Burlington voters embraced spending $20 million to reach ‘net zero’ carbon. But they rejected a bond for twice that amount to repair the city’s streets, bridges and water systems.
Rolling blackouts warned as ‘last resort’ during cold snap
Thanks to pandemic supply chain problems and the closure of New England fossil-fuel power plants, the region’s grid operators are warning of rolling blackouts as a ‘last resort’ during severe cold snaps.
New England states rejecting TCI – except Vermont
TCI DOA? Every New England state is getting cold feet about a regional transportation carbon tax – except Vermont, where the Climate Council is expected to endorse the TCI.
NE states’ carbon reduction will require equivalent of four new VT Yankee plants
Meeting expected ‘peak power’ wintertime demands will require 2.2 billion watts of new generation capacity in New England, the region’s grid operator said.
Pandemic relief $$ to weatherize 550 homes
$7.9 million of fed $$ will help the Scott administration weatherize 60% more homes.
Will Vermont follow California and ban gas-powered leafblowers and chainsaws?
Last Friday, California Gov. Newsom announced a ban on new gas-powered leafblowers and chainsaws. Will Vermont follow suit? Burlington has already banned seasonal use of gas-powered leafblowers.
Scenes from the East Charlotte Tractor Parade
Will events like the East Charlotte Tractor Parade held this past weekend be targeted by the Vermont Climate Council for carbon emissions reduction?
$60 mil climate, infrastructure bonds head to Burlington voters
Burlington’s mayor and the City Council want voters to approve $60 million in new borrowing to fix the streets, rehab Memorial Auditorium, and save the climate.
UVM Power Prof joins with DOE research center
UVM renewable power systems scientist joins with DOE research center.
AG Donovan sues fossil fuel energy companies
Vermont is suing Big Oil for saying it’s to solve climate change.
