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U.S. Open Cup @opencup.ussoccer.com · 17/03/2026
The vibes are immaculate here in Burlington for Vermont Green's home match vs. Portland Hearts of Pine 🐉
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Vermont Public @vermontpublic.org · 07/10/2025
Juan De La Cruz and his family feared the worst when he showed up for a check-in with immigration officials in St. Albans Tuesday. But the Panton resident will be allowed to stay in Vermont while his asylum case is pending. www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
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Immigration authorities ordered a Panton man to an ICE check-in. 200 friends decided to join him
Juan De La Cruz and his family feared the worst when he showed up for a check-in with immigration officials in St. Albans Tuesday. But the Panton resident will be allowed to stay in Vermont while his ...
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Donna Brutkoski @dbrutkoski.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
A little good trouble with @scullybully.bsky.social and friends 🤩🍁🥞
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Donna Brutkoski @dbrutkoski.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Looking forward to a great discussion next week! ICYMI, check out our recap of December's panel covering heat pump adoption efforts in the Northeast: www.raponline.org/blog/educati...
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Education and Coordination: Heat Pump Adoption in the Northeast
In a recent webinar, panelists from the Northeast discussed how their region and states are promoting the adoption of clean, affordable heat pumps.
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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
📽️ OUT TODAY: 🎬 Our third "RAP Unplugged" video! Today's episode features Senior Associate Louisa Eberle. Louisa, who joined RAP in 2024, discusses her varied background. She also talks about the importance of RAP's work in the United States, as well as globally. youtu.be/byyT3NkTUVk?...
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RAP Unplugged: Louisa Eberle
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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
WEBINAR ALERT: Our regional heat pump adoption series with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social continues with a great panel from the Mountain West states. Sign up and join us on Wednesday, Jan. 29! raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Title card for upcoming webinar: "Federal Dollars, State Policies and Heat Pumps: The Future of Heat in the Mountain West."

Jan. 25, 2025, 2 p.m. (EST)
Moderated by Vivian Cox and Raphael Breit 
Virtual Event
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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Out this week: "Opportunities for Integrating Electric and Gas Planning," — a collaboration with Berkeley Lab. As electricity demand in buildings continues to rise, opportunities — and challenges — for electric and natural gas planning are emerging. More here: www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
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Opportunities for Integrating Electric and Gas Planning - Regulatory Assistance Project
Achieving the benefits of integrated planning will require process reforms.
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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
In October, we collaborated with NESCAUM to publish an updated model rule for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other GHGs from space and water heating. In the first of a two-part blog series, Raphael Breit reviews the key features of the model rule: www.raponline.org/blog/modelin...
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Modeling the Future of Low-Emissions Space and Water Heat
A model rule for reducing emissions from appliances offers states a tool that can help drive adoption of cleaner alternatives.
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Donna Brutkoski @dbrutkoski.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
#Heatpumps are giving consumers an affordable and clean heating/cooling solution in the Midwest, the Northeast, and across the U.S., and we've been hosting some great discussions with the regulators, utility representatives and advocates who are helping to make that happen.
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Donna Brutkoski @dbrutkoski.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Join us tomorrow at 2 pm!
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Donna Brutkoski @dbrutkoski.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Our last U.S. webinar of the year upcoming after Thanksgiving. Sign up to join us! raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Tyler Norris @tnorris.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
🔌 🚗 NEW POLICY BRIEF: Charging EVs at the right time is the smart way to manage the grid — but more EV owners need to be encouraged to do so. We took a closer look at how to increase participation in utility-managed charging programs. www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
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It's 10 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Electric Vehicles Are?
This paper takes a closer look at ways to encourage EV owner participation in utility-managed charging programs.
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Donna Brutkoski @dbrutkoski.bsky.social · 24/06/2024
Join us on Wednesday! (And click through to read this excellent thread about our latest report and the many benefits of flexible EV charging! 💪 🚗 🔌 )
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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 21/03/2024
As the urgency to decarbonize our #electricgrid intensifies, leaders recognize the need for innovative solutions. Enter the 24/7 carbon-free electricity transition tariff — a new tool to accelerate the shift to cleaner, #renewableenergy. bit.ly/3vpIGNF
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24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity Transition Tariffs: A Regulatory Tool for Accelerating Decarbonization
Taking decarbonization to the next level will require new targeted policies to drive investments in resources and infrastructure and to improve operating practices.
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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 05/03/2024
Planning for and investing in addressable "smart" water heaters can help consumers save money and utilities avoid costly peaks. Andrew Valainis takes a look at how states can do more to make these water heaters the industry norm. www.raponline.org/blog/address...
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Addressing the Problem: Controlling Your Water Heater for Consumer Savings and Load Flexibility
In early January, I sat in my apartment as the winter’s first true cold snap ripped through Montana. It was negative 10 degrees out, with wind chills
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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 29/02/2024
🇧🇷 Brazil's electricity access policies have made strides since 2003. But challenges remain, especially in rural regions. Today we launch our “Roadmap for Electricity Access as a Development Driver in the Legal Amazon” that addresses these challenges. bit.ly/3UMElOM
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Roadmap for Electricity Access as a Development Driver in the Legal Amazon
Electricity access in the Legal Amazon is a crucial issue but also offers an opportunity to drive development.
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Regulatory Assistance Project @regassistproj.bsky.social · 13/12/2023
As 2023 comes to a close, David Farnsworth and Nancy Seidman are thinking about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s program review – and how it can help frontline communities in RGGI states. www.raponline.org/blog/rggis-2...
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RGGI’s 2023 Program Review: An Opportunity for Frontline Communities (Part 1)
When the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative's program review comes around, many of us at RAP think of it as a cause for celebration. Now, that may be
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Donna Brutkoski @dbrutkoski.bsky.social · 02/11/2023
RAP webinar next week (Tues 11/7)! The transition to #heatpumps needs a skilled workforce, and we'll be talking with experts from Mitsubishi Trane HVAC US, Efficiency Maine and ICAST about successes and challenges of their workforce training models. Register: raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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