VT H0601

Renames Vermont's Renewable Energy Standard (RES) to the Clean Energy Standard (CES) and expands eligible sources to include zero-emission energy technologies (such as nuclear) that do not emit greenhouse gases, in addition to traditional renewable sources

Accelerates the total clean energy requirement to reach 100% of retail electricity providers' annual load by January 1, 2030, with interim targets of 63% (2025), increasing by 7.4% every three years

Creates new "tradeable zero emissions credits" (ZECs) as a compliance mechanism alongside existing renewable energy credits (RECs), allowing providers to meet requirements through clean energy generation or credit purchases

Removes restrictions on spent nuclear fuel storage at the former Vermont Yankee site, including repealing the cap limiting storage to fuel generated before March 21, 2012 and eliminating the requirement for General Assembly approval before operating nuclear plants beyond their original certificate dates

Repeals 30 V.S.A. § 254 requiring a public engagement process before construction or extended operation of nuclear power plants, and removes General Assembly approval requirements for nuclear plant construction and operation extensions