate that...
REV joined a diverse group of more than 100 businesses and community organizations across Vermont calling on Vermont’s Governor to support the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI)— a regional policy initiative led by eleven northeast and mid-Atlantic states...
New Report Quantifies Energy, Public Health, & Climate Cost Savings of Local Solar Montpelier, VT— Newly available data demonstrates the enormous benefit of local solar power to everyone in New England. From 2014 to 2019, small-scale solar in New England saved...
Thousands of Vermont Jobs Threatened by Upcoming PUC Decision Montpelier, VT – While Governor Phil Scott’s administration tries to put the brakes on renewable energy in Vermont, 791 Vermonters filed comments with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on net metering –...
Montpelier, VT – This summer marked a major milestone for Vermont solar’s collaborative efforts to restore pollinator habitat in our state. In July, Middlebury-based REV Member, Bee the Change installed its twentieth pollinator-friendly solar field at Green Lantern...
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...
Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) announced that it will join Representative Peter Welch and 165 other Members of Congress in calling for an extension of the investment tax credit (ITC) for renewable energy investments, including energy storage. The Renewable Energy...
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...
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 – 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...
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...
REV, Green Lantern Group, Bee the Change, VHB, and others came together January 29th at 2:00 for a webinar to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing pollinator-friendly practices. Special thanks to the webinar sponsors, VHB and Bee the...
Montpelier, VT – Today, Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) members pledged to help pollinators through bee and bird-friendly plantings at solar projects across the state. In partnership with leading scientists and environmental organizations, solar leaders committed...
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