You covered most of the problems of the CHS for sure. But the greatest travesty is the lack of climate results. Insignificant to negative in that department. The best thing we can do for climate is to stop buying new equipment, but go heavy on weatherization, and conservation. No one is talking about the climate/environmental impact of manufacturing heat pumps, building transmission lines, burning wood instead of gas(2× the CO2), etc. The climate misinformation is deep. If the legislators just focused on helping Vermonters save money, they would likely have a greater climate impact as well.
Agree. According to Casey Cota, Independent candidate for State Rep, in 1971, Vermonters used 170 million gals of heating oil. Whole in 2023, we used 70 million gallons of heating oil and the population doubled in the same period. Our forests alone completely offset our carbon footprint, is what I've read.
The question remains, why was the Vermont legislature so hell bent to have Vermont save the planet when at best we are like 0.001% responsible for pollution? That's like using a teaspoon to empty Lake Champlain.
Public comment submitted, although much briefer. I'm very grateful for your time and attention to provide the public with accurate information and analysis.
See what happens when we empower legislators to rule our lives rather than represent consensus we give them? They proceed from the proposition that they know what is best for us. This is government ...an administrative state, out of control.
You covered most of the problems of the CHS for sure. But the greatest travesty is the lack of climate results. Insignificant to negative in that department. The best thing we can do for climate is to stop buying new equipment, but go heavy on weatherization, and conservation. No one is talking about the climate/environmental impact of manufacturing heat pumps, building transmission lines, burning wood instead of gas(2× the CO2), etc. The climate misinformation is deep. If the legislators just focused on helping Vermonters save money, they would likely have a greater climate impact as well.
Agree. According to Casey Cota, Independent candidate for State Rep, in 1971, Vermonters used 170 million gals of heating oil. Whole in 2023, we used 70 million gallons of heating oil and the population doubled in the same period. Our forests alone completely offset our carbon footprint, is what I've read.
The question remains, why was the Vermont legislature so hell bent to have Vermont save the planet when at best we are like 0.001% responsible for pollution? That's like using a teaspoon to empty Lake Champlain.
Public comment submitted, although much briefer. I'm very grateful for your time and attention to provide the public with accurate information and analysis.
See what happens when we empower legislators to rule our lives rather than represent consensus we give them? They proceed from the proposition that they know what is best for us. This is government ...an administrative state, out of control.
Great overview of the CHS. Thank you.