Towns, Advocates, & Utilities: Achieving Total Renewable Energy Together

Deb Sachs was the moderator at the Renewable Energy Vermont Conference, October 2, 2017.

Two cities, one goal: become net zero communities by 2030.  Burlington, now with 100% renewable sourced electricity, tackles the thermal and transportation sectors. Team Bridges, the winning design team in Net Zero Vermont’s Design Competition, will present a holistic transportation based approach to Montpelier and beyond. Attend this session for an outline of strategic initiatives to make total renewable energy transition possible including highlights of sustainable urban planning, design, energy choices, and public engagement.   

Speakers: Jay Ancel, Black River Design Architects; Jennifer Green, Burlington Electric Department; Michael Rushman, Land Strategies. Moderator: Debra Sachs, Net Zero Vermont