Vermont Interfaith Power and Light Spring Conference 2022
Limits to Growth: Finding Pathways to a Sustainable Future
April 24, 2022
Norwich Congregational Church
Introduction and Welcome
Keynote
The Progress Illusion: Reclaiming Our Future from the Fairytale of Economics
with Professor Jon Erickson
Jon D. Erickson is the David Blittersdorf Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy in the UVM Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. He has published widely on energy and climate change policy, land conservation, watershed planning, environmental public health, and the theory and practice of ecological economics.
First Workshop
Systems Change Frames for Climate Action Inspired by the Work of Donella Meadows
Leader: Marta Ceroni, PhD, Co-Director, Academy for Systems Change, with Professor Jon Erickson
Second Workshop
Fueling Our Homes – The Sacred and Profane –
Leader: Jared Duval, Exec. Director, Energy Action Network and The Rev. Joan Javier-Duval, Pastor, Unitarian Church of Montpelier
Third Workshop
Citizen Toolkit for Creating a Sustainable Community Through Town Zoning Regulations –
Leader: Bob Fireovid, Exec. Director, Better (not bigger) Vermont
Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL) works to help member of Vermonts faith and spiritual communities understand that the climate crisis which is threatening the world is, at heart, a spiritual crisis.
The spiritual crisis demands recognition that:
Earth is a precious gift;
global climate change is a moral challenge;
global climate change is disrupting the natural balance;
we live our faith through our actions;
and there is no peace without a planet.
VTIPL seeks to empower members of faith and spiritual communities to advocate for our Earth and future generations.
VTIPL helps people take action in their house of worship, homes, and workplaces to conserve energy, use it efficiently, and increase use of renewable energy.
Special Thanks to the Sponsors
Efficiency Vermont
Lyme Green Heat
Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)
Norwich Solar Technologies
Sierra Club – Vermont Chapter
Greenvest
Preservation Trust of Vermont
Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC)
Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN)
Special Thanks to the Congregational Sponsors
Ascension Lutheran Church, S. Burlington
Charlotte Congregational church, UCC
Christ Church Presbyterian, Burlington
The Congregational Church of Middlebury, UCC
Weybridge Congregational Church, UCC