Just a reminder: EAN is hiring! Applications for the Program Manager position are due Monday, July 15th. Please email Jared Duval with any questions prior to the application deadline.

We also wanted to share an update from our partners at the Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity (VLITE). VLITE is requesting proposals for low income efficiency and renewable funding. Proposals are due August 12, 2019 by 5:00pm and will be reviewed and selected at the September Board meeting. See the VLITE site for details of the selection process and to submit your proposal.

Finally, mark your calendars for the Vermont Council on Rural Development’s upcoming event, the 2nd Annual Vermont Community Leadership Summit on August 12, 2019 at VTC. Join local leaders working to improve life in their communities, follow up on action and progress since the 2018 Summit, hear inspiring stories of community success, access skills to support community initiatives, engage in envisioning the future of Vermont leadership, and connect to leadership resources. Learn more and register today at

Total Energy News – July 2019

Total Energy News – July 2019 Your Update on Vermont and National Energy News Greetings! We hope you’re all enjoying this summer week! It was great to see so many Network members at our Speaker Series event this Tuesday. Please note that we will not have a Speaker Series in August, but see below for a Save the Date for our 2019 Network Summit on September 26th. Just a reminder: EAN is hiring! Applications for the Program Manager position are due Monday, July 15th. Please email Jared Duval with any questions prior to the application deadline. We also wanted to share an update from our partners at the Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity (VLITE). VLITE is requesting proposals for low income efficiency and renewable funding. Proposals are due August 12, 2019 by 5:00pm and will be reviewed and selected at the September Board meeting. See the VLITE site for details of the selection process and to submit your proposal. Finally, mark your calendars for the Vermont Council on Rural Development’s upcoming event, the 2nd Annual Vermont Community Leadership Summit on August 12, 2019 at VTC. Join local leaders working to improve life in their communities, follow up on action and progress since the 2018 Summit, hear inspiring stories of community success, access skills to support community initiatives, engage in envisioning the future of Vermont leadership, and connect to leadership resources. Learn more and register today at https://www.vtrural.org/Summit19. Best, The EAN Team News from the World Legal Case for Climate A judge ruled in favor of hundreds of Dutch citizens who sued their government over its inaction on climate change: a case that could set an international precedent. The Guardian, Read More International Electric Progress David Roberts digs into the Renewables Global Status Report to share a few key updates on international renewable electricity. Vox, Read More Maine’s Efficiency Update A suite of energy bills in Maine passed this session, including a bill that expands the state efficiency program to support electrification. Utility Dive, Read More Data Download The benefits of electric vehicles Looking at the total operating cost, the American Automobile Association found that an all-electric vehicle cost 11.28 cents per mile, compared to a medium sedan at 17.76 cents per mile. That means gas vehicle drivers spend nearly $10,000 more on operations and maintenance over 150,000 miles. Share this on Twitter , Facebook What’s Coming Up? Join Mark LeBel and Jim Lazar from RAP, and Karen Glitman of the Center for Sustainable Energy, for an instructive webinar on Tuesday, July 16, as they discuss Funding Transportation in an Electrified World . Learn more and RSVP here . Save the Date! EAN’s 2019 Network Summit is coming up on Thursday, September 26th at Champlain College in Burlington, VT . Stay tuned for information on the pitch process for ideas to advance energy and climate progress. See all upcoming events Member Spotlight: Tom Dunn VELCO “VELCO’s vision is to help create a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships, and operating model. As a member of the Climate Pledge Coalition, we have created an ambitious action plan for reducing our carbon footprint.” Learn more at www.velco.com The Vermont Total Energy Ticker Transportation bill boosts electric vehicles The Transportation Bill passed by the legislature this year designates funding for electric vehicles and charging stations. VTrans aims to increase fast charging along highway corridors. Read more at VTDigger PUC chair: Need for “wartime effort” on EVs The Vermont Public Utilities Commission recently issued their report on the electric vehicle investigation, finding that a significant statewide effort will be necessary to meet the CEP goals. Read more at VTDigger Vehicle efficiency fight Vermont joined 22 other states in supporting California’s opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposed rollback of vehicle efficiency standards. The new rules are expected in the next few months. Read more at AP News Have an upcoming event or news story to share? Let us know. Donate to Support EAN | eanvt.org | vtenergydashboard.org ‌ ‌