A new report by Energy Futures Group takes a look at a fairly recent component of Vermont’s energy policy. The report focuses on “Tier 3” of Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard, which the legislature passed in 2015. This set of policies requires utility companies to draw a certain amount of energy from renewable sources. While other…
The Vermont legislature established the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Communities pilot grant program in 2018 with the passage of Act 194. The program’s purpose is to make grants from $10,000 up to $100,000 available to help one or more Vermont communities fully leverage their local outdoor recreation assets to achieve a status of being a truly…
By Lisa Ryan We are fortunate here in Vermont to have many people who are passionate about their communities and are willing to spend their time volunteering. People volunteer because it offers the chance to give back to the community and share their expertise. For others, it’s an opportunity to spend time with people who…
Instructors TODD MENEES ‐ RIVER MANAGEMENT ENGINEER Vermont DEC Rivers Program Todd has contributed to the authorization of Stream Alteration Permits, providing technical assistance for in‐channel activities for private and public landowners, assessing the stability of Vermont’s rivers, overseen the design and construction phases of river related projects and river restoration projects, and provided trainings…
Hello, We are pleased to announce the launch of Vermont’s new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) program. In total $2.4 in funding will be available over multiple years to support the installation of Level 2 and DC fast charge stations at qualified locations in Vermont. The grant proceeds result from settlements to partially resolve…
It is expected that the 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program will be open for applications in the fall of 2018. Each year, prior to the application period, the FEMA Region I Fire Grant Program Specialists travel throughout New England, providing training workshops relative to the AFG Program. These workshops will run approx. 2…
The Grants in Aid Pilot Project Report has been released, view the report here: Grants in Aid Final Report FY18.
FloodTraining.vermont.gov is now fully available for administrative officers (AO) of municipal flood hazard and river corridor bylaws. The site features tools and case studies for AOs, members of Development Review Boards and other community officials. The new site complements FloodReady.vermont.gov with its focus on community planning for flood resilience, and the technical materials available at the DEC Rivers page. The…
(Woodstock, VT)— The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) would like to congratulate the recipients of the TRORC 2018 Scholarship Program. Recipients were announced at the Annual Meeting of TRORC on June 27 and will receive $1,000 each toward the cost of their higher education pursuits. The TRORC Board believes our region’s future is enhanced by both…
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has made its way into Vermont, and very close to the TRORC region. Since the bad news broke, several resources have been published on how to help residents and towns identity EAB and what steps to take to curb its migration into the rest of Vermont. The Vermont Invasive’s website details…