Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics

Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics

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The Clean Heat Standard Public Engagement Fiasco

The Clean Heat Standard Public Engagement Fiasco

No public show up; person hired to explain the program admits he doesn’t understand it; reveals chaos behind the scenes.

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May 17, 2024
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The rhetoric surrounding the passage of the Clean Heat Carbon Tax (Act 18) was full of talk about “social justice,” a “just transition,” “engaging traditionally marginalized communities,” and “moving at the speed of trust.” Yeah, well, shocker that was a truckload of manure!

Under the law, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is required to hold a half …

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