In Short : Burlington, Vermont officials have inaugurated a cutting-edge solar research facility, marking a significant step in advancing solar energy technology. The facility will serve as a hub for research and development, focusing on optimizing solar panel efficiency and performance under various weather conditions. In Detail : Officials in Burlington, Vermont energized a new […]
New York governor Kathy Hochul last week announced that Vermont has joined six other states in a bid to compete for federal funding to establish the Northeast Clean Hydrogen Hub. Under an USD-8-billion (EUR 7.5bn) hydrogen hub programme funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the US is looking to set up to 10 regional clean […]
The incentives will support about 400 electric vehicle purchases in the state, but advocates say that’s not nearly enough. Vermont joined the ranks of other New England states that provide incentives for electric vehicles with Gov. Phil Scott’s signature on June 14 on a yearly transportation bill. While acknowledging the impact will be small, advocates […]
Utility will “dramatically” boost its in-state renewables portfolio and increasingly lean on storage, expanding on its existing hydropower base. Green Mountain Power has joined the ranks of utilities like Xcel Energy that are working toward 100 percent carbon-free electricity. The Vermont-based utility will target 100 percent carbon-free by 2025 and 100 percent renewables by 2030. […]