Vermont S0110 amends air pollution and renewable energy laws, repealing the Affordable Heat Act and the Global Warming Solutions Act's citizen suit.

Vermont S0110 repeals the Affordable Heat Act and the citizen suit provision of the Global Warming Solutions Act. It also changes the State’s greenhouse gas reduction requirements to goals. The bill establishes a Clean Energy Standard (CES) in place of the Renewable Energy Standard (RES). The CES requires retail electricity providers to meet specific clean and renewable energy requirements. The bill creates the Renewable Energy for Communities Program to support distributed generation that benefits communities.

Vermont S0110 amends air pollution and renewable energy laws, repealing the Affordable Heat Act and the Global Warming Solutions Act's citizen suit.

Vermont S0110 repeals the Affordable Heat Act and the citizen suit provision of the Global Warming Solutions Act. It also changes the State’s greenhouse gas reduction requirements to goals. The bill establishes a Clean Energy Standard (CES) in place of the Renewable Energy Standard (RES). The CES requires retail electricity providers to meet specific clean and renewable energy requirements. The bill creates the Renewable Energy for Communities Program to support distributed generation that benefits communities.