Bill > H0631

This bill establishes energy storage goals for the State of Vermont, aiming to develop a significant amount of installed capacity of energy storage facilities by specific dates: 200 megawatts (MW) by January 1, 2030, 450 MW by January 1, 2035, and 800 MW by January 1, 2040. Energy storage facilities are systems that can store electricity generated from various sources, like solar or wind power, and then release it when needed, helping to stabilize the electricity grid and ensure a reliable power supply. The bill also mandates that the Department of Public Service, a state agency responsible for energy policy, must report on the progress made towards achieving these goals within the Comprehensive Energy Plan, which is a long-term strategy for the state's energy future. This act will become effective on July 1, 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.631