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VT S0317
VT S0317An act relating to weatherization funding and weatherization workforce recruitment
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to continue the tax on the purchase of fossil fuels to fund the Home Weatherization Assistance Program. It would expand the eligibility criteria to apply for Home Weatherization Assistance Program grants. It also proposes to accelerate and increase administrative and financial support of weatherization trade workforce recruitment and training programs funded through the Home Weatherization Assistance Program.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to continue funding for the Home Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps make homes more energy-efficient, by maintaining a tax on the purchase of fossil fuels, natural gas, coal, and electricity, with specific rates and a sunset date of June 30, 2027, for the per-gallon tax on heating oil and other dyed diesel fuels. It also expands eligibility for this program by increasing the income threshold to 125 percent of the area or state median income, whichever is higher, and aims to boost the weatherization workforce by increasing administrative and financial support for recruitment and training programs, including partnerships with local organizations and educational institutions, and by implementing phased salary increases for installation crew and technical staff over three fiscal years.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.317 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0317/S-0317%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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