Vermont Environmental Community Unveils 2024 Common Agenda with Key Legislative Focus on Climate Resilience, Clean Energy, and Act 250 Reform

Jan 10, 2024 | 2024, Core Issues, Press Release

Today, Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV), the non-partisan political action arm of Vermont’s environmental community, announced the release of the 2024 Environmental Common Agenda. This document serves as a comprehensive guide outlining this year’s top...

Environmental Organizations Applaud Vermont House Vote to Override Gubernatorial Veto of the Affordable Heat Act

May 11, 2023 | Climate, General, Press Release

Montpelier – Today, in a decisive vote of 107-42, the Vermont House of Representatives voted to override Governor Phil Scott’s veto of S.5, the Affordable Heat Act. The veto override vote comes on the heels of the Vermont Senate’s 20-10 vote to override the veto,...

Environmental Organizations Applaud Vermont House for Advancing S.100, Creating Smart Growth Housing Opportunities for all Vermonters

May 10, 2023 | 2023, General, Press Release, Sustainable Communities

Montpelier – The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) applaud the passage of S.100, the “Housing Opportunities Made for All” bill, by the Vermont House of Representatives on a 135-11 vote today. The bill is now headed back to...

Environmental, Business and Social Equity Organizations Applaud Vermont Senate for Vote to Override Gubernatorial Veto of Affordable Heat Act

May 9, 2023 | 2023, Climate, Core Issues, General, Press Release

Montpelier – Today, in a significant step forward for Vermont’s commitment to addressing climate change and delivering cleaner, affordable heating options to Vermonters, the Vermont Senate voted 20-10 to override Governor Phil Scott’s veto of S.5, the Affordable Heat...

Vermont Senate Overwhelmingly Votes to Advance Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Bill (H.126)

May 9, 2023 | 2023, Forests, General, Press Release

Montpelier – Today, in a major win for the protection of Vermont’s forests, wildlife and rural community resilience in the face of climate change, the Vermont Senate voted 20-7 to advance H.126, an act related to community resilience and biodiversity protection. The...

Business, Environmental, and Social Equity Organizations Call on Legislature to Override Gubernatorial Veto of Affordable Heat Act

May 4, 2023 | 2023, Climate, General, Press Release

Montpelier – A coalition of business, environmental, and equity-focused organizations today called on the Vermont Legislature to override Governor Phil Scott’s veto of S.5, the Affordable Heat Act. This veto comes right on the heels of the Scott Administration’s...