Now – more than ever before – leadership on clean energy and climate action at the local and state level is imperative. For inspiration, ideas and resources to help you do all you can, don’t miss VECAN’s 9th Annual Vermont Community Energy and Climate Action Conference on December 3rd!
REGISTER TODAY! This inspiring conference emphasizes clean energy and climate action strategies that Vermonters can implement locally — and beyond.
When: December 3, 2016 from 9 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Lake Morey Resort – Fairlee, VT
The theme of the day is: Local Leadership, Local Action: Partnering to Get to 90 by 2050. Find out far more and register today!
The day is aimed at supporting and growing the statewide network of town energy committees and building the capacity and expertise of any Vermonter interested in helping the state meet its ambitious but essential goal of getting 90 percent of our energy in 2050 through renewable sources.
The day offers an array of workshops – from Effectively Engaging Schools on Energy Initiatives to Making Vermont’s Clean Energy Transition Accessible for Low Income Earners; from the ABC’s of Transportation Action to the Legislative Outlook for 2017 – and far more.
We also have an amazing keynote! Søren Hermansen is the Director of the Energy Academy on the Danish island of Samsø. Mr. Hermansen was a driving force behind the island achieving a 100% renewable electric grid and energy independence. Innovation and action at the local level just became ever-more important. Hear about the keys to Samso’s success – and gather ideas on how Vermont might chart a similar path.
This conference offers unparalleled networking opportunities, both with local energy leaders and Vermont’s leading clean energy businesses, organizations, institutions and state agency partners who generously help make this day possible. Don’t miss this amazing event!
Register today. Early registration prices end November 22!
Please spread the word too! Forward this email… and hope to see you on December 3rd!
As always, thanks for all you do.
Best,
Johanna Miller, VNRC Energy and Climate Action Program Director and VECAN Coordinator
P.S. For any questions or further information, contact Katie Emerson at kemerson@vnrc.org or 802-223-2328 ext. 118.