Energy
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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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Nuclear Power Is Looking Good
Occasionally, divorced couples reconsider their decision to split up and remarry. The Western world, once enamored of atomic techno-wizardry and promises of cheap, limitless energy,…
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A Wacky Climate Journey
Vermont, once the nation’s least-polluting state, saw its environmental standing slip after the closure of Vermont Yankee and aggressive climate policies. Now ranked fourth, the…
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A Tale of Two Vermonts
Northwestern Vermont’s “gas towns” enjoy the cost-saving benefits of natural gas, while rural and southern communities bear higher heating costs without affordable options. Vermont’s renewable…
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