Executive

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their regular weekly press conference on Wednesday.

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their regular weekly press conference on Wednesday.

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark hold a press conference to discuss their actions to restore $7 billion in Solar for All funding that the Trump administration illegally canceled.

Clark has filed multiple lawsuits to defend Solar for All, the program Sanders created to slash utility bills for working families, create thousands of good-paying jobs and take bold action to combat the existential threat of climate change.

Passed into law as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Solar for All would help lower residential electricity bills by up to 80% for more than 900,000 households nationwide, saving working families more than $8.7 billion over the lifetime of the panels.

By illegally canceling this program, the Trump administration is stripping Vermont of more than $62 million in federal funding that would help Vermonters cut energy costs and transition to clean, renewable energy. Sanders and Clark are working together to ensure that those funds are restored and that the federal government keeps its promises to working people and the planet. 

For more information visit: https://www.sanders.senate.gov

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott, Vermont Gas, Efficiency Vermont, and other partners discuss weatherization and resources available to help Vermonters “button up” their homes before winter. Reporters can access by attending in person. Following remarks, the Governor and officials will be available for questions from members of the media.

From Efficiency Vermont:

On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Gov. Phil Scott will bring his weekly press conference to Burlington and join partners in the annual “Button Up Vermont” campaign to meet outside a Burlington home undergoing weatherization. It’s all part of encouraging Vermonters to “button up” their homes ahead of winter—and promoting the resources and incentives available to help households keep their homes warmer and their energy bills lower. 

In addition to Gov. Phil Scott, speakers include:

• Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Public Service
• Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
• Neale Lunderville, President & CEO, Vermont Gas Systems
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
• Geoff Wilcox, Energy Services Director, Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO)
• Rose Friedlander, Marketing Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont

Both Efficiency Vermont rebates and VGS incentives offer customers up to $9,500 for comprehensive weatherization projects. Incentives vary based on household size and income.

Income-eligible households may qualify for free weatherization through OEO's Weatherization Assistance Programs. Those programs are operated by organizations like CVOEO (serving the Champlain Valley), Capstone Community Action (serving Central Vermont), NETO (serving Northeast Vermont), SEVCA (serving Southeast Vermont) and BROC (serving Southwest Vermont). 

For more information visit: www.buttonupvermont.org | www.vgsvt.com | www.efficiencyvermont.com