Vermont
As Vermont nears 75% renewable power, advocates question if it’s clean enough
Most of the power being used to satisfy the state’s renewable electricity standard comes from Hydro-Québec as local wind and solar development lag.
home heating
Wood heat tax credit gives New England industry ‘something to rally around’
Congress included the new tax credit in December’s COVID-19 stimulus bill, offering 26% off the cost of installing high-efficiency wood boilers.
climate
Vermont needs to find ways to pay for meeting its climate goals, report says
Vermont won’t be able to make a serious dent in its transportation and heating emissions unless state leaders come up with significant new revenue sources.
transportation
Vermont utility works to keep car dealers up to speed on electric vehicles
A year-old city program in Burlington promotes car dealerships that agree to keep vehicles in stock, train employees, and process point-of-sale rebates.
efficiency
As pandemic continues, Vermont home weatherization visits go virtual
The state’s energy efficiency utility is promoting virtual home visits, which can accomplish much of what a traditional in-person visit can.