The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will once again be offering incentive funding this fall through the Vermont Diesel Emissions Reduction Financial Assistance Program. This funding will be competitively awarded to projects that reduce emissions from diesel-powered vehicles, engines, and nonroad equipment. Click here for more. Funding will be available for: Replacement of diesel-powered […]
Action Alert | Support Needed for Governor’s Veto of S.5, Clean Heat Standard: Contact Legislators
The Governor this week vetoed S.5, the bill that would set up the establishment of the Clean Heat Standard, which risks significant cost increases for commercial and industrial, as well as residential, oil and natural gas/propane customers. Because it is a Senate bill, there will first be a vote in the Senate to override or […]
Clean Heat Standard Bill, Increasing Costs for Heating and Industrial and Commercial Processing Fuel, Passes House
The House Friday voted for final passage of S.5, requiring the development of a Clean Heat Standard program and related rules and regulations for review by the Legislature for approval of implementation in 2025. For a review of the bill and related concerns, especially fuel cost impacts for manufacturers and other commercial and industrial customers, […]
Clean Heat Standard Legislation Advances, Cost Risks for Manufacturers and Other Customers Not Addressed
The House Environment and Energy Committee Thursday passed out S.5, which would create a Clean Heat Standard program, developed by the Public Utility Commission by 2025, under which fossil fuel sellers (those who initially own the fuel imported into Vermont for sale) would have to purchase tradable credits in order to sell non-highway transportation fuels. […]
Clean Heat Standard Nears Key Vote, Impact on Manufacturing Uncertain
As discussed previously, S.5 would create a Clean Heat Standard program, developed by the Public Utility Commission by 2025, under which fossil fuel sellers (those who initially own the fuel imported into Vermont for sale) would have to purchase tradable credits in order to sell non-highway transportation fuels. They could also earn credits through supporting […]
Impacts of Climate Change Legislation for Manufacturing and other Employers: Need for Communication and Engagement
The Legislature is either currently discussing or expected to discuss bills related to climate change that would affect the cost and supply of heating, process, and transportation fuels. As these discussions continue, it is critical that manufacturers and other companies with relatively high exposure to heating, process, or transportation costs are kept fully informed and […]
Slow Start to New Legislature but Significant Issues Expected; Employer Engagement will be Critical
The Legislature spent its first full week of the new session and biennium primarily receiving introductions from key legislative staff, administrative agencies and non-governmental stakeholders. However, work on legislation impacting Vermont’s employers and economy is expected to start in the coming week, and employers are strongly encouraged to contact us to provide point persons we […]
Potential Increases in Fossil Fuel Costs Fails in Close Veto Override Vote, But Issue Won’t Go Away
The House on Tuesday narrowly sustained the Governor’s veto of H.715, which would have directed the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to develop Clean Heat Standard rules. Under the Clean Heat Standard, sellers of heating oil, propane, kerosene, natural gas, and coal would have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the Vermont thermal sector by […]
Regional Meetings on Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan
The Department of Public Service will be hosting four virtual regional forums in June focused on energy planning efforts by Regional Planning Commissions and municipalities. You might consider attending the forum if you would like to engage on the key energy issues, elements, challenges, and considerations unique to your area of Vermont. The dates and […]
This Week in Committees
The following are selected items on committee calendars for the coming week that might be of interest to members. Schedules are subject to change. If you would like more information on any of these issues or others of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@aivt.org. You can also review full agendas […]