House Committee Approves Bill That Takes Aim at Fossil Fuels
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Kevin McCallum
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February 24, 2022 at 5:14PM
Following the collapse of a multi-state effort to reduce transportation emissions, the clean heat standard is considered by supporters to be the state’s best shot at cutting emissions 15 percent by 2025, 40 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050. “Right now, this is the highest impact, most important policy recommendation that Vermont can move on to meet our climate responsibilities,” said Jared Duval, a member of the Climate Council and expert in climate emissions.