– Vermont Senate passed H.289 requiring 100% renewables by 2035
– H.289 passed with veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate
– Vermont on track to become the second state in the nation to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035
The Vermont Senate passed H.289 on May 7, which would update the state’s Renewable Energy Standard to require 100% renewables by 2035. The bill passed with veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate, and Renewable Energy Vermont believes it will become law even if Governor Scott vetoes it, as the Legislature can override the veto in June.
Chad Farrell, founder and co-CEO of Encore Renewable Energy, praised the legislation, stating that it puts Vermont on track to become only the second state in the nation to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035. He emphasized the importance of embracing renewable energy to combat climate change, create energy security, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and create jobs in the clean energy sector.
If passed, the bill would make Vermont the second state in the nation to mandate 100% renewables, and it would help the state meet its legally mandated greenhouse gas reduction goals under the Global Warming Solutions Act. This legislation is seen as a major step forward for Vermont in becoming a national leader in clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.