H289 amends Vermont's “Renewable Energy Standard” to expand the state's renewable energy programs, increasing the renewable energy requirement for retail electricity providers to 63% starting in 2025, with a goal to reach 100% by 2035 for most providers. The bill outlines provisions for alternative compliance payments, allowing providers to pay into the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund if they cannot meet renewable energy targets.
The Vermont Senate passed H289 on June 17, 2024 by a vote of 21 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this expands government by pushing for interventions infringing on individual freedoms and economic liberties. Tax dollars should not go toward complying with any aspect of the UN’s Agenda 2030, as it is not constitutional. Additionally, this legislation creates more government interference in the free-market economy and advances the Marxist climate change agenda. Businesses should have the freedom to conduct business without the government meddling in their affairs by setting unrealistic and costly regulations.
