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Public commenters urge city to enforce district energy resolution, fault Burlington Electric’s McNeil repowering analysis
Summary
Two public speakers urged the Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee to press Burlington Electric and city staff for clearer timelines and fuller analysis required by the November 20, 2023 District Energy Steam Pipe Resolution.
Two members of the public used the committee’s public‑forum period to press the city to take stronger action on district energy and on Burlington Electric’s recent analyses of the McNeil wood‑chip plant.
Steve Goodkind, speaking for Stop Vermont Biomass, urged the committee to “grab the mantle” and assume responsibility for coordinating the multi‑stakeholder work the City Council’s District Energy Steam Pipe Resolution envisions. Goodkind said the resolution names tasks the city should lead — coordinating stakeholders and tracking studies — and asked the committee to create a simple public tracking tool to show deadlines, responsibilities and progress.
Ashley Adams, who identified herself as a Burlington Electric ratepayer and member of Stop Vermont Biomass,…
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