Energy
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Vermont Yankee’s Shutdown: A Decade Later, Did the State Plan for the Fallout?
A decade after Vermont Yankee’s closure, the state faces soaring electricity rates, job losses, and a $100M fiscal blow. Vermont’s failure to plan for predictable…
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House Republicans to Introduce Repeal of Costly Heat Law
Friday, December 13, 2024 The latest report from the independent Vermont Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is further evidence that Act 18, commonly referred to as…
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RECs Part 2 – My Headache Is Now Your Headache
Vermont’s REC practices inflate emissions while others benefit, and the global REC system, endorsed by the UN and IPCC, rewards manipulation over integrity. Meanwhile, China…
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The Massive Tax Burden Hiding in Plain Sight
Hidden taxes and regulatory costs silently take over half of the average American’s income, driving up prices and masking government overspending. Vermonters face even higher…
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More Bad News for Unworkable Heat Standard
Act 18, the Clean Heat Standard law, required the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to design the detailed rules for how the program’s carbon credit market…
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VT’s Climate Leadership: Paying the Price
Vermont’s climate policies burden residents with costly mandates for negligible global impact. With emissions contributing just 0.13% of the U.S. total, the state’s sacrifices under…
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READ THIS POST! VT’s Green Laws: The Kardashians of the Environmental Movement
Vermonters are paying for an environmental illusion. While their renewable energy powers local homes, the “green credit” is sold to other states, leaving inflated emissions…
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Peter Welch’s Energy Bill Under Scrutiny
Senator Peter Welch’s renewable energy bill aims for 70% renewables by 2034, but critics argue it neglects infrastructure upgrades and national security risks while recycling…
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Then They Came For Your Firewood
Vermont’s effort to lead on climate change is turning into a cautionary tale. With firewood now in the crosshairs of environmental policy, Montpelier risks alienating…
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Repeal the Global Warming Solutions Act, It’s Time
Vermont’s focus on greenhouse gas reduction is driven by climate concerns, funding opportunities, and media pressure. But are these policies truly addressing Vermont’s unique needs,…
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