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Total Energy News | October 2024
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Global emissions may begin declining in 2024, thanks to EVs, clean energy
New research predicts global CO2 emissions will begin to decline this year and halve by 2050. That’s not fast enough to meet climate goals.
Canary Media
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Heat pumps were supposed to help save the planet. But they’ve run into a bump.
Heat pump sales, critical to the transition to clean energy, have slowed in the U.S. and stalled in Europe.
The Washington Post
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93F and no electricity: why some US utilities can cut power despite heatwaves
In 27 states, utilities can disconnect power for non-payment on the hottest days, which can have deadly consequences
The Guardian
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Data Download | Electrification can reduce costs, but change billing patterns
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At the household level, transitioning away from fossil fuels to efficient electric options for space heating, water heating, and transportation can result in significant cost savings each year. Although each home will be different, beneficial electrification has the potential to reduce household energy expenditures by a third, or even more. For example, a single-family household could save more than $2,000 per year in energy costs by switching away from propane heat and a gas powered vehicle to efficient electric alternatives.
However, households must be prepared for changes in billing and payment after electrification. A typical Vermont household might be used to paying for gasoline weekly or biweekly, and for heating fuel (propane or fuel oil) three or four times per winter. After replacing their gasoline car with an electric car, and their propane or oil heating system with a cold-climate heat pump, all of the household’s energy expenses will now appear on their monthly electric bill. While the electric bill will go up, overall costs across all energy bills will be lower.
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Profile | Climate XChange’s New State Climate Policy Dashboard
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Climate XChange recently launched a new State Climate Policy Dashboard, which offers an interactive database of state-level climate policy progress across the U.S. The dashboard tracks 62 different climate policies across all 50 states, and provides resources to learn more about each policy. You can also compare policy progress across states with the dashboard’s State Comparison Tool.
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EAN 2024 Post-Election Gathering
Hear from State leaders about their priorities and engage in conversation with other network members about new and emerging opportunities and challenges at the federal and state levels.
December 3rd in Montpelier
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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.
November 13th | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Montpelier
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Climate Action Plan Input Sessions
Vermont Climate Council’s subcommittees are hosting virtual input sessions on the Climate Action Plan update. Learn about each subcommittee’s proposed direction and share your perspective.
Buildings & Thermal
October 24, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Register here
Transportation
November 7, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Register here
Rural Resilience and Businesses
November 8, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Register here
Agriculture
November 12, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
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Natural Lands and Forestry
November 13, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
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Rural Resilience and Town Support
November 15, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
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Municipal Climate Action
November 19 (two options, same content)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Register here
6:00 – 7:30 pm Register here
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Button Up Vermont Webinar: Heat Pumps 101
Efficiency Vermont experts will review the different types of heat pumps, incentives available, and what homeowners should consider when upgrading to a heat pump.
October 30th | noon – 1 p.m. on Zoom
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Adding Value Through Flexible Load: VEC’s Strategies for Optimizing the Grid
Learn how Vermont Electric Co-op is working with residential members through flexible load management to optimize the grid. In this webinar, you’ll hear how VEC is using specific member-facing programs to implement this strategy as part of the ongoing energy transition.
October 30th | noon – 1 p.m. on Zoom
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Vermont Statewide Housing conference
This conference brings together housing professionals from across the state to cover a comprehensive range of topics like housing development, single family financing, affordable housing, housing policy, local planning for housing, homelessness, and other special topics.
November 14th | South Burlington, VT
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VEEP’s Youth Climate Leaders Academy
The Youth Climate Leaders Academy is designed to support VT & NH youth in grades 9-12 in planning and implementing projects that make a difference on climate change.
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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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New report outlines benefits of moving beyond fossil fuels
A new report from the non-profit Energy Action Network (EAN) provides the latest information on where Vermont stands on its climate and energy commitments.
Vermont Biz
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Public Utility Commission says Vermont should pivot from clean heat standard proposal
Public Utilities Commission regulators published their draft rule for a clean heat standard, along with a companion report.
Vermont Public
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The flood that forced a housing reckoning in Vermont
The interconnected climate and housing crises are putting some Montpelier residents one disaster away from homelessness.
Grist
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