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All posts by Jack Hanson

Rep. Copeland-Hanzas and Sen. Pearson commit to introducing bill based on ESSEX Plan

By Jack Hanson on December 08, 2017 in News Updates

The ESSEX Plan to put a price on carbon pollution took a huge step forward on Wednesday morning. At the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) legislative breakfast, Sen. Chris […]

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New carbon pricing plan unveiled by business leaders

By Jack Hanson on November 15, 2017 in News Updates

Last week, Ashley Orgain of Seventh Generation, an EIV business supporter, unveiled a new plan to price carbon pollution at the 2017 Vermont Energy and Climate Summit. Of all the […]

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Legislators introduce “Tax Cuts and Climate Action” proposals

By Jack Hanson on April 11, 2017 in News Updates

Late Monday morning, four Vermont legislators introduced bills that would put a price on carbon pollution and, in turn, reduce existing tax burdens or return the revenue back to Vermonters […]

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Green Mountain College Endorses EIV Campaign

By Jack Hanson on March 06, 2017 in News Updates

Green Mountain College President Bob Allen signed Energy Independent Vermont’s petition to put a price on carbon — joining over 500 businesses in the State, and making GMC the first college […]

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Climate Solutions Caucus Doubles in Membership!

By Jack Hanson on February 27, 2017 in News Updates

Last week, the Vermont Climate Solutions Caucus reached 64 members, more than doubling its membership from just a month ago! Below is a press release put out last Friday by […]

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28 legislators attend first Climate Caucus meeting of 2017

By Jack Hanson on January 19, 2017 in News Updates

On January 12th, the first Climate Caucus meeting of the 2017 Vermont legislative session took place, and the turnout was the highest it’s been since the Climate Caucus began in 2012. […]

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