VECAN’s mission is to start, support, & strengthen town energy committees in Vermont

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Call For Community Energy Awards Nominations

VECAN is tracking down the most noteworthy leaders, committees, and projects for Community Energy Awards at the Dec. 6th annual conference. We want suggestions from you! Read more here.
Vermont Climate Assessment

The Vermont Climate Assessment is the first state-level report in the nation detailing the environmental, social and economic impacts of climate change on an individual state. For more information and the report, click here.
U.S. National Climate Assessment

The recently released National Climate Assessment is the most comprehensive report on how climate change is already impacting the United States. The report also discusses mitigation and adaptation strategies. Find the report here.
Heating Efficiency Success Stories

Making comprehensive efficiency improvements in Vermont’s homes, schools and buildings can save money, create jobs and reduce pollution. Check out VNRC‘s collection of Heating Efficiency Success Stories for inspiring examples from around the state.
Community Solar Success Stories in Vermont

Vermont’s energy transition is taking shape in a number of ways. Learn how community solar is playing a critical role in the process through six Vermont case studies.

Helpful Resources

Energy Committee Map

Trying to connect with another energy committee, or curious if your town has one? VECAN’s energy committee map gives you the bird’s eye view of energy committees in the state, and provides the contact info you’ll need to enhance collaborations.

Energy Planning Guides

Get the recently released Energy Planning & Implementation Guidebook For Vermont Communities, and companion case study booklet Communities Tackling Vermont’s Energy Challenges published by VNRC and VLCT below.

Energy Atlas

The Renewable Energy Atlas of Vermont is a web application that any Vermonter can use to visualize and map renewable energy resources. The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund targeted the tool to assist Vermont’s network of energy committees.

Join Us! – VECAN’s 7th Annual Community Energy and Climate Action Conference

Button Up Vermont Day 2014!

Button Up Vermont Day of Action is quickly approaching. Get involved by entering the video contest and participating in your community! Find out more here.

A Path to Action on Climate

6-13-12 VNRC VNRC’s Executive Director, Brian Shupe, talks climate action in Vermont and the opportunity of the soon-to-be-released Total Energy Study.

Community Solar gets Boost Through CEDF

102kW_site_view_Town_Garage_Aegis Nine community solar projects receive funding through the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF). Overall these grants will support the installation of more than 500 kilowatts of solar for schools, towns, and communities in Vermont. For more info click here.

Vermont Goes Idle Free

noidlingBFP Vermont prohibited idling of motor vehicles law now in effect. The benefits include saving money, improving air quality and our health, slowing the advance of climate change, and conserving energy.