What We Work On
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Climate & Energy
Fighting the climate crisis,
repowering Vermont, and
saving Vermonters money with
clean energy solutions.
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Consumer Protection
Putting people ahead of profits
and standing up to powerful
special interests on behalf
of all Vermonters.
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Racial Justice
Working to dismantle systemic
racism to ensure equal rights
and treatment are afforded
to all Vermonters.
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Zero Waste
Reducing waste to protect the
natural environment that is so
central to our ecosystem,
economy and way of life.
Latest News
One Year Ago Today
A year ago today, Vermont weathered some of the worst flooding in the history of…
Climate Superfund Law Enacted; Vermont Becomes First State to Hold Big Oil Financially Responsible for a Fair Share of Climate Damages
Legislation authorizing the State of Vermont to recoup financial damages caused by climate change from…
Governor Scott’s Veto of Landmark Renewable Energy Bill is Short-Sighted
Montpelier, VT — In a dismaying attempt to obstruct Vermont’s environmental and economic progress, today…
2024 Legislative End of Session Update
CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY Climate Superfund Act (S.259) Following a hugely successful summer of canvassing…
Vermont Senate Passes Modernized Renewable Energy Standard
On May 7, the Vermont Senate passed H.289, to modernize the Renewable Energy Standard and…
VPIRG Hails Passage of Vermont Data Privacy Act
The Vermont Public Interest Research Group hailed the passage of a comprehensive consumer data privacy…
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