Energy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) today introduced legislation to de-link the development of renewable energy from oil and gas leasing. The Comprehensive Legislation for Expanding and Advancing Nonrestrictive (CLEAN) Energy Act and the Nonrestrictive Offshore Wind…

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today joined BETA Technologies workers and leadership including founder and CEO Kyle Clark, as well as Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), former Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Mayor Miro Weinberger, and Chair of the South Burlington…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today wrote to U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to express his concerns about the future of clean energy in Guyana. In his letter, the Senator urged him to engage with leadership in the South American…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today introduced the Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act, which would make it easier for the U.S. to advance clean energy projects, strengthen the electric grid, and lower energy costs for consumers by improving cost allocation.  “The green energy…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today introduced the Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act, which would make it easier for the U.S. to advance clean energy projects, strengthen the electric grid, and lower energy costs for consumers by improving cost allocation.  “The green energy…