News Release: Vermont Legislature Passes School “Green” Cleaning Bill
January 13, 2012
Safer products to be sold to schools
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Sheffield Wind Project opens a new clean energy chapter in Vermont
October 26, 2011
The completion of the Sheffield Wind Project, which will provide enough electricity to power 15,000 homes, marks a major step toward the kind of clean energy future that most Vermonters support, according to the state's largest environmental and consumer advocacy group.
"The Sheffield Wind Project effectively puts Vermont back in the game when it comes to the...
Victory in Barre-common sense wins.
August 16, 2011
Last month the Barre Development Review Board voted 6-0 to deny a local midwife’s request to operate a small office out of her home after hearing from neighbors who argued that “women — particularly pregnant women — would have difficulty safely backing out of (the midwife’s) driveway.” After hearing this, VPIRG invited our members to take action, and the...
VY Preliminary Injunction denied!
July 18, 2011
Minutes ago Judge J. Garvan Murtha sided with the state of Vermont, denying Entergy Lousiana its request for a Preliminary Injunction (PI) to keep Vermont Yankee open past its expiration date while the court case proceeds.
Vermont’s e-waste recycling program begins
July 1, 2011
On Friday, July 1st, Vermont’s new electronic waste (e-waste) recycling program will begin, providing free and convenient recycling of e-waste to Vermont residents, charities, schools, and small businesses. The recycling program, known as “Vermont E-Cycles”, was created by a VPIRG-backed law passed by legislators last year requiring manufacturers of electronics...
2011 Legislative Accomplishments
June 7, 2011
2011 Legislative Accomplishments
The 2011 legislative session was filled with victories on VPIRG-backed legislation across each of our program areas. With a new governor in office for the first time in eight years, our small state suddenly had opportunities to pass the kind...
Gov. Shumlin Signs Green Mountain Care into law.
May 26, 2011
On May 26th, Governor Shumlin signed Vermont's landmark health care reform bill into law. Dozens of Vermonters from all corners of the state gathered on the steps of the State House to witness this historic bill signing.
With the signing of Green Mountain Care into law, Vermont has become a leader for the rest of the country to follow in ensuring...
Governor Shumlin signs Solar Incentive Bill into law.
May 25, 2011
May 25th, Governor Shumlin signed into law Vermont's most progressive solar legislation in our state's history. From Burlington to the heart of the Northeast Kingdom, Vermonters have shown they want solar to be a big part of our energy future. Vermont now has one of if not the best solar laws in the country and VPIRG Clean Energy Program Director,...
Governor Shumlin Signs Mercury Lamps Bill
May 20, 2011
On May 19th, Gov. Shumlin signed the Mercury Lamps Bill, which will establish a recycling program for light bulbs that contain small amounts of mercury. We all know the benefits of fluorescent bulbs. They save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, they also contain mercury which makes the need for effective light bulb...
