Bill

Bill > S0051


VT S0051

VT S0051
An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption


summary

Introduced
01/26/2017
In Committee
01/26/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to renewable energy goals for Vermont’s total energy consumption

AI Summary

This bill sets a goal for Vermont to have 90% of its total energy consumption come from renewable sources by 2050. It also establishes supporting goals, such as reducing total energy consumption by 15% by 2025 and producing 25% of the state's energy from renewable sources by 2025. The bill requires various state agencies and plans to incorporate these renewable energy goals and report on progress towards achieving them. It also empowers the state to encourage or require certain sources of air pollution to increase their energy efficiency or use of renewable energy.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Hearing (00:00 3/30/2017 ) (on 03/30/2017)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...