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S.5 (Act 18)

An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Sen. Christopher Bray , Sen. Philip Baruth , Sen. Brian Campion , Sen. Alison Clarkson , Sen. Ann Cummings , Sen. Martine Gulick , Sen. Ruth Hardy , Sen. Mark MacDonald , Sen. Richard McCormack , Sen. Andrew Perchlik , Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale , Sen. Anne Watson , Sen. Rebecca White
5/12/2023 - Delivered to Secretary of State on May 24, 2023 pursuant to Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, section 11
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  • Sen. Christopher Bray
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  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Sen. Martine Gulick
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
  • Sen. Mark MacDonald
  • Sen. Richard McCormack
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale
  • Sen. Anne Watson
  • Sen. Rebecca White
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Senate 5/12/2023 - Delivered to Secretary of State on May 24, 2023 pursuant to Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, section 11
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An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

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An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
Friday, January 13, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Bill Introduction and Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

Friday, January 20, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Mark Stephenson, Contractor, Vermont Energy Contracting
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Potential edits to S. 5

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Continued Discussion

Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Dan Fingas, Movement Politics Director, Rights and Democracy Vermont
Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
11:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion


Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
James Porter, Director of Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
11:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee discussion


Thursday, January 26, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Income eligibility guide lines to quality as low or moderate income

Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity
11:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Further information on S.5
-points of concern
-staff budgetary issues
-data sharing

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Ed McNamara, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources

Friday, January 27, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Chase Whiting, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

IRA Funding, EVT's potential role in S 5
Energy Burden

Daniel Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
11:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission

Thursday, February 2, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Legal Posture

Geoff Hand, Attorney, Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand
Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

IRA Funds, Fuel tax and Green House Gas data

Ted Barnett, Analyst, VT JFO
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
Philip Picotte, Utilities Economic Analyst, Department of Public Service
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Matt Cota, Managing Director, Meadow Hill Consulting
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, February 3, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Matt Cota, Managing Director, Meadow Hill Consulting
Brian Gray, General Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont
Anthony James , Owner, James Plumbing and Heating Oil Co
Vickie Haskins, Owner, Haskins Gas Service
Rob Stenger, Owner, Simple Energy
Dennis Percy, Owner, Fred's Energy
Manny Fletcher, VFDA Executive Board President, Operations and Compliance Manager, Fyles Brothers, Inc.
Casey Cota, Owner, Cota & Cota
Peter Bourne, Owner, Bourne’s Energy
Judy Taranovich, Owner, Proctor Gas
Paul Beauregard, Owner, OnSite Propane
11:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Neale Lunderville, President, Vermont Gas Systems

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Josh Castonguay, Vice President of Chief Innovation Executive & Power Supply, Green Mountain Power
Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
Julia Leopold, Government Liaison, VSSPA
Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
11:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
11:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Drew Carlson, Partner, Global Partners, LP

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Judy Dow, Executive Director, Gedakina
Steven Gorelick, Citizen, Walden
Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
Laura Haight, Direcctor, Partnership for Policy Integrity
9:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Andrea Stander, Member, 350 Vermont.org
10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Robert Howarth , Professor Ecology & Environmental Biology, Cornell University
10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

committee Discussion and Bill Mark up

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Steve Crowley, Chair, Sierra Club Energy Committee
10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion
Bill Mark-up

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, February 10, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:40 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion
Bill Mark-up

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Discussion Continued


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Drew Carlson, Partner, Global Partners, LP
10:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Myers Mermal, President, Ethan Allen Institute

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, February 17, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Examining the Equity Provisions in the Bill

Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
9:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Vote


Thursday, February 23, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:30 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Christopher Bray, Senator, Vermont General Assembly
Anne Watson, Senator, Vermont General Assembly
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

2:15 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 2, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Review of Appropriation Committee Proposal of Amendment

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
2:45 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Collin Smythe, Climate Change Progress and Data Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
8:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Richard Cowart, Director, Vermont Climate Council
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 24, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Jay Green, Racial Equity Policy and Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
Tony James, Owner, James and James Plumbing and Heating
Dennis Percy, General Manager, Fred's Energy
Rob Stenger, Owner, Simple Energy
-

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Geoff Hand, Attorney, Saunders Raubvogel & Hand

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Neale Lunderville, President & CEO, Vermont Gas Systems
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
David Westman, Director of Regulatory and State Agency Affairs, Efficiency Vermont

Friday, March 31, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
1:45 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
1:00 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Brian Gray, General Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont
1:30 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Dan Fingas, Vermont Movement Politics Director, Rights and Democracy Vermont
Stuart Blood, Resident, Thetford Center
Meyers Mermel, President, Ethan Allen Institute
Perry Parker, Northeast Craftsman
Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
Laura Haight, Director, Partnership for Policy Integrity
Doug Dagan, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Renewable Energy, Suburban Propane
Mark Stephenson, Contractor, Vermont Energy Contracting
Scott Gardner, Building Energy

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Richard Cowart, Member, Vermont Climate Council
David Westman, Director of Regulatory and State Agency Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10 Mins After the Floor

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
Cory-Ann Wind, Oregon Clean Fuels Program Manager, Oregon Clean Fuels Program
2:00 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Timeline

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters

Friday, April 7, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
15 Mins After Floor

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Mark-up

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Fiscal Note

Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Mark-up

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Walk-through

Rep. Laura Sibilia, House Committee on Environment and Energy
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, House Committee on Environment and Energy
3:30 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and vote


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
3:00 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Amendments

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
-

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Votes on Amendments

11:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Amendment

Rep. Mark Higley

Friday, April 21, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on Environment and Energy
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Amendment Vote

Rep. Scott Beck
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:35 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Side-by- side of S 5

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
8:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 27, 2023
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
11:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Committee Documents

  • House Committee on Appropriations
  • House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, House Committee on Environment and Energy
House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  • Rep. Scott Beck
  • Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  • Stuart Blood, Resident, Thetford Center
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
  • Richard Cowart, Director, Vermont Climate Council
  • Richard Cowart, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Doug Dagan, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Renewable Energy, Suburban Propane
  • Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
  • Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
  • Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
  • Dan Fingas, Vermont Movement Politics Director, Rights and Democracy Vermont
  • Scott Gardner, Building Energy
  • Brian Gray, General Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont
  • Jay Green, Racial Equity Policy and Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  • Laura Haight, Director, Partnership for Policy Integrity
  • Geoff Hand, Attorney, Saunders Raubvogel & Hand
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Rep. Mark Higley
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Tony James, Owner, James and James Plumbing and Heating
  • Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  • Neale Lunderville, President & CEO, Vermont Gas Systems
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Meyers Mermel, President, Ethan Allen Institute
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Perry Parker, Northeast Craftsman
  • Dennis Percy, General Manager, Fred's Energy
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Collin Smythe, Climate Change Progress and Data Analyst, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rob Stenger, Owner, Simple Energy
  • Mark Stephenson, Contractor, Vermont Energy Contracting
  • David Westman, Director of Regulatory and State Agency Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • Cory-Ann Wind, Oregon Clean Fuels Program Manager, Oregon Clean Fuels Program
  • Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Christopher Bray, Senator, Vermont General Assembly
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Anne Watson, Senator, Vermont General Assembly
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  • Ted Barnett, Analyst, VT JFO
  • Paul Beauregard, Owner, OnSite Propane
  • Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Peter Bourne, Owner, Bourne’s Energy
  • Drew Carlson, Partner, Global Partners, LP
  • Josh Castonguay, Vice President of Chief Innovation Executive & Power Supply, Green Mountain Power
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Casey Cota, Owner, Cota & Cota
  • Matt Cota, Managing Director, Meadow Hill Consulting
  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
  • Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  • Steve Crowley, Chair, Sierra Club Energy Committee
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  • Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
  • Judy Dow, Executive Director, Gedakina
  • Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  • Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  • Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
  • Dan Fingas, Movement Politics Director, Rights and Democracy Vermont
  • Manny Fletcher, VFDA Executive Board President, Operations and Compliance Manager, Fyles Brothers, Inc.
  • Steven Gorelick, Citizen, Walden
  • Brian Gray, General Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont
  • Laura Haight, Direcctor, Partnership for Policy Integrity
  • Geoff Hand, Attorney, Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand
  • Vickie Haskins, Owner, Haskins Gas Service
  • Robert Howarth , Professor Ecology & Environmental Biology, Cornell University
  • Anthony James , Owner, James Plumbing and Heating Oil Co
  • Thomas Knauer, Policy Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  • Julia Leopold, Government Liaison, VSSPA
  • Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
  • Neale Lunderville, President, Vermont Gas Systems
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ed McNamara, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Myers Mermal, President, Ethan Allen Institute
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  • Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Dennis Percy, Owner, Fred's Energy
  • Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Philip Picotte, Utilities Economic Analyst, Department of Public Service
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  • James Porter, Director of Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
  • Daniel Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • Annette Smith, Executive Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Andrea Stander, Member, 350 Vermont.org
  • Rob Stenger, Owner, Simple Energy
  • Mark Stephenson, Contractor, Vermont Energy Contracting
  • Judy Taranovich, Owner, Proctor Gas
  • Chase Whiting, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation

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Fiscal Information

Print Report
Fiscal Notes and Related Documents
  • S.5 (Act 18)– The Affordable Heat Act An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization, As passed by the General Assembly
  • S.5 – The Affordable Heat Act An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization, As passed by both House and Senate
  • S.5 – The Affordable Heat Act An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization, As passed by the Senate and further amende
  • S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, and decarbonization; As passed by the Senate
  • S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through electrification, decarbonization, efficiency, and weatherization measures, As amended by the Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through electrification, decarbonization, efficiency, and weatherization measures, As recommended by the Sen. Comm. on Natural Resources and Energy

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  • Members
  • Meetings
  • Report
No committee of conference members found for S.5 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
No committee of conference meeting history found for S.5 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
No committee of conference report found for S.5 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.

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Act

  • As Enacted (ACT 18)
  • Act Summary

An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2023-2024
Statute
10 V.S.A. § 582. Greenhouse gas inventories; registry
30 V.S.A. § 8121. Intent
30 V.S.A. § 8122. Clean Heat Standard
30 V.S.A. § 8123. Definitions
30 V.S.A. § 8124. Clean Heat Standard compliance
30 V.S.A. § 8125. Default delivery agent
30 V.S.A. § 8126. Rulemaking
30 V.S.A. § 8127. Tradeable clean heat credits
30 V.S.A. § 8128. Clean Heat Standard Technical Advisory Group
30 V.S.A. § 8129. Clean Heat Standard Equity Advisory Group
30 V.S.A. § 8130. Severability
30 V.S.A. § 8131. Rulemaking authority

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Staff & Other Information

Print Report
Staff
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel

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