Total Energy News | September 2026 | |
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Americans are footing a $100 billion energy bill from the Iran war
That amounts to $770 per US household – a figure that will likely rise as fuel costs remain elevated.
CNN
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Your gas car works fine. Consider an EV anyway.
Swapping your gas car for an electric vehicle is a climate win in almost all cases, says a new study, which even “tipped the scales” against EVs.
Canary Media
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New England governors oppose major utility merger
The proposed merger of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy would reportedly create the world’s largest regulated electric utility.
Maine Public
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| | Profile | EAN 2026 Annual Network Summit | | The 2026 EAN Annual Network Summit is September 23 at the Farmhouse at the Essex Resort. The draft agenda is: | | Data Download | How far does $10 take you? Electric vs. gasoline vehicles | | |
Because EV charging is so much less expensive than fueling with gasoline, $10 spent on fuel for an average gasoline car would only get you from Brattleboro to White River Junction (65 miles) at $3.59/gallon. In contrast, $10 spent on electricity for an EV at the statewide average residential rate would get you all the way from Brattleboro to Williston (147 miles)— and at Green Mountain Power’s EV rate, $10 would
take you all the way to Highgate (188 miles).
This is a new graph that will appear in the 2026 EAN Annual Progress Report for Vermont on Energy, Affordability, and Emissions, which will be released at the EAN Annual Network Summit and sent in the mail later this month.
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2026 EAN Annual Network Summit
Join other Network members and partners to learn about the latest data and analysis on energy affordability and Vermont’s energy and climate commitments, hear from energy leaders from Vermont and beyond sharing new ideas, and connect and network with other energy leaders in the state.
Wednesday, September 23rd – Essex Junction, Vermont
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2026 EAN Post Election Gathering
Save the date for a Post Election Gathering. More information coming soon!
Tuesday, December 1st – Montpelier, Vermont
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Vermont Summit with Nate Hagens | Energy, Health, & the Economy
The goal of this event is to foster a shared understanding and more grounded conversations about our current predicament and what comes next – catalyzing collective action across organizations and sectors toward advancing the state’s climate, economic, health, and energy goals.
September 29th 9-4pm at UVM Davis Center
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Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) 2026 Vermont Community Leadership Summit
This year’s Summit is grounded in VCRD’s newly updated Vermont Community Leadership in Action Guide, which will shape workshops, panels, group discussions, and networking throughout the day. Join hundreds of community builders from across the state to explore practical tools and strategies for leadership including facilitation skills, community engagement and volunteerism, local economic vitality, advancing community projects, and more.
Tuesday, October 6th in Castleton
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Button Up Weatherization Wednesday webinars
October 7 at noon Home Weatherization Made Simple
October 14 at noon How to Get the Most out of Your Heat Pump
October 21 at noon Small Fixes, Big Impact
Wednesdays at noon on Zoom
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Renewable Energy Vermont Annual Conference
Join the Annual REV conference to collectively discuss innovations in renewable energy policy, technology, and implementation.
October 14th in Burlington
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EAN Network Action Teams
EAN Network Action Teams meet regularly. If you are interested in joining meetings of any EAN Network Action Teams or Coalitions, contact Cara cara@eanvt.org.
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As heating oil prices remain volatile, Vermonters prepare cautiously for winter
Vermont’s deep reliance on heating oil makes the state vulnerable to price swings. Some residents are trying to find a safer path.
VTDigger
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Public Utility Commission approves 5.5% rate increase for Green Mountain Power
GMP’s latest rate case sparked vigorous debate between utility leaders and the PUC over who should pay for upgrades to Vermont’s aging electric grid so it can withstand climate change fueled storms.
Vermont Public
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Absent state action, Vermont towns move to block data centers
Even though most agree that enormous data centers won’t be developed in Vermont, some towns aren’t taking any chances.
Seven Days
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