SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM PHIL BARUTH ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE ENACTMENT OF H.289,
THE RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD
Montpelier, Vt. - Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth today issued the following statement on the enactment of H.289, the Renewable Energy Standard:
"The renewable energy standard will put Vermont on track to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035, dramatically reducing planet-warming carbon pollution and saving Vermonters money over time.With his veto of the Renewable Energy Standard, Governor Scott attempted to continue a pattern of rejecting critical progress on climate action. However, while Vermonters continue to face the impacts of recent climate disasters, the Senate has made clear that the status quo is unacceptable and will continue our unwavering commitment to addressing the climate crisis.”
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