By Jim Hurt Editor’s note: Jim Hurt is a resident of Woodstock. Here is the gist of recent recommendations to the Vermont Climate Council calling for the profitable renovation of Vermont’s two wood plants, McNeil and Ryegate, thereby transforming […]
Tag: Affordable Heat Act
The underlying issue with S.5: The means whereby
Dear Editor, Only three years after red-tagging above ground heating oil tanks for replacement to the tune of $1,800-$2,400, S.5, called the Clean Heat Act or the Affordable Heat Act, is adding another heating-related headache to Vermont households and […]
Bill spells out accountability, sets Vt. on path to success
By Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins & Sen. Rebecca White Despite overwhelming Senate and House support and the addition of a “check-back” mechanism per his request, Governor Scott vetoed S.5, the Affordable Heat Act. Recently, in just over a year, the […]
Clean heat: Looking forward, thinking smart
By Sen. Chris Bray Editor’s note: Christopher Bray of New Haven, represents Addison County in the state senate. He is the chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, serves on the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Joint […]