Vermonters get up to $6K to swap flood-damaged cars for EVs
Vermont is now offering its residents up to $6,000 in incentives to replace their flood-damaged, scrapped cars with EVs.
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Vermont becomes the first US state to pass a law requiring Big Oil to pay for climate damage
In a historic move, Vermont has become the first US state to pass a law that makes major fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate change damages.
Expand Expanding CloseI put snow tires on my VW ID.4 this winter – here’s how it went
I drive a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S in Vermont, and while I didn’t put snow tires on it last year, I put Bridgestone Blizzak LM005s on it this year. Here’s how it went.
Expand Expanding CloseVermont just passed a 100% renewable electricity mandate
Vermont today passed a bill that requires 100% renewable electricity across all the state’s utilities by 2035, and it’s expected to become law.
Expand Expanding CloseThe first Tesla store is finally open in EV-loving Vermont [update]
New Englanders, rejoice – at last, Vermont’s first Tesla store is now open in South Burlington.
Expand Expanding CloseThis US utility wants to give all of its customers battery storage by 2030
Vermont’s largest utility, Green Mountain Power (GMP), wants to install battery storage for all 270,000 of its customers by 2030.
Expand Expanding CloseA $55/month Tesla Powerwall lease program in Vermont just got a lot bigger
The Vermont Public Utility Commission just uncapped Green Mountain Power’s Tesla Powerwall lease program, making it now available to 270,000+ customers.
Expand Expanding CloseCheck out the ultimate all-electric, solar powered, storm-resilient neighborhood
Vermont’s first all-electric, solar-powered, storm resilient neighborhood of 155 homes with microgrid backup power has broken ground.
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Lawmakers in Vermont are gearing up for a mileage-based EV tax. There are better ways to raise funds for roads and infrastructure.
Expand Expanding CloseVermont is pioneering a ‘gas clunkers for EVs’ trade-in incentive program
The state of Vermont has launched an incentive program that will help residents scrap and replace old gas cars with new or used eligible electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Expand Expanding CloseVermont launches the first state e-bike incentive program in the US, plus other EV programs
Vermont is launching new electric bike and car incentive programs and is also continuing an existing EV incentive program for state residents. The transportation sector currently causes about 40% of the state’s carbon emissions.
Expand Expanding CloseEGEB: Corporate clean energy buying record, Texas turbines, Vermont emissions
[We’re back!] Electrek Green Energy Brief: A daily technical, financial, and political review/analysis of important green energy news.
Today in the return of EGEB, a new report shows corporations bought a record amount of clean energy in 2018. In Texas, corporations and cities alike are looking to add more wind turbines before a federal tax credit is phased out. Meanwhile, officials and residents in Vermont are looking to take action following a 2018 report that showed emissions actually increased in spite of the state’s efforts.
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GMP is bringing the Tesla Powerwall to Vermont starting with 500 units
Green Mountain Power (GMP), an electric utility servicing 265,000 residential and business customers in Vermont, announced today the details of the different options they are offering for the Tesla Powerwall. The company will let customers either lease or outright buy the home energy storage system starting at $37.50 a month.
GMP expects the first shipment to arrive in January, with a total of 500 units arriving over the next few months. Tesla recently moved its home battery production to the Gigafactory in order to accelerate output in early 2016.
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