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House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (Room EA)

The House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy considers matters relating to conservation and development of the State's land resources, geology, forestry, State parks and lands, scenery, air quality issues, environmental permitting, solid waste management, and energy.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

General Assembly

71st biennial session is called to order; no committee meeting today.

Thursday, January 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-01
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

15 min after Joint Assembly

Committee Discussion

Session goals

1:30 PM

Inaugural Address

Friday, January 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-02
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

Committee Discussion

Energy discussion

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.65 for H.5
CDs
11-03
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Adjutant General Briefing - Joint Assembly

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
1:00 PM

Caucus

15 min. after Caucus

H.5 - An act relating to returning moneys to the clean energy development fund to support solar tax credits

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.17
CDs
11-04, 05, 06
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Session goals/priorities

9:15 AM

H.15 - An act relating to the application of fertilizers to nonagricultural turf

Committee discussion

9:25 AM

H.17 - An act relating to the self-managed energy efficiency program

Committee Discussion

9:35 AM

H.19 - An act relating to the use of plastic carry-out bags by retail stores

Committee discussion

10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Organization Introductions

  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Organization Introductions

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Clay Francis, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-07, 08, 09, 10
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Utility introductions

  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Mary Powell, President/CEO, Green Mountain Power
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Organization introduction

  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

Committee Discussion

utility/organization introductions

  • Brian Dunkiel, Attorney, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Scott Merriam, Interim Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Andrew Savage, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, AllEarth Renewables
  • Martha Staskus, Board Chair, Renewable Energy Vermont
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-11
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Agency/Department introductions

  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forest, Parks and Recreation
1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-12, 13, 14
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 min after Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:30 PM

Briefing on Fiscal Outlook

HOUSE CHAMBERS

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
1:00 PM

Caucus

Republican Caucus will meet at 12:00 p.m.

15 min after Caucus

Committee Discussion

session goals/organization introduction. Continue with H.56 read through, after VEP testimony.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brad Ferland, President, Vermont Energy Partnership
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-15, 16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Act 128 Draft report on Health Care System Design

Joint session-House Chambers

  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
11:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dave Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Steve Wark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-19, 20, 21, 22
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Charles Storrow, partner, Kimbell, Sherman, Ellis LLP, Green Mountain Power
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

Recycling of Electronic Waste

  • Colin Davis, Vice President, Good Point Recycling
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Cathy Jamieson, Solid Waste Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-23, 24
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • John Spencer, Executive Director, Vermont Electric Power Producers, Inc
1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Organization introductions

  • Sharon Murray, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Planners Association
1:30 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Ben Luce, Professor, Lyndon State College
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-25, 26
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after the Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

House Chambers

15 min. after Budget Address

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-27, 28, 29, 30
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant report briefing from JFO consultants

  • Arnie Gundersen, nuclear engineer, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
  • Margaret Gundersen, President, Fairewinds Associates, Inc.
1:00 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Chris Dutton, President and CEO, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.
  • Kerrick Johnson, Vice President of External Affairs, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.
1:45 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Weatherization discussion

  • Hal Cohen, Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Steve Geller, Director, Southern Vermont Community Action
  • Harald Schmidke, Weatherization Director, Southern Vermont Community Action
  • Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-31, 32, 33, 34
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Thurs. p.m. NOTE: heating oil/Biofuels discussion to be continued following week (J.Choquette, N.White)

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Netaka White, Bioenergy Program Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Tim Baechle, International Business Machines
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

H.63 - An act relating to boilers and pressure vessels

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Frank, Founder, SunWood Systems/REV Board of Directors for Biomass
After H.63 discussion

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • David Frank, Founder, SunWood Systems/REV Board of Directors for Biomass
  • David Mullett, Municipal Electric Utilities
12:00 PM

Press Conference

Subject: net metering Location: Cedar Creek Room

1:00 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

solar energy; net metering

  • David Blittersdorf, Founder, AllEarth Renewables
  • Brian Dunkiel, Attorney, Shems Dunkiel Kassel & Saunders
  • Chad Farrell, Principal, Encore Redevelopment
  • Mateo Kehler, Owner, Jasper Hill Farm
  • David Murphy, Citizen
  • Judy Murphy , Citizen
  • Leigh Seddon, President, Alteris Renewables
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-38, 39
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 min. after the Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

15 min. after Caucus

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Chan Morgan, Partner, North Springfield Sustainable Energy Project; Winstanley Enterprises
2:30 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-40, 41
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

COMMITTEE discussion on H.56 starting at 8:30

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, for Green Mountain Power
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, American Petroleum Institute
1:00 PM

CCMPO/CCRPC merger

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michele Boomhower, Executive Director, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
2:30 PM

Civility in Public Discourse

Joint Assembly in House Chambers to listen to Former Congressman Leach

  • Jim Leach, Chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.17 and H.155
CDs
11-42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Netaka White, Biofuels Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
10:00 AM

Break

Climate Change discussion in House Chambers

11:15 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

CEDF/net metering

  • Tom Gardner, Managing Partner, Triland Partners
  • Jay Myrto, Alteris Renewables
  • Dave Palumbo, Independent Power LLC
1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Biomass Energy

  • William Bousquet, Partner, Beaver Wood Energy
  • Tom Emero, Co-Founder, Beaver Wood Energy
  • Eric Kingsley, Vice President, Innovative Natural Resource Solutions, LLC
  • Ted Wright Verrill, Managing Director, Beaver Wood Energy
3:30 PM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
4:00 PM

H.17 - An act relating to the self-managed energy efficiency program

  • Rep. Tim Jerman, Sponsor
Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-45, 46, 47
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Clay Francis, VPIRG
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Efficiency Vermont
1:00 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Biomass Energy

  • Adam Sherman, Interim Director, Biomass Energy Resource Center
2:00 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Committee discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-48, 49
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Biomass Energy

  • Christiane Egger, Deputy Manager, Energy Agency, Upper Austria
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion with Governor Shumlin

Ceremonial Office

2:30 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

School Energy Management Program

  • Norm Etkind, Vermont Superintendents Association
3:00 PM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Peter Adamczyk, Energy Finance & Development Manager, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-50, 51, 52, 53
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

1) PURPA projects 2) net metering

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jay Boerie, Martinsville Hydro
  • Mark Driscoll, Plant Manager, Ryegate Associates
  • Doug Goldsmith, Chief Operating Officer, AllEarth Renewables
  • Ken Pidgeon, President, Engineers Construction, Inc.
  • John Warshow, Vermont Independent Power Producers
  • Douglas White, Project Manager, J.A. Morrissey, Inc
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

BeStrawFree.org

  • Milo Cress, Student, Sustainability Academy
3:00 PM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
3:30 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Standard Offer discussion

  • Steve Tofel, Principal, ReKnew Energy Systems
4:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to the use of disposable carryout bags

  • Rep. Sarah Edwards, Sponsor
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-54, 55, 56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

H.19 - An act relating to the use of plastic carry-out bags by retail stores

  • Mariah -, Student, Grafton Elementary School
  • Adam Culver, Student, Grafton Elementary School
  • Gary Ronald Gay III, Student, Grafton Elementary School
  • Sarah Rogers, Student, Grafton Elementary School
  • DJ Snide, Student, Grafton Elementary School
  • Mandy Walsh, Librarian, Grafton Elementary School
11:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to the use of disposable carryout bags

  • Jim Harrison, Vermont Grocers' Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-57, 58
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

H.145 - An act relating to the use of disposable carryout bags

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retailers Association
1:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to the use of disposable carryout bags

G. Flomenhoft testimony via phone

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Conor Casey, Legislative Liaison, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Gary Flomenhoft, Fellow, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
  • Zak Griefen, Chair, Executive Committee, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
  • Cassandra Magliozzi, Vermont State Employees Association
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-59, 60, 61
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

2:00 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Wark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-62, 63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Elise Annes, Vermont Land Trust
  • Reg Chaput, Dairy Farmer, Troy
  • Elisabeth Kulas, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
  • Trevor Parsons, Housing Vermont
  • John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Food Bank
11:00 AM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

W. Rickerson testimony via phone

  • Nelson Brownell, self
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Bob Howe, Div. of Fire Safety, Deparment of Public Safety
  • Eric Palola, Senior Director, Forests Climate & Energy, National Wildlife Federation
  • Wilson Rickerson, CEO, Meister Consultants Group
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
3:30 PM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-66
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Report to the Legislature

Act 37- Biomass Energy Development Working Group; Jointly with Sen. NRE in the House Chambers

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

House Chambers
Election of: Sgt-at-Arms, Adjutant General, State Colleges and UVM Trustees

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min after Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Clay Francis, Clean Energy Advocate, VPIRG
  • Eric Kingsley, Vice President, Innovative Natural Resource Solutions, LLC
  • Dexter Lefavour, President, Lefavour P.C.
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • John Warshow, Vermont Independent Power Producers
Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-67, 68
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Training for Legislators

Room 11
Sexual harassment awareness

1:00 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Dave Lamont, Director of Planning and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  • Kelly Launder, Asst. Dir. of Planning & Energy Resources, Department of Public Service
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Steve Wark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
2:00 PM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-69, 70, 71
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • David Mullett, Counsel, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Ken Nolan, Manager of Resource Planning, Burlington Electric Department
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

10 min after Caucus

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
3:30 PM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-72, 73, 74, 75
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • George Twigg, Deputy Policy Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
9:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Nick Dubois, Avatar Energy
  • James Jennings, Northern Power Systems
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Mike Raker, Agricultural Energy Consultants, LLC
  • Andrew Raubvogel, Attorney, Shems Dunkiel Raubvogel & Saunders
  • Andrew Savage, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, AllEarth Renewables
  • Josh Schlossberg, self
1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Room 11; Jointly with House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources. Ann Williams' written testimony read into the record by Rep. Deen.

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Gary Kessler, Director of Compliance and Enforcement, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Ann Williams, EPA
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-76, 77, 78, 79
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

new draft discussion

after H.155 discussion

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Committee discussion of new draft

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

committee will break from the Floor session for this testimony

  • Thomas Durkin, Environmental Judge, Vermont Superior Court, Environmental Division
15 min after Floor

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

bill vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:15 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-80, 81
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 min after Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Energy Efficiency

  • Jon Aldrich, International Business Machines
  • Tom Jagielski, International Business Machines
1:00 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

bill mark up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-82, 83
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

other H.258 testimony will be rescheduled

  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

10 min. after Caucus

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-84, 85, 86
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Presentation

Department of Environmental Conservation; Room 10; Jointly with H. FWWR

  • Steve Chadwick, Director of Management Services Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-87, 88, 89, 90
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

bill mark up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, American Petroleum Institute
  • Gregg Faber, Utility Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • John Warshow, Vermont Independent Power Producers
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Bill mark up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-91
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

bill vote in afternoon

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew Savage, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, AllEarth Renewables
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-92, 93, 94
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

10 min after Caucus

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Gary Kessler, Director of Compliance and Enforcement, ANR
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-95, 96, 97
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • John Hasen, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Gary Kessler, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Energy Efficiency Projects

  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Tim Shea, National Life
1:00 PM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

  • Kim Greenwood, Staff Scientist, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.155
CDs
11-98, 99
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

vote

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor or 1:00

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
after H.218 intro.

H.155 - An act relating to property-assessed clean energy districts

Committee review of amendment

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

after Floor or 1:00 p.m.

H.332 - An act relating to an environmental commission for Vermont in the 21st century

Discussion of energy efficiency improvements for state buildings (Rep. Hooper) will be before OR after H.332

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Tony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

10 min after Caucus

Committee Discussion

or after Floor session adjourns

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

TBA

9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

FLOOR

or Committee Discussion-TBA

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.65 for subject of discussion
CDs
11-100
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Energy Efficiency

State properties/transportation--as part of the current draft of the Capital bill

  • Chris Cole, Director of Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-101
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

State Standard Plan for Electronic Waste Collection

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see JRH 19 for H.332
CDs
11-102
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

may reconvene at 4:00 p.m.

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Iraq's Ambassador to the United States

Samir Shakir Mahmood Sumaida’ie, Iraq's Ambassador to the United States, will be speaking in the House Chambers.Topic: challenges and opportunities in post-transition Iraq.

1:30 AM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

15 min. after Caucus

H.332 - An act relating to an environmental commission for Vermont in the 21st century

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-103
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Roger Block, Co-owner, Beer King-Bottle King Discount
  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Joe Coloutti, Owner, Terrill Street Discount Beverages
  • Steve Wolk, Owner, Liberty Street Discount Beverage
1:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

House Floor will convene right after the Joint Assembly

Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-104
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Susan Collins, Executive Director, Container Recycling Institute
  • Chuck Riegle, Vice President, TOMRA
  • Mike Smaha, Manager, U.S. Government Affairs, Owens-Illinois
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-105
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Susan Collins, Executive Director, Container Recycling Institute
after H.218 testimony

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Amendment introduction

  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see JRH 19 for H.332
CDs
11-106, 107
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

10 min. after Caucus

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • George Bergin, Co-owner, Beverage Warehouse
  • Sandy Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
3:30 PM

H.332 - An act relating to an environmental commission for Vermont in the 21st century

  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
after H.332 discussion

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Amendment introductions

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, Northfield
  • Philene Taormina, Advocacy Director, AARP Vermont
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-108, 109, 110
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Arthur Carroll, Owner, Springfield Redemption Center, Inc
  • David Ellenbogen, Vice Chair, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Teresa Kuczynski, District Manager, Addison County Solid Waste Management District
  • Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • George Murray, District Manager, Greater Upper Valley and Windham Solid Waste Districts
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Solid Waste District Managers Association
  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, Northeast Kingdom Solid Waste Management District
9:45 AM

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

committee's consideration of bill amendments

  • Rep. Mark Higley
  • Rep. Brian K. Savage
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see JRH 19 for H.332
CDs
11-111, 112
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Cathy Foley, Vice President, Paper Division, American Forest and Paper Association
  • Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
  • Chris Ham-Ellis, General Manager, Missisquoi Mill, Rock Tenn
  • Clarissa Morawski, Principal, CM Consulting
11:00 AM

H.332 - An act relating to an environmental commission for Vermont in the 21st century

  • Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Amanda Ibey, Government Relations, Vermont Home Builders & Remodelers Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see JRH 19 for H.332
CDs
11-113
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

committee consideration of H. Judiciary amendment

  • Rep. Eldred French, House Committee on the Judiciary
10:30 AM

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Dan Brush, AFL-CIO
after H.218

H.332 - An act relating to an environmental commission for Vermont in the 21st century

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-114, 115
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min after the Floor

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

CEDF projects-Administration's funding proposal

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

10 min after Caucus

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

Introduction of Amendments

  • Rep. William F. Johnson
  • Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, Barre Town
  • Rep. Richard Lawrence
  • Rep. Robert W. Lewis, Derby
  • Rep. Brian K. Savage, Swanton
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.456
CDs
11-116, 117
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Energy Efficiency; ARRA funded projects report

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Andy Shapiro, Energy Consultant, Energy Balance, Inc
11:00 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

amendments

  • Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin
11:40 AM

H.456 - An act relating to the clean energy development fund and solar energy tax credits

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.456
CDs
11-118
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Joint Hearing; Room 10

1:00 PM

FLOOR

5 min. after Floor

H.456 - An act relating to the clean energy development fund and solar energy tax credits

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see H.56 for H.456
CDs
11-119
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

H.456 - An act relating to the clean energy development fund and solar energy tax credits

committee vote

1:30 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

  • Gregg Faber, Utility Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-120, 121, 122
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

House Reconvenes

JFO presentation-Impacts to Vermont program funding: FFY 2011 Budget Agreement

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:15 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

witness order subject to change

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
  • Gregg Faber, Utility Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Beth Fastiggi, Vice President Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Karen Marshall, Chief, Connect VT
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see JRH 19 for H.332
CDs
11-123
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.332 - An act relating to an environmental commission for Vermont in the 21st century

Bill became a Joint House Resolution

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
after H.332 discussion

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-124, 125, 126
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Kevin Dietly, Principal, North Bridge Environmental
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Ted Siegler, Principal, DSM Environmental Services, Inc.
  • Andrea Stander, Executive Director, Vermont League of Conservation Voters
  • Natalie Starr, Principal, DSM Environmental Services, Inc.
  • Derek Stevenson, President, StewardEdge
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Stephen Holmes, Consultant, Vermont Natural Resources Council
2:45 PM

JRH19 - Joint resolution supporting the administration’s efforts to examine and provide recommendations for improving and increasing the effectiveness of Vermont’s state and municipal environmental protection process

Committee discussion

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
Friday, April 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

after Floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-127
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

10 min. after Caucus

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • Stanley Borofsky, Founder, Sam's Outdoor Outfitters
  • Brad Borofsky, Co-owner, Sam's Outdoor Outfitters
  • Craig Goodenough, Owner, Goodenough Rubbish Removal
  • Bob Harrington, Owner, Beverage Baron
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-128, 129
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to producer responsibility for solid waste

  • John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

'Clean Heat' report

  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Friday, April 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-130
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

State Wide Energy Efficiency Challenge

  • Fran Barhydt, Vermont Energy Education Program
  • Richard Donnelly, Efficiency Vermont
  • Heather Ellis, Sustainability Coordinator, Saint Michael's College
  • Norm Etkind, Director, Energy Management Program, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Paul Markowitz, Vermont Energy Climate Action Network
  • Wendy McArdle, Vermont Energy Education Program
  • Andy Shapiro, Energy Consultant, Energy Balance, Inc
Monday, May 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Convenes

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-131, 132
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

Time TBD

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

Committee review of House amendments

  • Rep. Jim Masland, Sponsor, Norwich
  • Rep. Bert Munger, House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee
after S.34 discussion

H.56 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2011

committee vote of amended bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

House Convenes

Thursday, May 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

House Convenes

Friday, May 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

House Convenes

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Joint
Comments
Joint meeting with House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources and Senate Natural Resources
CDs
11-133, 134, 135, 136
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Fluvial Geomorphology related to Vermont's Rivers

  • Dr. Mary Watzin, Professor, UVM Rubenstein School of Environment & Nat. Resources
10:30 AM

Stream Alteration Law

Overview of stream alteration law

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

ANR Update on Aftermath of Irene

  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:15 AM

River Management and Impact on Habitat

ANR stream alteration process and rules, discussion of river management during Tropical Storm Irene; and Environmental Assessment of post-Irene

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Municipal Response to Tropical Storm Irene

Stream Alteration and Flood Response

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
1:30 PM

Municipal Response to Tropical Storm Irene

Example of Effective Response

  • Mary Russ, White River Partnership
1:45 PM

Flood Response: Environmental Community

  • Louis Porter, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Ron Rhodes, Connecticut River Watershed Council
2:15 PM

VTrans Onsite Recovery Teams

  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

Discussion

3:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Joint
Comments
Joint meeting with House Human Services and House Ways and Means
CDs
11-137, 138, 139
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Overview of Current Policy

LIHEAP and Low Income Weatherization

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

  • Richard Moffi, Fuel Assistance Program Chief
11:30 PM

Structural Analysis of LIHEAP and Low Income Weatherization

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
11:45 AM

Low Income Weatherization Program

  • Shaun Donahue, Chief Administrator, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Effects of Federal LIHEAP Cuts on Vermonters

  • Suzan Condon, Information and Assistance Specialist, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  • Al Hardesty, renter, Saxtons River
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Donna LaPoint, renter, Hyde Park
  • Flora Mason, homeowner, Bennington
  • Jean Park, mobile homeowner, Bennington
  • Sue Rossi, Outreach Staffperson, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Tim Searles, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Carol Shephard, South Royalton
  • Michael Sirotkin, COVE
2:30 PM

Community Impact of reduced Federal Funds

  • Matthew Cota, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Liz Schlegel, Central Vermont Community Action Council
3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-1, 2
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Session priority discussion, if time permits-otherwise, the committee will meet 10 minutes after Caucus.

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Rm.11

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

Rm. 11 and Rm. 41, respectively

10 minutes after Caucus

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Counsel will also present an overview/read through of H.475 (net metering bill)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-3,4,5,6
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

Committee Discussion of session bills will follow witness

  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 minutes after House Floor Session

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
  • John Spencer, Executive Director, Vermont Electric Power Producers, Inc
2:30 PM

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

Discussion of DPS Comp. Energy Plan as well

  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-7,8,9
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
-

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Tom Knauer, Utility Analyist, Public Service Board
  • Ed McNamara, Counsel, Public Service Board
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

10 min after Address

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

  • Tom Garden, Triland Partners
  • Andrew Savage, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, AllEarth Renewables
Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-10,11,12,13
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Robert Dostis, Customer Relations & External Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  • Ken Nolan, Manager of Power Resources, Burlington Electric Department
-

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Robert Dostis, Customer Relations & External Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  • David Mullett, Counsel, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
1:00 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • David Mullett, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
3:00 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

walk through of the bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-14, 15, 16
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

  • James Moore, Clean Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • James Moore, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Ben Walsh, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

Room 11 and Room 41, respectively

10 min after Caucus

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

finish first walk through of bill

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.558 - An act relating to fiscal year 2012 budget adjustment

Sec. B.704 Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation – Forestry

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
3:30 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Jones, Smart Grid Project Leader, Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont Law School
4:00 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12,-17, 18, 19, 20
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest and Biodiversity Program Director and General counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Johanna Miller, Energy Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Composting Rules

  • Carey Hengstenberg, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Cathy Jamieson, Solid Waste Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Bill Introduction/walk through

  • Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Sandy Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
2:30 PM

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

  • Matthew Burgess, President, Morristown Corners Water Corporation
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

S. Hofmann is the lead witness for the 'public testimony group'

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Gregg Faber, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
  • Andrew Savage, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, AllEarth Renewables
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

Joint Assembly

10 min after Budget Address

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

bill mark up

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-24
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-25, 26, 27
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
  • Peter Thurrell, Owner, Soveren
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Rm 11

1:00 PM

Democratic and Progressive Caucus

Rm 11 and Rm 41, respectively

10 min after Caucus

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

review of new bill draft

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-28, 29, 30
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Tom Knauer, Utility Analyist, Public Service Board
  • Ben Rose, Energize Vermont
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

review of draft 1.2

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • James Homer, Owner, KIngdom Aquaponics LLC
  • Leighton Morrison, CEO & General Manager, KIngdom Aquaponics LLC
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-31, 32, 33
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

Leg. C. review of draft version 1.3; comments on draft from 'gallery members'

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Jonathan Wolff, Lobbyist, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
10:15 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

testimony paused at 10:30 for an H.475 matter; H.485 testimony resumed at 11:00

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
10:30 AM

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

  • Devin Colman, Historic Building Specialist & Project Review, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Julie Kelliher, General Counsel, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Charity Carbine, Environmental Health Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
11:15 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

testimony via phone

  • Maureen Reno, Senior Economist, Union of Concerned Scientists
3:15 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Lee Novak, Gestamp Solar
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Jeff Wolfe, Co-Founder, groSolar
4:00 PM

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

final committee review of voted draft (v 1.4)

Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-34
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

NOTE: the House Floor expects to run long, today

10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

H.468 discussion will share a.m. and p.m. time

  • Daniel Connelly, Executive Director, Product Management Alliance
  • Andrew MacLean, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
1:00 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
1:30 PM

To Be Announced

possible bill discussions: H.497, H.468, H.485

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-35, 36
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min after the Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Tim Baechle, Energy and environmental manager, International Business Machines
  • Janet Doyle, Site Operations and Government Programs, International Business Machines
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Rm. 11

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Rm. 11 and Rm. 41 respectively

10 min after Caucus

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-37, 38, 39
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

A. Hackman testimony via phone

  • Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Tom Gilbert, Executive Director, Highfields Center for Composting
10:00 AM

Press Conference

350.org "launching a Fossil Fuel Freedom Campaign"-Cedar Creek Room

1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Tom Emero, Founding Partner, Beaver Wood Energy
3:00 PM

H.497 - An act relating to disclosure of a building’s energy performance

Bill introduction/review

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • George Twigg, Co-Chair, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-40, 41, 42
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Teresa Kuczynski, District Manager, Addison County Solid Waste Management District
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
3:00 PM

H.769 - An act relating to department of environmental conservation fees

  • Matthew Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

*NOTE: ALL committee hearings for today have been POSTPONED due to inclement weather expected

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-43, 44
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

testimony via phone

  • John Farrell, Senior Researcher, Institute for Local Self-Reliance
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Room 11 and Room 41 respectively

10 min. after Caucus

H.769 - An act relating to department of environmental conservation fees

ANR waste management fees-tires; D. Cole testimony via phone

  • Bill Bryant, Town Administrator, Town of Bristol
  • Dick Cole, Executive Director, New England Tire and Service Association
  • Jessica Edgerly, Vermont State Director, Toxics Action Center
  • Mitchell Jay, President, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
  • Mark Rochefort, Vermont Tire and Service
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-45, 46
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

G. Parmenter and K. Harris testimony via phone

  • John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems
  • Mr. Jody Hall, Manager, Jiffy Mart
  • Kasey Harris, Environmental Program Specialist, Hannaford Bros.
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • George Parmenter, Manager, Corporate Responsibility, Hannaford Bros.
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Food Bank
  • Judy Stermer, Director of Communications & Public Affairs, Vermont Food Bank
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Night hearing CDs 49,50
CDs
12-47, 48,49, 50
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

House Floor session expected to run long

1:00 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

exact time of testimony unknown due to lengthy a.m. Floor session

  • Dave Hallquist, CEO, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Wilson Rickerson, CEO, Meister Consultants Group
3:30 PM

Energy Efficiency (and Disclosure) in buildings

  • Gaye Symington, Executive Director, High Meadows Fund
6:00 PM

Town Energy Committees

Room 11; Community Energy Committee Leaders meet with the Senate and House Natural Resources and Energy committees--Welcome and Introductions

  • Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
6:10 PM

Discussion

  • Laura Asermily, Middlebury Energy Committee
  • Bob Atchinson, Plainfield Energy Committee
  • Kevin Batteson, Williston Energy Committee
  • Bob Buermann, South Hero Islanders Caring for the Environment
  • Paul Cameron, Brattleboro Climate Protection/Brattleboro Energy Committee
  • Phil Cecchini, Barre Energy Action Resource
  • Steve Crowley, South Burlington Energy Committee
  • Nicholas Ecker-Racz, Glover Energy Committee
  • Jeff Forward, Richmond Climate Action Committee
  • Amelia Fritz, Craftsbury Energy Committee
  • Elizabeth Gibson , Pawlet Energy Group
  • Chris Granda, Chair of Selectboard, Richmond Energy Committee
  • Dave Grundy, East Montpelier Energy Committee
  • Suzy Hodgson, Charlotte Energy Committee
  • Karen Horn, Moretown Energy Committee
  • Maureen Hurley, Topsham Energy Committee
  • Alan Johnson, Hartford Energy Commission
  • Anita Kelman, Brookfield Energy Group
  • Ray Lalumiere, Leicester Energy Coordinator
  • Justin Lindholm, Mendon, VT
  • Ellen Maloney, Dorset Energy Committee
  • Wendy McArdle, Vermont Energy Education Program
  • Duncan McDougall, Waterbury Local Energy Action Partnership
  • Johanna Miller, Coordinator, Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network
  • Nancy Notterman, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
  • Rich Phillips, Marshfield Energy Committee
  • Annette Smith, Director, Danby Energy Committee
  • Erik Stevens, Grafton Energy Committee
  • Tom Tailer, Essex Energy Committee
  • Bob Walker, Thetford Energy Committee
  • Ken Welch, Wallingford Energy Committee
  • Dori Wolfe, Strafford Energy Committee
  • Gail Zabriskie
  • Paul Zabriskie, Middlesex Energy Committee
8:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-51, 52, 53
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

committee review and vote on proposed amendment

  • Rep. Brian K. Savage
  • Rep. Don Turner
10 min after Floor

H.497 - An act relating to disclosure of a building’s energy performance

Report presentation by the Building Energy Disclosure Working Group; ROOM 41

  • Sarah Carpenter, Member, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Member, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
  • Richard Faesy , Member, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
  • Ami Milne Allen, Member, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
  • Ward Smyth, Member, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
  • George Twigg, Member, Building Energy Disclosure Working Group
1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

1:30 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
2:10 PM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

review of Senate proposal of amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-54, 55, 56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Bill McKibben, Scholar, author, and activist
9:30 AM

H.258 - An act relating to public participation in environmental enforcement proceedings

committee vote on Senate proposal of amendment

10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Room 11 and Room 41 respectively

10 min after Caucus

H.769 - An act relating to department of environmental conservation fees

  • Matthew Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

CEDF Annual Report review

  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
3:45 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-57, 58, 59
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sylvia Knight, Citizen
  • Frank Stanley, for Myers Container Service Corp.
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

A. Adler-review of new bill draft (v. 1.1)

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrea Colnes, Policy and Development Director, Biomass Energy Resource Center
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-60, 61
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Pat O'Neill, Executive Director, Composting Association of Vermont
9:30 AM

H.769 - An act relating to department of environmental conservation fees

Sec. 17--Act 250 Applications Fees for Earth Extraction

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
9:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Jeff Myers, President, Myers Container Service Corp.
  • Paul Poe, Co-Director, Government Affairs, American Forest and Paper Association
11:00 AM

Press Conference

Renewable Energy Vermont; Cedar Creek Room

11:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

new draft review

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-62, 63, 64
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

B. Spencer testimony via phone

  • Bob Spencer, Executive Director, Windham Solid Waste Management District
11:15 AM

GMP/CVPS merger

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:15 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Cathy Jamieson, Solid Waste Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:05 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Ben Luce, Professor, Lyndon State College
2:40 PM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Paul Tomasi, District Manager, Northeast Kingdom Solid Waste Management District
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-65, 66, 67
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

new bill draft

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Room 11 and Room 41, respectively

2:30 PM

The Section 248 Process

2:30-4:30 House Chamber

  • Sheila Grace, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service
  • Sarah Hofmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Kurt Janson, General Counsel, Public Service Board
  • Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-68, 69, 70
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

testimony via phone

  • Christina Erickson, Sustainability Director, Champlain College
9:30 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Ben Walsh, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

Vt. Citizens Advisory Committee Report

  • Buzz Hoerr, Chair, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
  • Michaela Stickney, Vice Chair, Lake Champlain Citizens Advisory Committee
2:45 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

M. Morelli testimony via phone

  • David Ellenbogen, Chair, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
  • Michael Morelli, District Vice President, Vermont AFL-CIO
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
see Biomass Working Group CD# 4, 5 for Joint Hearing
CDs
12-71, 72
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Biomass Energy Development Working Group

presentation of report to committees of jurisdiction; Room 11; 8:30-10:15

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jamey Fidel, Member, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  • Bill Kropelin, Member, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Co-Chair, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  • Chris Recchia, Co-Chair, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  • Chris Recchia, Co-Chair, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  • Adam Sherman, Member, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
  • Robert Turner, Member, Biomass Energy Development Working Group
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation

House Chamber

1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

Vermont Ombudsman Project

  • Andrew Clay, Student, Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, Dartmouth College
  • Chinedu Uden, Student, Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, Dartmouth College
  • Lorelei Yang, Student, Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, Dartmouth College
3:30 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
  • David Mullett, Counsel, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-73, 74, 75
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min. after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Johanna Miller, Outreach Director and Energy Program Co-Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
  • Rachel Smolker, Biofuelwatch/Energy Justice Network
1:00 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Tom Knauer, Utilities Analyst, Public Service Board
  • Ed McNamara, Environmental Analyst and Staff Attorney, Public Service Board
  • Brian Reagan, Owner, Alumni Solar LLC
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-76, 77
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Room 11 and Room 41, respectively

10 min after Caucus

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-78, 79
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont State Colleges

  • Paul Fonteyn, President, Green Mountain College
  • Asadullah Sohail, Student, Green Mountain College
9:20 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Matthew Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

bill mark up

  • Janet Doyle, Manager of Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-80
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Thomas Longstreth, Executive Director, ReSource
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

FLOOR

House most likely reconvenes from a.m.

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Address by Canadian Consul-General

  • Patrick G. Binns, Canadian Consul General to New England
2:15 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
CD #83 flaw, no missed testimony
CDs
12-81, 82
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

  • Matthew Chapman, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Thomas King, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Room 11 and Room 41, respectively

10 min after Caucus

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

vote on v. 1.8

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Department of Public Service
  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-84, 85, 86
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Weatherization: Thermal Efficiency

  • Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
10:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • David Frank, Founder, SunWood Biomass Systems
  • Ben Walsh, Clean Energy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
11:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Andrea Colnes, Policy and Development Director, Biomass Energy Resource Center
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-87, 88, 89, 90
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

consideration of amendment

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Human Services Committee
9:45 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.679 - An act relating to creating a uniform capacity tax for solar renewable energy plants

bill introduction

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor
  • Chad Farrell, Principal, Encore Redevelopment
  • Tom Garden, Triland Partners
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Nick Richardson, Director of Operations, Encore Redevelopment
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Randy Viens, Assesssor, Vermont Assessors & Listers Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Todd Bailey, Senior government affairs specialist, KSE Partners, Green Mountain Power
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • John Warshow, Member, Independent Power Producers Association
Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-91, 92, 93, 94
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

review of proposed amendments

  • Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
  • Rep. Tony Klein, Sponsor
  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Sponsor
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Jamey Fidel, Forest and Biodiversity Program Director and General counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Johanna Miller, Energy Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Randy Pratt, Manager of Government Relations, Vermont Electric Coop
1:00 PM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

K. Jones testimony by phone

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Kevin Jones, Smart Grid Project Leader, Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont Law School
4:00 PM

-

The committee will reconvene on Tuesday, March 13, 2012--after Town Meeting Week

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-95, 96, 97, 98
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 min after the Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

new bill draft v.2.1

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:15 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Room 11 and Room 41, respectively

10 min after Caucus

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sandra Levine, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-99, 100, 101, 102
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

P. Comey testimony via phone; committee discussion of bill sections rest of time

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Comey, Vice President, Environmental Innovation, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

the committee expects to adjourn as late as 6:00 p.m. this evening

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-103, 104, 105, 106, 107
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barry Bernstein, Board President, Washington Electric Coop
  • Ed DeVarney, Owner, Gaswatt Tech.
  • Patrick Michael, VESCO Energy
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

mark up; the committee may adjourn as late as 6:30 p.m.

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-108, 109, 110
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

continue mark up/discussion of v.2.2

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

J.Spencer via phone; VOTE by end of the day

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • John Spencer, Executive Director, Vermont Electric Power Producers, Inc
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
this week

To Be Announced

NO COMMITTEE MEETINGS THIS WEEK. Floor sessions expect to run long all week.

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Room 11 and Room 41, respectively

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-111
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to the Vermont Energy Act of 2012

review of Jerman amendment

  • Rep. Tim Jerman, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

Adjournment

House and committee adjourned for the day

Monday, March 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

FLOOR

House reconvenes for token session

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Room 11 and Room 41, respectively

after Caucus

FLOOR

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-112, 113
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

High energy efficiency building standards

  • Enrique Bueno, Passive House Alliance
  • Peter Schneider, Passive House Alliance
  • Chris West, Passive House Alliance
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-114, 115
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

  • Sen. Joe Benning, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
10:20 AM

H.289 - An act relating to perchloroethylene emissions from dry-cleaning systems

  • A. Mark Gadue, Gadue's Dry Cleaning
  • Aline Gadue Stirling, President, Gadue's Dry Cleaning
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Sponsor
11:00 AM

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Judicial Retention of Judges Joint Assembly

House Chamber

after Joint Assembly

FLOOR

Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-116, 117
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 mins after Floor

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

testimony will extend into the afternoon (after Caucus)

  • Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Scot Kline, Attorney General's Office
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Room 11 and Room 41, respectively

10 mins after Caucus

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

new draft (with a.m. changes); originally scheduled vote is postponed until Wed. 4/4.

  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-118, 119, 120
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

VOTE

  • Genevieve Byrne, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Sponsor
  • Kevin Jones, Smart Grid Project Leader, Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont Law School
  • Brian Keefe, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Central Vermont Public Service
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Janet Newton, EMR Policy Institute
  • Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 mins after Floor

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
  • Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Ray Pealer, Citizen
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-121, 122, 123
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

C.Sage and M.Blank testimony via phone

  • Martin Blank, Associate Professor of Physiology & Cellular Biophysics (Retired), Columbia University
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Green Community Action
  • Brian Otley, Director, Technology Operations, Green Mountain Power (GMP)
  • Avram Patt, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
  • Cindy Sage, MA, Sage Associates, Santa Barbara, CA
11:00 AM

H.679 - An act relating to creating a uniform capacity tax for solar renewable energy plants

  • Rep. Adam Greshin, Town of Warren
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 mins after Floor

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

mark up

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-124
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 mins after Floor

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
11:00 AM

S.179 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements

1:00 PM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

time subject to change

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
CDs 125-126 for Joint Hearing; 127 skipped(blank)
CDs
12-125, 126, 128, 129
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Utility Merger Issue

Joint Hearing with House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development; ROOM 11; 9:00-11:00 a.m.

  • Frank Cioffi, President, Greater Burlington Industrial Corp.
  • Janet Doyle, Manager of Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • Rep. Patti Komline, Dorset
  • Greg Marchildon, Vermont State Director, AARP
  • Louise McCarren, Former Chair of the Public Service Board
  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Mary Powell, President/CEO, Green Mountain Power
  • Jim Pratt, Sr. Vice President of Operations, Cabot Creamery
  • Larry Reilly, CEO, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS)
  • Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
10:50 AM

Questions and Answers

11:00 AM

Adjournment

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Rm. 11

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

Rm. 11 and Rm. 41, respectively

after Caucus

H.679 - An act relating to creating a uniform capacity tax for solar renewable energy plants

amendment review

  • Rep. Adam Greshin, Town of Warren
after H.679

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-130, 131, 132
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Electronic Waste Recycling Program (E-Cycles Report)

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jennifer Holliday, Environmental and Safety Compliance Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Robin Ingenthron, Owner, Good Point Recycling
  • Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Amy McVey, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Norm Staunton, Executive Director, Association of Vermont Recyclers
11:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
1:00 PM

FLOOR

after Floor

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Brian Shupe, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-133, 134
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Hon. Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Louis Porter, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Stephen Reynes, Citizen
  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
1:00 PM

FLOOR

after Floor

To Be Announced

Committee hearings unlikely in the afternoon, due to an expected lengthy floor session

Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

after Floor

To Be Announced

Lengthy Floor session expected; S.28 discussion if time

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

FLOOR

**Afternoon committee time (incl. all witness testimony) has been postponed--Rescheduling details to be determined!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-135, 136
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Tom Little, Chair, District 4 Environmental Commission
  • Ernest Pomerleau, President and CEO, Pomerleau Real Estate
  • Ed Stanak, former District Coordinator, District 5 Environmental Commission
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-137, 138, 139
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

F.Dunnington testimony via phone

  • Jon Anderson, Attorney
  • Fred Dunnington, Town Planner, Middlebury
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sarah Hadd, President, Vermont Planners Association
  • Gerry Tarrant, Attorney
1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 min after Floor

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Friday, April 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-140
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

The House Floor will reconvene at 1:30.

10 min after Floor

S.28 - An act relating to the permit process for protecting the environment

  • Warren Coleman, Attorney, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
after S.28

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

strike all

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, April 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Token Session

Committee will not be meeting

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-141, 142
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

after Floor

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses

after Caucus

H.718 - An act relating to the department of public service and the public service board

consideration of Browning amendment

after H.718

Floor reconvenes

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-143
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

Issues related to smart meters

  • Gene Bifano, Citizen
  • Gaelan Brown, Citizen
  • Dennis Morrisseau, Citizen
  • Angelo Napolitano, The Watchers
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

after Floor

To Be Scheduled

Friday, April 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-144
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

H.718 - An act relating to the department of public service and the public service board

Review of amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Saturday, April 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-145, 146
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

after or during Floor

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

consideration of Senate proposal; Time to be determined

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Heidi Tringe, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
Monday, April 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-147
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.781 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review of CEDF appropriation

  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
9:30 AM

H.475 - An act relating to net metering and definitions of capacity

Committe Discussion

  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-148
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to establishing universal recycling of solid waste

Committee consideration of Senate's further proposal of amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-149, 150
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

consideration of Senate concurrence with proposal of amendment

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-151
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

S.214 - An act relating to the Vermont energy act of 2012

Consideration of Rep. Olsen's amendment to S.214

  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
9:30 AM

FLOOR

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