Upcoming Regional Engagement Opportunities on Renewable Electricity
Are you interested in weighing in on where Vermont’s electricity comes from? The Public Service Department is currently reviewing the policies and programs related to renewable electricity to determine what changes are necessary to achieve state energy and climate goals. We’ve teamed up with Vermont’s Regional Planning Commissions to ensure your voice is heard as these critical energy policies are updated.
Events will be distributed across Vermont through September and early October and will include a variety of ways to engage, ranging from dedicated events with discussion prompts to tabling at in-person local gatherings.
Curious how your feedback will be used? Check out the Department’s website to learn more about this effort and stay in the loop: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/renewables
Want to learn more before attending an event? Here are some resources on:
- Where does Vermont's electricity come from?
- Current renewable electricity policies and programs
- Tradeoffs between different sources of electricity
Check out the preliminary schedule of events happening across the state.
More dates and locations to be added through the beginning of September
Join an event near you:
POSTPONED: Saturday September 9 - St Albans
Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances, the renewable electricity engagement opportunity at this event has been postponed. The Year of the Bike Kick-Off will continue. Additional engagement opportunities hosted by Northwest Regional Planning Commission to be announced.
Monday September 11 - Winooski
6:00pm, In-person (110 W Canal St) & Virtual, Learn more & register
In coordination with Chittenden County Regional Energy Committee Roundtable; Hosted by Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Wednesday September 13 - Morrisville
5:00pm, In-person (52 Portland St) & Virtual (Zoom Link), Learn more
Hosted by Lamoille County Planning Commission
Tuesday September 19 - Winooski
10:00am, In-person (110 W Canal St) & Virtual, Learn more
Hosted by Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission in coordination with Third Act Vermont
Wednesday September 20 - Virtual, Hosted by Northeastern Vermont Development Association
12:00pm (Zoom Link), Learn more
In coordination with NEK Energy Network Meeting
Thursday September 21 - Arlington
5:30pm, In-person (3939 VT Route 7A), Learn more
In coordination with Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC) Bimonthly Commissioner Meeting; Hosted by BCRC
Sunday September 24 - Peacham
12:00pm-4:00pm, In-person (104 Peacham Groton Rd, South Peacham), Learn more & register
In coordination with NEK Solarbration; Hosted by Northeastern Vermont Development Association
Tuesday September 26 - Bethel, Middlebury, & Rockingham
- Bethel: 6:00-7:30pm, In person (Bethel Town Hall, 318 Main St); Learn more & register; Hosted by Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
- Middlebury: 5:00pm, In-person (14 Seminary Street) & Virtual; Learn more & register, Hosted by Addison County Regional Planning Commission
- Rockingham: 5:00pm, In-person (Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St); Learn more, Hosted by Windham Regional Commission
Wednesday September 27 - Wilmington
5:00pm, In-person (Wilmington Town Office, 2 East Main Street); Learn more
Co-hosted by Bennington County Regional Commission & Windham Regional Commission
Thursday September 28 - Windsor & Stowe
- Windsor: 6:00-7:30pm, In-person (Windsor Town Welcome Center, 3 Railroad Ave) & Hybrid (Meeting Link), Learn more & register, Co-Hosted by Mount Ascutney Regional Commission & Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
- Stowe: 5:30pm, In-person (Stowe Town Office Memorial Room, 67 Main Street) & Hybrid, Learn more, Co-hosted by Lamoille County Planning Commission & Stowe Energy Committee
Saturday September 30 - Rutland City
12:00pm-2:00pm, In-person (The Opera House 67 Merchants Row) & Virtual; Learn more & register
Hosted by Rutland Regional Planning Commission
Wednesday October 4 - Virtual, Hosted by Addison County Regional Planning Commission
5:00pm (Meeting Link), Learn more
Updated Dates! Saturday October 7 & Tuesday October 10 - Listening Tour (Multiple Locations), Hosted by Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
- Montpelier (October 7): 1:00pm-3:00pm, In-person (Rabble Rousers)
- Barre City (October 10): 12:00pm-3:00pm, In-person (Aldrich Library, 6 Washington St)
Tuesday October 10 - Virtual, Hosted by Northwest Regional Planning Commission
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Virtual (Meeting Link)
Wednesday October 11 - Virtual, Hosted by Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
12:00pm-1:30pm, Learn more & register
Saturday October 21 - Swanton
11:00am - 2:00pm, In-person (Swanton Village Complex, 120 First Street)
Hosted by Northwest Regional Planning Commission in collaboration with the Swanton Energy Fair with integrated listening session