Emma Cotton

The Society for the Reforestation of Duchity, Haiti aims to regenerate the local ecology in Haiti, supporting both the Haitian community and Vermont’s migratory wildlife in the process.

A lawsuit filed by the state of Vermont against oil giants Exxon Mobil, Shell, Sunoco and others recently took a step forward after years of hurdles.

Vermont's lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, Shell and Sunoco, accusing them of misleading consumers about fossil fuel-related climate risks, has survived an effort to dismiss it, though the case may stretch on for years.Emma Cotton reports for VTDigger.In short:Vermont’s lawsuit claims oil companies misl...

Many of the expanded incentives, which include rebates for electric cars, heating systems, bicycles, lawn mowers and other appliances, apply specifically to the utility’s low-income customers.

The five-member committee went from no Republicans to having two, including its vice chair.

“It’s my dream, one day, that the houses that we are building are open for our own community to live in, as well,” said Jose Ignacia De La Cruz, who helps construct housing.

The councilors’ deadline, July 1, comes shortly after the conclusion of this year’s legislative session, meaning that lawmakers wouldn’t be able to consider most of the council’s recommendations until next January.

The state has “a long history of implementing innovative and effective programs to reduce energy use,” commissioners wrote, and it would be more effective to build on existing programs rather than create a new policy.

Implementing the controversial clean heat standard could cost significantly less than others have previously suggested, the chair of the state’s Public Utility Commission told lawmakers on Thursday while presenting a long-awaited report. However, Ed McNamara concluded by saying that the commission recommends that the state does not move forward with it.

“The legislature has a major role to play here,” said Scott Sanderson of the Conservation Law Foundation Tuesday. “This is not just between EPA and ANR.”