This new Vermont plant turns Ben & Jerry’s waste into clean energy
Electrek
MAY 29, 2025
Ben & Jerrys organic waste is now creating clean energy for the Vermont grid, thanks to a new PurposeEnergy plant in St.
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Vermont Reverses Course On EV Sales Targets
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 14, 2025
Vermont is backtracking on its clean vehicles pledges, citing a number of reasons that sound like Republican talking points. The post Vermont Reverses Course On EV Sales Targets appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales
Electrek
JUNE 16, 2025
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. She lives in White River Junction, Vermont. China now accounts for over 11 million EVs sold annually – over half of global EV sales.
Trump wants to kill ENERGY STAR – here’s how that impacts you
Electrek
MAY 21, 2025
To dig into what this means for everyday Americans, we spoke with Rebecca Foster, CEO of clean energy nonprofit Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC), which has spent decades working to make homes, schools, and businesses more energy efficient.
DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Clean Energy. Clean Fuels Ohio. availability of transportation fuels across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Region Clean Cities. Clean Cities. The I-40 Collaboration of Clean Cities, a partnership across Arkansas and. Michigan's first responders, mechanics, and electricians.
Clean Energy Capital to develop first commercial-scale sugarcane ethanol plant in US
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 6, 2010
Clean Energy Capital LLC , a US private equity firm specializing solely in investments in ethanol, is developing the first major sugarcane ethanol refinery in the continental United States, in the Imperial Valley of California. —Scott Brittenham, CEO of Clean Energy Capital.
ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report it commissioned from Sonoma Technology, Inc. The signatories are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state will initiate the process to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will begin considering the potential adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation implemented by the California Air Resources Board.
Highview Power and Encore Renewable Energy to co-develop the first long-duration, liquid-air energy storage system in US
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 28, 2019
This facility will be a minimum of 50MW, provide in excess of eight hours of storage (400MWh) and will be located in northern Vermont.
Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2022
The signing follows Nevada’s adoption of clean car standards in 2021, which require automakers to supply an increasing amount of zero-emission passenger vehicles for sale in the state. Washington, DC. Massachusetts New Jersey. North Carolina. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. Washington.
Weird & Wacky Electric Car Deals For Those Who Live In Vermont Or Colorado
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 27, 2024
Electric car incentives in Vermont and Colorado mean drivers can transition to zero emissions motoring for less money than ever before. The post Weird & Wacky Electric Car Deals For Those Who Live In Vermont Or Colorado appeared first on CleanTechnica.
First Fully Adaptive E-Bike Trail System Opens in Vermont
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 13, 2024
The post First Fully Adaptive E-Bike Trail System Opens in Vermont appeared first on CleanTechnica. It features a total of 11 trails, and a total distance of three miles. Even more importantly, nobody loses out, as the new trails are equally enjoyable by both abled and disabled.
Canada Joins California, Oregon, Washington, & Vermont In Clean Transportation Push
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Canada has adopted rules requiring the sale of zero emissions vehicles that closely follow those crafted by California.
8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 23, 2014
The other seven states—Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—account for more than 135,000 vehicles. Zero-emission vehicles are vital to Massachusetts’ efforts to cut air pollution from the transportation sector and stimulate growth in the clean energy economy. million by 2025.
Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
announced that the 2012 Prius Plug-in has been approved for the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). Designed to promote the use of Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) and related clean vehicle technologies, the CVRP is a consumer incentive made available in addition to a $2,500 Federal Tax credit.
Nine states and DC to design regional approach to cap greenhouse gas emissions from transportation
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 20, 2018
All the participating jurisdictions are members of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), a regional collaboration of Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia that seeks to improve transportation, develop the clean energy economy, and reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.
California, 7 states and DC commit to faster transition to zero-emission trucks and buses; next step is formal agreement
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 13, 2019
The Statement of Intent comes as the California Air Resources Board (ARB) holds its first meeting to consider a proposed Advanced Clean Trucks regulation that would establish sales and reporting requirements for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. —CARB Chair Mary D.
15 States and the District of Columbia partner to accelerate bus and truck electrification; 100% ZEV by 2050
Green Car Congress
JULY 15, 2020
States signing the MOU are: California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.
California state agencies “rolling out carpet” for hydrogen electric vehicles
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 1, 2014
“ California is rolling out the carpet for Californians who choose these ultra-clean hydrogen powered electric cars and for the companies that make them ,” said Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. efforts among California, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Oregon, Massachusetts, Vermont. —Chairman Nichols. and Rhode Island.
Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 24, 2013
The governors of 8 states—California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) to take specific actions to put 3.3
International Alliance on ZEVs seeks to accelerate ZEV adoption; 11 founding government members from N America and Europe
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont in the United States; Québec in Canada; and The Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom in Europe are the founding members. A new report released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) outlines an agenda for expanding collaboration.
Coalition of 11 states sues US EPA over soot rules
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Led by the State of New York, the coalition also includes California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
Toyota reduces pricing on 2014 Prius Plug-In in US
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 9, 2013
Production of the 2014 model year Prius Plug-in begins in October with pricing taking effect when these models arrive in showrooms in November.The Prius Plug-in qualifies for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $2,500 in addition to the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) which offers a $1,500 rebate.
Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation
Green Car Congress
JUNE 27, 2019
Canada is developing a Clean Fuel Standard that will cut emissions by 30 million tonnes in 2030. The two jurisdictions will also share technical information and best practices in regulating cleaner fuels, as California does today though its Low-Carbon Fuel Standard.
Governors of 11 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States Agree to Work Together Toward Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fuels; Timeline for Developing a Potential Low Carbon Fuel Standard for Region
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 31, 2009
The Commonwealth’s Clean Energy Biofuels Act, signed in July 2008, also required Massachusetts to seek an agreement with its fellow RGGI member states to implement a LCFS on a regional basis.
EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.
DOE Announces More than $5M to Support Wind Energy Development
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
Clean Green Energy, LLC (Brighton, Michigan). Northern Power Systems (Barre, Vermont). Each of the grantees will be eligible to apply for a second phase of the projects, with up to $4 million available in additional funding. The vertical turbine design will allow for distributed onsite generation near buildings.
EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2021
Nonprofit organizations may apply if they provide pollution reduction or educational services to diesel fleet owners or promote air quality and clean transportation. Eligible applicants include regional, state, local or tribal agencies, or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality.
California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2014
The ZEV regulations, which are now part of California’s comprehensive Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) program which also includes the LEV III tailpipe emissions standard, is the “technology-forcing piece” of the state’s regulatory package for light-duty vehicles. Could another policy have accomplished the same at less cost with less conflict?
News: 10 Best States To Own an EV
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Based on Jerry’s research, an EV-friendly state like Vermont has 10 times the charging infrastructure of states on the bottom of the list like Louisiana, Kentucky and Alaska. per 100,000 residents in Louisiana to 134 per 100,000 in Vermont. The post News: 10 Best States To Own an EV first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.
EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver
Green Car Congress
JUNE 30, 2009
This previous decision was based on an interpretation of the Clean Air Act finding that California did not have a need for its greenhouse gas emission standards to meet “ compelling and extraordinary conditions. ” ( Earlier post.). California requested from EPA the waiver required for implementation of the Pavley regulations in December 2005.
NEESC releases 2015 hydrogen & fuel cell development plans for eight Northeastern states; power generation and transportation
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
and its industry partners, Maine Hydrogen Energy Center (HEC), Massachusetts Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Stakeholders (MHFCS), New Energy New York (NENY), and the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA). In 2013, 8 states committed and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) requiring large-volume automakers to sell approximately 3.3 Earlier post.).
Beta Technologies Secures $368 Million In Funding, Reaches Electric Aviation Unicorn Status
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 21, 2021
The Vermont-based electric aviation startup Beta Technologies has just closed a Series A round of funding that brought in $368 million. The funding round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, and includes an investment from the high profile Amazon Climate Fund.
ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities
Green Car Congress
JULY 25, 2017
A new white paper from a team at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the growing US electric vehicle market and the factors that are driving it, with a focus on the 50 most populous US metropolitan areas.
The Growing List of EVmatch Partners
EV Match
MARCH 19, 2021
At EVmatch, we’re on a mission to build a clean energy future together with industry-aligned partners. Silicon Valley Clean Energy. EVmatch and Silicon Valley Clean Energy are working together to install charging stations at multi-family properties in Santa Clara County, California. Drive Clean Bay Area.
The Electric Ice Cream Mountain Test
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Our plans were to head to Waitsfield, Vermont, home of Mad River Glen ski area (“Ski it if you can”), and stay at a family member’s vacation home. It was time for another summer New England road trip. Of course, driving my 2017 Chevy Bolt EV would be a mountain.
Tesla Powerwall and Autobidder tapped for Vermont’s new frequency regulation program
Teslarati
MAY 17, 2021
Last week, Vermont’s Green Mountain Power (GMP) launched a program that would utilize energy stored in a network of residential battery storage units to help balance the ISO-New England (ISO-NE) regional grid. The utility opted to tap Tesla’s Powerwall batteries and the EV maker’s Autobidder software for the project. .
DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
This project will forecast electric charging demand at traffic stops on freight corridors across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey to help inform a blueprint for future large-scale, least-cost deployment of commercial EV charging and serve as an exemplar for other regions.
States With Highest Portion Of Their CO2 Emissions Coming From Transportation: California, Washington, & Hawaii
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 25, 2021
As you can see above, states in the West and Florida (and Vermont) had the highest portions of their […]. Energy Information Administration has created a map showing what portion of the 50 US states’ CO2 emissions come from transportation (as of 2018*).
USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
Juneau, the Capital City of Alaska, has a clean, renewable source of energy, local hydropower. The two primary public transportation providers in Missoula, MUTD and ASUM-OT, are collaborating in the deployment of electric buses to advance agency goals to convert to clean vehicle technology. Vermont Agency of Transportation.
Day Of Reckoning For US Shale Will Have To Wait
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 25, 2015
E&P companies could resort to loans in order to pay off maturing debt, not unlike charging one credit card to wipe clean the debt on another. Nick Cunningham is a Vermont-based writer on energy and environmental issues. That means that credit lines with lending institutions become the last resort. Article Source: [link].
More states follow California’s clean car standards
Green Cars News
JULY 3, 2009
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant California’s request to carry out its own clean car standards not only clears the way for the Schwarzenegger-led state to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions, but it is likely to effect at least 13 additional states too.
First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV
Green Car Congress
MAY 26, 2015
Hyundai will initially offer the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid in the ZEV states—California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—in 2015. Hyundai expects California and Oregon to be the top markets and areas of focus.)
Opinion: Oil Megaprojects Won’t Stay On The Shelf For Long
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
E&P companies could resort to loans in order to pay off maturing debt, not unlike charging one credit card to wipe clean the debt on another. Nick Cunningham is a Vermont-based writer on energy and environmental issues. That means that credit lines with lending institutions become the last resort. Article Source: [link].
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