VT H0767

Imposes an eight-year moratorium on implementation and enforcement of five Vermont climate-related laws: Act 59 (2023), Act 181 (2024), the Global Warming Solutions Act, the Renewable Energy Standard, and the Clean Heat Standard

Pauses new land use restrictions, future land use map development, Land Use Review Board operations related to housing, emissions reduction mandates, renewable energy procurement increases, and clean heat transition requirements including carbon credit systems and fuel surcharges

Requires the Agency of Natural Resources, with the Department of Housing and Community Development and Public Utility Commission, to conduct a comprehensive study on impacts to housing availability, energy costs, and affordability, with a report due to the General Assembly by January 15, 2034

Estimates fiscal savings including up to $956 million from pausing the Clean Heat Standard, $150-450 million in avoided ratepayer costs from the Renewable Energy Standard moratorium, and avoidance of fuel surcharges projected at $0.08-$0.58 per gallon

Takes effect upon passage, with the required study projected to cost approximately $200,000