GAC March 2019 Update
Vermont State Carbon Tax Bills On February 27, 2019, two carbon tax related bills were introduced in the State House both sponsored by Progressive House members. Rep. Diana Gonzalez, P-Winooski, …
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GAC February 2019 Update
Scott Proposes new fee on renewable energy projects to fund utility regulators The Scott administration is proposing an application fee for future renewable energy projects that could range between $100 …
GAC January 2019 Update
No Carbon Tax Plan Yet, But Lots of Noise From Many Directions Communities in Vermont have started voicing their opinion to the 2019 Vermont legislators, for and against, carbon taxes. …
GAC December 2018 Update
Energy Efficiency Decrease for Most Home Electric Bills The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved a 3 percent decrease in the residential energy efficiency rate for Efficiency Vermont. This decrease …
GAC November 2018 Update
South Burlington Implements Interim Zoning Bylaws On November 13th, after a heated debate from residents, developers and affordable housing proponents, the South Burlington City Council voted 4-1 to implement interim …
GAC October 2018 Update
2011 Energy Act Mandates ultra-low sulfur heating oil Vermont will start using ultra-low sulfur heating oil this winter 2018. The mandate comes into effect due to the 2011 Energy Act. …
GAC September 2018 Update
Green Mountain Power Announces Energy Costs Agreement Green Mountain has partnered with Global Foundries to provide the Essex based plant with a stable energy cost plan that will span the …
GAC August 2018 Update
Vermont Building Energy Standards Update As per the CBES statute (30 V.S.A. § 53) the Vermont Public Service Department (PSD) is required to review and update the Building Energy Standards soon after …
GAC December 2017 Update
Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Agencies Seek Help on Siting Solar projects State agencies are pursuing further information from the Public Utility Commission on qualifying circumstances regarding “preferential treatment” of new …
GAC November 2017 Update
Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Noise Limits for Wind Turbines On 10/12/17, Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules intensely discussed with lawmakers a proposed rule on noise limits for wind turbines. The …