What climate policies work best? A new study has answers.

A new study analyzed 1,500 policies in 41 countries, and found that a small fraction had a big impact.

Grist

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U.S. voters’ top reasons to reduce global warming

In the Climate Change in the American Mind survey, respondents shared which reasons to reduce global warming they find most important.

Yale Climate Change Communication

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U.S. Climate Alliance launches Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative

The Initiative aims to train 1 million new registered apprentices by 2035. Vermont will co-lead the Resilient Communities and Lands cohort.

U.S. Climate Alliance

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Summer Interns’ Final Research Reports

EAN research interns, Evelyn Seidner and Shea Brams, spent the summer conducting in-depth research projects on topics related to energy equity and electrification. Both reports are now available on the EAN website.

Evelyn Seidner – Consumer Protection: Utility Service Disconnection and Bill Payment – An Assessment of Vermont and Beyond

Consumer protection and bill payment assistance for electric utility customers is becoming increasingly important as we work to electrify heating and transportation. This report summarizes existing rules and programs in Vermont that offer utility bill payment assistance to customers with low and moderate incomes and protect consumers from service disconnection. It assesses the effectiveness of these programs relative to national best practices and identifies opportunities for enhancement in Vermont.

Shea Brams – Comfortable Homes and Energy Savings: Weatherization and Beneficial Electrification for Vermont Households with Lower Incomes

This project examines the status and trends of weatherization, energy efficiency and home improvements, and beneficial electrification for Vermont households that are income-eligible for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The report identifies successes, challenges, and possible enhancements or new initiatives to further support households with accessible, affordable opportunities to weatherize and electrify their homes.

EAN Annual Award Profiles

Each year the Anne & Arthur Berndt Award and the Leigh Seddon Award are presented to EAN members or public partners. This year’s awardees were Ellen Kahler and the Energy Futures Group (EFG).

Events and Opportunities

EAN 2024 Post-Election Gathering

Hear from State leaders about their priorities and engage in conversation about new and emerging opportunities and challenges at the federal and state levels.

December 3rd in Montpelier

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EAN 2024 Annual Progress Report Unveiling

Be among the first to get a full view of the 2024 EAN Annual Progress Report for Vermont, even before it arrives in your mailbox. Join EAN for a virtual lunch-and-learn about the report on Zoom.

October 8th | noon – 1 p.m. Online

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Con Hogan Award Ceremony

The Vermont Community Foundation will be celebrating Jared Duval as the recipient of the 2024 Con Hogan Award.

October 9th | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Statehouse in Montpelier

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EAN 2024 Annual Progress Report Release Party

Join us in-person for the EAN 2024 Annual Progress Report Release Party at Queen City Brewery/Pizza 44 in Burlington.

October 17th | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Burlington

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Renewable Energy Vermont Conference

The REV conference brings together renewable energy stakeholders to discuss innovations in renewable energy policy, technology, and implementation.

October 16-17th | Burlington, VT

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Vermont NEWIEE Chapter Kick Off

New England Women in Energy and the Environment is kicking off a new Vermont Chapter with a panel and networking reception.

October 23rd 4-6 p.m. | Winooski, VT

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Vermont Council on Rural Development – Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund

VCRD’s Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund is now open for the fourth round of funding. They are accepting applications until October 28th at 5 pm.

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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.

Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage

The oil industry rejects the idea that as contributors to climate change, they are legally liable for disaster damages.

Stateline

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Heating up: Debate over clean heat standard is simmering, months ahead of a decision

Gov. Phil Scott said he was alarmed about the potential cost of the clean heat standard at a press conference last week, but others remain confident the program can be affordable.

VTDigger

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Environmental group sues Vermont, saying state is not doing enough to reduce emissions

Conservation Law Foundation is suing VT’s Agency of Natural Resources, alleging the agency has failed to keep Vermont on track to meet a key deadline to reduce GHG emissions.

Vermont Public

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