House Energy panel hears testimony on bill to study statewide 'energy navigator' pilot
The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure committee on April 2 heard testimony on S.219, a bill to direct a study and program-design process for a statewide energy navigator program. Community navigators described a volunteer-driven pilot in Addison County, urged naming existing partners and earlier deadlines, and warned of an imminent local funding cliff; the Department of Public Service said it will complete a broader program review by mid-October.
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On April 2, 2026, the Vermont House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure took testimony on S.219, a bill directing the Department of Public Service to study and recommend a program design for a statewide "energy navigator" service intended to help households access energy-efficiency incentives and cleaner heating and transportation options. Witnesses from the Climate Economy Action Center (SEAK) and the Vermont Natural Resources Council urged legislative support and edits to the draft statute, while the Department said its ongoing RFP-driven program review will inform any final design.
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