{"id":3707,"date":"2022-12-07T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T17:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenetwork.org\/ets\/?post_type=xen_episodes&p=3707"},"modified":"2025-06-25T19:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T02:30:06","slug":"episode-187-energy-transition-in-vermont-part2","status":"publish","type":"xen_episodes","link":"https:\/\/xenetwork.org\/ets\/episodes\/episode-187-energy-transition-in-vermont-part2\/","title":{"rendered":"[Episode #187] \u2013 Transition in Vermont, Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is Part 2 of the first series in a new format we are piloting for the Energy Transition Show. Instead of exploring a particular topic with one guest who has a non-commercial perspective, as most of our shows so far have done, this new format aims to tell the stories about how the energy transition is proceeding in some of the places Chris visits in his travels. Through interviews with multiple local experts, including those who are working in the energy sector, we hope this new format will help to demonstrate how the unique challenges and opportunities in every place will determine its particular path through the energy transition.<\/p>\n

We are kicking off this new show format with some stories about Vermont for a simple reason: When it comes to the energy transition, Vermont stands out as a place that punches way above its weight. It has innovated numerous policies and mechanisms to reduce its energy consumption and carbon emissions that have been emulated by other US states. And it continues to serve as a model to the rest of the country for effective energy transition strategies.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll learn more about all of these accomplishments, as well as what makes Vermont such an exemplar in the energy transition, in this two-part miniseries based on interviews with eight local experts.<\/p>\n

Part 1 was in Episode #186<\/a>, in which we discussed the supply side of Vermont\u2019s energy picture. In this second part, we look at the demand side.<\/p>\n

Interviews with guests featured in this episode were recorded from October 11-15, 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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