David Thill

David Thill

David has written on health, science and the environment for various outlets, including World Wildlife Fund and the Chicago newspaper Windy City Times.

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Burlington expands program that gives renters and public access to EV chargers

The city’s municipal utility is providing money to apartment building owners who install smart chargers that work with EVmatch, a sort of Airbnb for EV charging that allows users to book and pay for charging times.

By David Thill . 1 March 2022
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What does environmental justice look like in Vermont? Bill seeks to answer

After years of outreach by environmental justice advocates, a proposal is advancing in Vermont that would create rules to ensure environmental benefits and burdens are equitably distributed across the state.

By David Thill . 24 February 2022
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Vermont gas utility has a new service: helping to electrify your home

Vermont Gas Systems announced that it would begin selling, leasing, installing and servicing electric heat pump water heaters for customers in a move that it expects to be neutral to its bottom line.

By David Thill . 7 February 2022
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With regional transportation pact in doubt, Vermont considers other policies

If the Transportation and Climate Initiative fails to get off the ground, Vermont could look to the north and west instead and join a similar program anchored by California and its neighbor to the north, Quebec.

By David Thill . 2 February 2022
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Vermont aims to weatherize 90,000 homes this decade. Can it find enough workers to finish the job?

A new initiative aims to boost and coordinate existing workforce training programs in hopes of preparing thousands of workers in the coming years to meet the state’s mandatory climate targets.

By David Thill . 6 January 2022
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Maine nursing homes offered funding to help filter viruses, reduce energy use

The state’s energy efficiency program administrator is offering larger incentives for nursing homes and assisted living facilities as they consider upgrading their HVAC and air filtration systems amid the latest pandemic surge.

By David Thill . 4 January 2022
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Amid a flood of solar applications, Maine seeks a more targeted approach

A stakeholder group tasked with helping lawmakers incentivize distributed generation and plan grid upgrades is expected to issue its first of two reports by Jan. 1.

By David Thill . 2 December 2021
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Burlington asks voters to approve a $20 million ‘net-zero energy’ bond

The bond would be paid back through future electricity revenue and will not increase taxes on residents. Public finance experts say it could be the first municipal bond of its kind specifically linked to a net-zero goal.

By David Thill . 5 November 2021
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Maine program puts home energy tools back in the hands of library patrons

Efficiency Maine recently relaunched a program that lets library patrons check out monitors to identify energy hogs in their homes.

By David Thill . 6 October 2021
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Electric vehicles projected to play big role in Vermont emission reductions

A nonprofit group recently modeled a potential path for Vermont to reach its legally mandated climate goals. Among the biggest strategies: get as many drivers as possible into electric vehicles.

By David Thill . 30 September 2021