Vermont Public Interest Research Group IncPub 78
Pub 78
Programs
Program 1 [2020]
General Membership Services - As the largest membership-based environmental and consumer advocacy organization in the state, VPIRG provides educational and informational resources on our campaigns and related issues to tens of thousands of members and supporters annually. * In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, VPIRG launched our first ever "Virtual Canvass", reaching out to thousands of VPIRG members statewide through phone calls, emails, text messages, and social media to build support for priority public interest campaigns. * VPIRG continues to serve as the go-to resource for individuals and groups to learn about public interest policy issues and opportunities for making their voices heard on issues at critical times throughout the year.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$105.9KProgram 2 [2020]
Climate & Energy - Our Climate & Energy work is driven by the understanding that we must fully decarbonize both Vermont and the nation, and that everyone deserves access to clean and affordable energy and transportation. Breaking down barriers contributing to rural, BIPOC and low-income communities being left behind in this transition is a core part of our efforts. * After years of watching our elected leaders fail to pass the bold climate action necessary to address Vermont's rising carbon pollution, VPIRG and our allies hit the ground running in 2020, organizing a series of "lobby days" for student groups, the faith community, business leaders, and healthcare experts. At the forefront of those efforts was H.688 - the Global Warming Solutions Act - legislation turning Vermont's climate goals into legally binding requirements and laying the groundwork for solutions that will create good green jobs and enhance the resilience of our communities. * The Solutions Act passed through the House and Senate with overwhelming support, before being vetoed by Governor Scott. Working alongside our allies and climate champions in the legislature, we were able to override the governor's veto and enact this landmark climate legislation in September 2020. * Also in 2020, VPIRG worked with our allies to successfully press for maintained or increased levels of funding for weatherization, elecric vehicle incentives, EV charging infrastructure, and other critical climate programs. And we played a critical role in the passage of S.337, the Energy Efficiency Modernization Act, creating a three-year pilot program allowing Efficiency Vermont to spend up to $2 million annually on projects aimed at reducing climate pollution in Vermont's thermal and transportation sectors - building on their historic focus on electric energy efficiency.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$57.9KProgram 3 [2020]
Democracy - VPIRG actively supports efforts to make our democracy more open and transparent. We seek to ensure that elections are fair and accessible, and we are committed to reducing the undue influence of money in our political process. In 2020, VPIRG led statewide efforts to ensure that all voters received ballots at home so they could vote without jeopardizing their health or the health of election workers. Current priorities include removing any barriers to full participation in our political process, giving voters more choices by promoting ranked choice voting, and prohibiting direct campaign contributions from corporate entities.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$72.3K
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