Businesses for Climate Action Day 2025 Recap and Photos
VBSR members met with key Vermont policymakers during our annual lobby day, March 11, 2025, addressing the impacts of climate change on Vermont’s businesses and economy.
The small group meetings with House and Senate leadership, including Senate Pro Tempore Baruth and Speaker Krowinski, were impactful and represented voices from solo-consultancies, solar providers, utilities, some of the state's best known consumer and outdoor brands, and more.
For a host of reasons, legislators were encouraged to stay the course on climate solutions – and the Global Warming Solutions Act – including this position shared by Chad Farrell, Founder and co-CEO of Encore Renewable Energy: "Addressing climate change is the single-most important business development tool of the 21st Century."
Warming temperatures, more precipitation, and the frequency of extreme weather events are impacting businesses of every size across our state and industries, making reducing climate change-causing emissions and increasing climate resilience top concerns of VBSR members.
So, make sure to thank these participating VBSR leaders for using their voices effectively and passionately during Businesses for Climate Action Day, 2025:
- Burlington Electric Department; Amber Widmayer, Legislative and Regulatory Specialist
- Burton; Ashley Laporte, VP of Purpose & Impact
- Encore Renewable Energy; Chad Farrell, Founder and co-CEO
- Fringe Impact; Ruchi Nadkarni, Principal Consultant
- Lawson's Finest Liquids; Carra Cheslin, Social Impact Program (SIP) Manager
- Mia Moore Consulting; Mia Moore, Principal
- Norwich Solar; Suzanne Jones, Administration & Organizational Experience
- Seventh Generation; Kate Ogden, Head of Advocacy & Movement Building
- SunCommon; Mike McCarthy, Director of Sales; Patrick McCormack, Brand Director
- Turtle Fur; Meghan Ksiazek, Vice President of Product and ESG
- Working Fields; Mickey Wiles, Founder
The Businesses for Climate Action Day was made possible with support from Norwich Solar!
Our team of experts specializes in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of solar projects from 500kW to 5 MW. The work we do directly benefits New England towns, businesses, affordable housing providers, and nonprofits. We have a deep understanding of the local regulatory environment, and our trusted relationships with utilities, agencies, and reliable subcontractors enable us to deliver projects on time and on budget. We take pride in being a reliable partner in building solar projects for our valued clients.
All photos courtesy of Patrick McCormack of SunCommon - THANK YOU, Patrick and SunCommon!
