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Committee considers H.940 provisions to let Burlington Electric use thermal funds for broader clean‑energy programs
Summary
Committee staff said H.940 would let Burlington Electric use thermal energy/process fuel funds in 2027–2029 for programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the thermal or transportation sectors, while requiring at least 60% of those funds be budgeted for weatherization and targeted to low‑ and moderate‑income customers. The bill also updates regional energy planning procedures.
Legislative Council staff told the committee H.940 is a multipart bill that includes an energy section allowing Burlington Electric, as the entity appointed under the energy efficiency utility statute, to spend its thermal energy and process fuel funds for greenhouse‑gas‑reduction programs in the thermal and transportation sectors during the 2027–2029 planning cycle.
“May spend any amounts the entity has available … on programs, measures and services that reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions in the thermal energy or transportation sector,” Kowski said, adding examples such as geothermal and transportation measures…
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