Act on Climate VT – Week 9

Representative Mike Yantachka and VCV’s Lauren Hierl give a pre-Town Meeting Day update on a miscellaneous energy bill, changes to Efficiency Vermont’s program, and the carbon pricing study effort.

CLICK HERE to urge your representatives to support funding an impartial study of carbon pricing!

The House Committee of Natural Resources, Fish, and Wildlife just voted to advance legislation that would commission a non-partisan, economic analysis of different carbon pricing options facing Vermont, including the ESSEX Plan.

This is a huge victory towards putting a price on carbon pollution here in Vermont, and it’s imperative that we keep up this momentum!

When it comes to climate action, there’s not a moment to waste.

An independent study can put the lies of the fossil fuel industry to rest and give our officials the information they need to move forward with carbon pricing and the ESSEX Plan.

We have to continue the momentum in the entire Vermont House.

CLICK HERE to send your House representatives an email asking them to support funding a fair, independent analysis of carbon pricing options in Vermont.

About Bob Farnham

Bob Farnham is the digital age's equivalent of a charismatic itinerant preacher blended with Johnny Appleseed. Bob effectively uses his considerable skill for leveraging the power of digital media to "spread the word" and his timeless dedication to "showing up" at any event or gathering where there might be the opportunity to gently bend someone's ear about the value of clean renewable energy. Through his own effort, he has become knowledgeable in all the latest green technologies and he can talk about them in plain compelling language that wins over even the most skeptical. Bob is fearless in talking to anyone and absolutely committed to doing everything he can to promote the widespread adoption of conservation, energy efficiency, sustainability and ending our reliance on fossil fuels.

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