Lena Greenberg
Candidate for City Council, Burlington, VT
Lena Greenberg is running for City Council in Ward 5 in Burlington, VT. Lena has been organizing on climate since Hurricane Sandy hit New York City and filled their high school with floodwater. They have written memos for US Senators taking the fossil fuel industry to court, supported climate justice organizing at COP26 in Glasgow, and coordinated recovery efforts after July's catastrophic flooding. Lena hopes to bring ambition and needed urgency to addressing crises from climate to affordability as a councilor.
Lena’s Vision
Revise the 2019 Net Zero Energy Roadmap
Include and address the two largest sources of pollution that Burlington owns and operates – Burlington International Airport and the McNeil Generating Station.
Implement alternatives to the McNeil Generating Station and phase it out as soon as responsibly possible – ensuring that we maintain affordable, stable electricity rates.
Decarbonization and a Greener City
Continue to offer rebates on efficient appliances and increase incentives to switch to heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and decentralized solar power.
Incentivize geothermal heating systems in new construction.
Add heft to the building decarbonization ordinance passed in 2023 by including buildings over 25,000 square feet and raising standards on taxation of dirty fuels.
Ban all gas-powered landscaping equipment.
Create informational materials to support the planting of pollinator habitats.
Revise City horticultural policies to prioritize planting of trees and shrubs that produce food wherever possible.
"Our city deserves strong climate leadership in this era of wildfire smoke and flooded rivers. A just transition off combustible fuels is key to a thriving Burlington now and in the future."
-Lena Greenberg
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