/tags/chris-bray Chris Bray en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:17:25 GMT /local-news/2024-09-12/new-report-reignites-debate-over-vermonts-energy-future Republican Gov. Phil Scott says an analysis commissioned by the state validates his concerns about an emissions-reduction bill that Democratic lawmakers plan to pursue next year. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:17:25 GMT /local-news/2024-09-12/new-report-reignites-debate-over-vermonts-energy-future Peter Hirschfeld /programs/2019-04-15/cleaning-up-vermonts-water-projects-are-clear-but-funding-remains-murky Vermont lawmakers agree the state needs millions of dollars' worth of clean water projects. But there's less agreement on where Vermont will get theâ€� Mon, 15 Apr 2019 19:44:40 GMT /programs/2019-04-15/cleaning-up-vermonts-water-projects-are-clear-but-funding-remains-murky Jane Lindholm, Matthew F Smith /vpr-news/2019-04-09/environmental-groups-push-lawmakers-for-a-long-term-clean-water-funding-source As the legislative session enters the home stretch, lawmakers still have not figured out how to pay for what most insist is a top priority â€� cleaning upâ€� Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:38:50 GMT /vpr-news/2019-04-09/environmental-groups-push-lawmakers-for-a-long-term-clean-water-funding-source Bob Kinzel /programs/2019-02-08/from-bottles-to-bags-montpelier-takes-aim-at-single-use-plastics Four bills have been introduced in the Vermont Legislature that are trying to reduce the use and waste of plastics. These range from bills targetingâ€� Sat, 09 Feb 2019 03:15:13 GMT /programs/2019-02-08/from-bottles-to-bags-montpelier-takes-aim-at-single-use-plastics Ric Cengeri, Jane Lindholm /vpr-news/2018-04-09/after-3-years-funding-plan-to-improve-vermonts-water-quality-remains-elusive From the governor on down, just about every elected official in Montpelier says Vermont needs more money for water quality projects. And that’s where theâ€� Mon, 09 Apr 2018 21:47:43 GMT /vpr-news/2018-04-09/after-3-years-funding-plan-to-improve-vermonts-water-quality-remains-elusive Peter Hirschfeld /vpr-news/2018-03-14/activist-investigates-farm-expansion-uncovers-potential-lax-state-oversight One of the largest farm businesses in the state expanded its operation and constructed a manure pit in Franklin County last summer â€� without a permit orâ€� Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:16:35 GMT /vpr-news/2018-03-14/activist-investigates-farm-expansion-uncovers-potential-lax-state-oversight John Dillon /vpr-news/2017-12-20/vermont-lawmakers-eye-new-incentives-for-electric-vehicle-purchases Financial incentives for people who buy electric vehicles will be among several clean energy proposals up for debate in Montpelier next year.The cars andâ€� Wed, 20 Dec 2017 21:38:03 GMT /vpr-news/2017-12-20/vermont-lawmakers-eye-new-incentives-for-electric-vehicle-purchases Peter Hirschfeld /vpr-news/2017-11-15/new-fee-on-all-land-parcels-in-vermont-proposed-to-fund-water-quality-projects The head of the Senate Natural Resources committee, Addison Sen. Christopher Bray, is backing a plan to boost funding for water quality projectsâ€� Wed, 15 Nov 2017 21:46:51 GMT /vpr-news/2017-11-15/new-fee-on-all-land-parcels-in-vermont-proposed-to-fund-water-quality-projects Bob Kinzel /vpr-news/2016-12-27/scott-and-legislators-differ-on-2-year-large-scale-wind-moratorium It appears the siting of industrial wind projects could be a key issue during the 2017 legislative session. That's because Governor-elect Phil Scott saysâ€� Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:56:09 GMT /vpr-news/2016-12-27/scott-and-legislators-differ-on-2-year-large-scale-wind-moratorium Bob Kinzel /vpr-news/2016-04-21/how-much-of-a-voice-will-towns-have-in-renewable-projects As Vermont embraces the idea of renewable energy like wind and solar, the inevitable impact on the local landscape and community is inescapable. Theâ€� Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:00:00 GMT /vpr-news/2016-04-21/how-much-of-a-voice-will-towns-have-in-renewable-projects Patti Daniels, Jane Lindholm