In this issue: Our 2020 Annual Report, Wildland Forestry and Vermont’s Current Use Program, restoring the West Barn, Forest Friend signs, Game of Logging Level 2, burning trees for electricity, and more. Hot off the e-press: Our 2020 Annual Report Take a look at what Vermont Family Forests was up to last year, in words and […]
Continue readingWelcome to the March 2021 edition of Reality Now. BLOG HIGHLIGHTS YOUNG BLACK ACTIVISTS REMAKING THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT These young Black leaders are helping build a climate movement that’s as equitable as it is powerful. READ MORE STARTING THE CONVERSATION – FIVE TIPS ON HOW TO TALK TO CLIMATE DENIERS IN YOUR FAMILY Explaining the […]
Continue readingIn This Issue Wood Heat Opportunities USDA Rural Energy Grant EnergyFirst Mortgage Public Comment on VT’s Electric Grid Webinars of Interest Vote for Solar LEGO! REV Members in the News Tweet of the Month Reading, Watching, Listening Jobs Wood Heat Opportunities Incentives: Federal tax filers can claim 26% of the installed cost of an efficient […]
Continue reading11th annual Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) // uicsise.com Produced in partnership with the American Energy Society (AES)Made possible with support from the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund About SISEThe Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is usually described as an annual two-week “boot camp” on energy and sustainability — but it’s much more. SISE is a “we,” a […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News March Happy Women’s History Month & World Water Day VTIPL’s Black History Month Event a Success! IPL’s Faith Climate Action Week & Kiss the Ground film VNRC Climate Action Works Webinar Series, March 10 5th Annual Religion & Ecology Summit, March 15-19 Paul Winter’s Vernal Equinox Concert, March […]
Continue readingGREEN STIMULUS INCENTIVES EXTENDED INTO 2021 burlingtonelectric.com/greenstimulus The Green Stimulus is a program of rebates on heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, home appliances, electric vehicles (EVs), and more. As of last month, Burlingtonians have applied for rebates for the installation of over 200 heat pumps.BED will continue to offer many other opportunities through the Green […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News February VTIPL Black History Month Screening Event, Resources & More VTIPL Black History Month Film/Discussion, Tues. Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.▪ VTIPL Board Membership Open▪ IPL Applauds Pres. Biden’s Climate & Environmental Justice Actions▪ Update from Montpelier▪ IPL Digital Rally – Protect Sacred Water▪ Sierra Club Community Conversation – […]
Continue readingFebruary E-Newsletter from VNRC We might have formally welcomed 2021 on January 1, but we heard from many that the Inauguration felt like the real New Year’s Day celebration. With that spirit of optimism and hope, we look forward to connecting with you this month and throughout the year. Big changes — Momentous federal wins for the environment — […]
Continue readingJobs:Operations Manager, Renewable Energy VermontFinancial Analyst, Encore Renewable EnergyWeatherization Supervisor, Energy Coop of VermontClean Energy and Climate Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check our jobs board for complete listings. Renewable Energy Vermont · PO Box 1036, Montpelier, VT 05406, United States
Getting Involved with Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) Are you interested in helping an organization that is committed to advancing the environmental, economic, community, and health benefits of green design, construction and building operation practices? We’re pleased to announce that we are expanding the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) Board of Directors. The ideal candidate is committed […]
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