Economy, Equity, Environment,
Listen to Rep. Diana González speak about why her plan to address our dependence on fossil fuels is not only good for our environment, but will also be an investment […]
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Vermont CEOs call for carbon pricing
Business leaders from some of Vermont’s most iconic companies on Wednesday called on the Governor and the Legislature to pass a comprehensive climate action package this session that moves the […]
Read MoreNew study provides road map for strengthening the Vermont economy, addressing income inequality and protecting the environment
The highly-respected and nonpartisan Vermont Legislative Joint Fiscal Office released a strategic road map for actions Vermont policy makers can take to strengthen the local economy, create jobs, lower the […]
Read MoreAudubon Vermont Joins Energy Independent Vermont Coalition!
Audubon Vermont recognizes that climate change is the biggest threat facing birds today, and that we must act now to reduce carbon pollution. Today, Audubon Vermont announces they are joining […]
Read MoreImmovable Object, meet Unstoppable Force
The pundits said it couldn’t be done, but you have proved them wrong. Ever since the launch of the Energy Independent Vermont campaign we’ve been told by the powers-that-be that […]
Read MoreCarbon Pricing Activists Speak Out in St. Johnsbury
On Wednesday night 65 people crowded into the banquet room of the Kingdom Taproom in St. Johnsbury to offer varying perspectives on how the Governor’s newly formed Climate Action Commission […]
Read More500 Businesses Endorse Energy Independent Vermont
Business leaders from across the state gathered at the State House to announce the over 500 businesses that have endorsed Energy Independent Vermont’s proposal to create an Energy Independence Fund […]
Read MoreVPIRG’s Paul Burns to Debate VT Fuel Dealers Lobbyist on VPR Today!
VPIRG’s Paul Burns will debate Matt Cota, Lobbyist for the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, today at noon on VPR’s Vermont Edition. Time to get the facts straight! Vermonters deserve to […]
Read MoreTimes Argus Analyzes Pollution Tax Proposal
On Monday, the Times Argus offered a wide-ranging analysis of Energy Independent Vermont’s plan to put a price on carbon pollution in Vermont. The article notes that despite opponents’ claims […]
Read MoreHow A Carbon Tax In This Tiny State Would Cut Pollution And Add Thousands Of Jobs
By Jeff Spross, Published on 11/13/2014, Think Progress.
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