18th Annual VECAN Conference – November 1, 2025 – Vermont Natural Resources Council

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the 18th Annual Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN) Conference – Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee! We are pleased to be hosting this inspiring and mobilizing in-person event at this critical time, and we hope to see you and other community energy and climate action leaders in November.

With the new federal administration doubling down on its commitment to fossil fuels, the need for local and state leadership on climate action and clean energy issues has never been greater. Thankfully, Vermont has leadership – and an opportunity – from the local level to the State Legislature to collaborate in new and creative ways to meet this moment.

We also have essential partners – and a plan.

Just this year, the Vermont Climate Council adopted an updated Climate Action Plan to give Vermont a roadmap to reducing climate pollution and protecting communities from the effects of a warming world. To help actualize this plan – via plenaries, panels, and workshops – this year’s VECAN conference will hone in on three primary themes:

Strategically leveraging Vermont’s Climate Action Plan to cut pollution, enhance resiliency and achieve greater energy equity;
Highlighting and harnessing the many rich resources within some leading universities and colleges;
And continuing to strengthen the powerful role – and collaborations – among community energy and climate leaders.

We are also excited to have renowned climate activist Bill McKibben join us as a keynote!

Register below to lock in your spot, and please spread the word. Civic engagement on clean energy and climate issues is more imperative than ever. We’d love to see you on November 1st! This conference is free. Your financial support also makes this work possible.

We strive every year to make this event FREE for all participants who want to join. We know that cost should not be a barrier to the connections, lessons, ideas and inspiration that this conference generates. That said, we can only do this work with members’ support, and if you can make a contribution to the success of the event – and VECAN’s work in general – it would be much appreciated. Whether it’s $50, $100 or $250, your generous financial support will help make this work possible.

See the full agenda here!
Register today!

We are grateful for the partnership and support of the generous sponsors who help make this event possible. There has never been a more important moment for collaboration, coordination and connection when it comes to making needed progress on climate change, clean energy deployment and creating a more equitable, resilient world.

Learn more about the invaluable resources, programs, and tools our partners offer by clicking on their logos below and joining us on November 1st to network and learn more!