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Total Energy News | December 2024
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Here’s how much cleaner energy could save America, in lives and money
Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis.
The New York Times
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Environment Oregon commission approves redo of landmark climate program after lawsuit derailed it
The Climate Protection Program, which regulates fossil fuel companies and their emissions was reinstated Thursday.
Oregon Cap. Chronicle
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EPA approves California plan to ditch gas-powered cars by 2035
The EPA gave the green light Wednesday to CA’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulation under the Clean Air Act as well as for heavy-duty highway and off-road vehicles.
Axios
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Data Download | Insights from the latest Vermont Energy Dashboard update
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In this month’s blog post, we explore several key trends and takeaways from the latest update to the Vermont Energy Dashboard, which tracks progress on several climate and clean energy technologies, including heat pumps, electric vehicles, and home weatherization.
As of the end of 2023, nearly 60,000 cold-climate heat pumps and nearly 20,000 heat pump water heaters had been installed in Vermont homes, almost 40,000 homes had been weatherized, and more than 12,000 electric vehicles were on the road. Vermont has made significant progress, but action on some measures is accelerating faster than others. And not all parts of the state are benefitting from these technologies equally.
Read the full blog post here.
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Profile | Linda McGinnis’ Post-Election gathering remarks
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EAN’s Board Chair Linda McGinnis gave the welcoming remarks at the December 3rd EAN Post-Election Gathering. In her remarks, she reminded us that “when a network works at its best, it brings the strength and knowledge and experience of each of us in our respective important work together… to achieve so much more than we can accomplish in our individual silos.” She also shared a recent quote from Rebecca Solnit, who said: “The fact that we cannot save everything does not mean we cannot save anything, and everything we can save is worth saving.” Linda followed that quote with an invitation to “take a walk in our beautiful state, or look around this room, or at the faces of those you love…. We have things to save.”
If you were unable to join us to hear Linda’s words in person, we hope you will take 10 minutes to watch the video of her opening remarks, which were both grounding and inspiring. You will find those in the first 10 minutes of this video.
You can see other videos of panels from our December 3 event on our website as well: 2024 EAN Post-Election Gathering.
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Zero-emission heating equipment standards: An emerging strategy to reduce pollution from buildings | EAN Leveraging Change Speaker Series event
Lena Stier, EAN’s Data Manager and Research Analyst, will facilitate a conversation with Emily Levin (NESCAUM) and Nancy Seidman (RAP) about the history of standards for new equipment, what is happening in other states, and considerations for advancement in Vermont.
February 6th | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Montpelier
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VECAN Webinar: 2025 Legislative Session Preview
Join VECAN for the first webinar in its annual Winter Webinar series on timely clean energy and climate-focused topics for interested community leaders, stakeholders, and partners. Hear from policy experts across a broad array of climate, resilience, water, and other environmental issues to learn about the state of the Vermont Legislature and what issues will be key in 2025.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | noon, online
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Electrifying Research | Rewiring America
Rewiring America welcomes researchers and those who are curious about electrification and consumer behavior to share their data and discoveries throughout the year and during quarterly (virtual) convenings.
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 2 p.m., online
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VECAN Webinar: New Vermont Bond Bank Loan Program: A Significant Cost and Pollution-Reducing Opportunity for Communities
The Bond Bank has $40 million to deploy in Vermont through a new loan program now available to Vermont municipalities. The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program is a low cost loan program (~2%) for units of government to undertake energy projects.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | noon, online
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EAN Network Action Teams
EAN Network Action Teams meet regularly. If you are interested in joining meetings of the Weatherization at Scale Coalition, the Climate Workforce Coalition, or other teams, or if you want to learn more about their work, contact Cara: cara@eanvt.org
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Vermont Climate Council Meetings
All Vermont Climate Council meetings and subcommittee meetings are open to the public, with all details on the Climate Council website.
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The Vermont Total Energy Ticker
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Gov. Scott Wants to Move Back Climate Targets
The governor says Vermonters can’t afford aggressive cuts to climate emissions. Environmentalists argue the state can’t afford not to.
Seven Days
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Freshly energized apprenticeship programs take on new industries
Facing one of the most severe labor shortages in the country, Vermont’s renewed fervor for work-based learning couldn’t have come at a better time, according to those promoting the hands-on approach.
VTDigger
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One of 5 community-scale geothermal systems to be built with DOE funds in VT
The projects will demonstrate how communities can leverage underground energy decarbonize buildings.
Vermont Public
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