2023-2024 Session
Change SessionS.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
- Sponsor(s)
- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 5/12/2023 - Delivered to Secretary of State on May 24, 2023 pursuant to Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, section 11
Bill/Resolution Text
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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
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2023-2024
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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
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2023-2024
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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
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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
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2023-2024
Friday, January 13, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 8:30 AM
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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
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
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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
Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
- 10:45 AM
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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
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
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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
Mark Stephenson, Contractor, Vermont Energy Contracting
- 9:00 AM
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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
Potential edits to S. 5
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Committee Discussion
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 9:30 AM
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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
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
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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
Committee discussion
Thursday, January 26, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:45 AM
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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
Income eligibility guide lines to quality as low or moderate income
Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity
- 11:00 AM
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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
Further information on S.5
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-points of concern
-staff budgetary issues
-data sharing
Ed McNamara, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
Friday, January 27, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:15 AM
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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
Chase Whiting, Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:00 AM
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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
IRA Funding, EVT's potential role in S 5
Daniel Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
Energy Burden
Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
- 11:30 AM
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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
Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 8:30 AM
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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
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
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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
Legal Posture
Geoff Hand, Attorney, Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand
Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 10:15 AM
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Neale Lunderville, President, Vermont Gas Systems
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:00 AM
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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
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
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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
Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
- 11:30 AM
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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
Drew Carlson, Partner, Global Partners, LP
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 8:30 AM
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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
Judy Dow, Executive Director, Gedakina
Steven Gorelick, Citizen, Walden
Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
Laura Haight, Direcctor, Partnership for Policy Integrity
- 9:30 AM
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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
Andrea Stander, Member, 350 Vermont.org
- 10:15 AM
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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
Robert Howarth , Professor Ecology & Environmental Biology, Cornell University
- 10:45 AM
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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
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
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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
Steve Crowley, Chair, Sierra Club Energy Committee
- 10:00 AM
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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
Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
- 10:45 AM
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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
Committee Discussion
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bill Mark-up
Friday, February 10, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 8:40 AM
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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
Committee Discussion
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bill Mark-up
- 10:25 AM
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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
Discussion Continued
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 10:00 AM
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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
Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
- 10:15 AM
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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
Drew Carlson, Partner, Global Partners, LP
- 10:30 AM
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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
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
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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
Committee Discussion and Vote
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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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
Myers Mermal, President, Ethan Allen Institute
Thursday, February 16, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 9:00 AM
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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
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
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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
Examining the Equity Provisions in the Bill
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
- 9:30 AM
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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
Committee Discussion and Vote
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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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
Vote
Thursday, February 23, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- 2:30 PM
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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
June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
- 3:00 PM
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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
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
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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
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
- 2:15 PM
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 1:00 PM
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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
Brian Gray, General Manager, Energy Co-op of Vermont
- 1:30 PM
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Mark-up
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
Fiscal Note
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 13, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 9:00 AM
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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
Mark-up
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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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
Vote
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
- 9:00 AM
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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
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
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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
Committee Discussion and vote
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 3:00 PM
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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
Amendments
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 20, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
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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
Votes on Amendments
- 11:45 AM
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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
Amendment
Rep. Mark Higley
Friday, April 21, 2023
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Environment and Energy
- 9:00 AM
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 27, 2023
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- 11:45 AM
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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
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Committee Documents
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
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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- 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
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
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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 of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2023-2024
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.
Act
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 |
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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 |