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VT H0196
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kate Logan
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AI Summary
- Amends 30 V.S.A. § 209 to require energy efficiency utilities to prioritize greenhouse gas emissions reductions under 10 V.S.A. § 578 and equitable access for all Vermonters and Vermont businesses
- Mandates at least 25% of the annual budget be targeted for residential services for low-to-moderate income customers, and at least 12.5% for small businesses and non-profit organizations
- Freezes the appointed energy efficiency entity's total annual budget from 2027 through 2030 at the inflation-adjusted Commission-approved 2026 budget level
- Expands scope of energy efficiency utilities to include electrification, active demand management, and energy storage programs, and allows funds to support transportation measures including electric vehicle incentives for high-consumption fuel users (over 1,000 gallons annually)
- Requires the Commission to evaluate a statewide low-income energy efficiency rate for regulated fuels by September 1, 2026, with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
2/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Energy and Digital Infrastructure2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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