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Solar Photovoltaics and Battery End-of-Life Management – Best Practices for Vermont (Stakeholder Discussion and Factsheet)
REV and the Agency of Natural Resource (ANR) cohosted the final in a series of stakeholder discussions on end-of-life disposal issues for solar module and battery storage equipment in...
No Good Reason: Vermont’s Regulatory Roadblocks to Renewable Energy and Our Fight Against Climate Change
Over the last half-decade, the process of permitting renewable energy projects has become increasingly unpredictable. Today, the process is impeding the deployment of renewable generating...
REV Op-Ed The First Step to a 100% Renewable Energy Future
Vermont Takes the First Step Towards a Fossil Fuel Free Energy Future One of the proven ways to tackle the climate change crisis is to “electrifying everything.” From the cars we drive to...
Energy Myths: We Can Weatherize Our Way Out of Climate Change
Myth: Weatherization can prevent load growthReality: Weatherization can help to slow the rate at which at load grows but cannot halt load growthWeatherization is a valuable climate...
The Benefits and Business of Thermal Energy Networks (Webinar Recording)
As we strive for 100% renewable energy in Vermont, we need a holistic vision that includes multiple, synergistic technologies. Geothermal and other kinds of thermal energy networks can be...
Are you a Climate Change Power Voter?
It’s time for climate action. The severity of the climate crisis has never been more apparent and the solutions have never been closer at hand. Renewable energy continues to increase in...
Solar and Battery Recycling – Current Options and Future Potential (Stakeholder Discussion Recording)
REV and the Agency of Natural Resource cohosted the second in a series of stakeholder discussions on end-of-life disposal issues for solar power and battery storage equipment in Vermont....
What does Solar Look Like in Vermont?
Summary:In 2022, 1,966 of the 2,097 solar systems installed in Vermont were smaller than 15 kW in size. These systems are typically installed on rooftops and backyards and provide power to...
Solar Module Materials and Disposal
Summary: Solar modules consist primarily of glass and aluminum and are tightly sealed to protect the solar cells from dust and moisture. Modules can contain environmentally sensitive...
Solar Outpaces Forests for Climate Mitigation
Summary: With the power mix that we have today, solar arrays are significantly more effective at reducing carbon pollution than an equivalently sized block of New England forest. The...
Is Renewable Energy a Threat to Vermont Agriculture?
SummaryVermont has close to 1 million acres of primary agricultural soils. REV’s modeling suggests that we could double our 2030 in-state renewable energy requirement from 10% to 20% of...
Getting to 100% Renewable Energy: Vermont Can’t Rely on Other New England States
As Vermont works to “electrifying everything” and our electric load grows, REV is committed to making sure our electricity comes from truly renewable resources. This...
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