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House passes bill directing state to compile regional energy transition impacts report
Summary
The Vermont House on March 18 advanced H.125, a bill directing the Agency of Natural Resources to compile an energy transition impact report using existing data, after a roll-call amendment vote that passed 84–59.
The Vermont House on March 18 amended and advanced H.125, a bill directing the Agency of Natural Resources, in consultation with multiple state agencies, to compile a regional report on the effects of the state's energy transition. The measure, as amended and adopted by the House, requires a data-driven assessment of where costs and benefits of the shift to renewable and electrified systems are concentrating and is set to be delivered to the legislature by Dec. 15 (effective upon passage).
Supporters said the requirement will give lawmakers a consistent, statewide picture of energy costs, fuel use, renewable installations, workforce impacts and other measures over the previous five years. "Vermont is undergoing a significant energy transition, moving away from fossil fuels and towards renewable and…
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