State Rep. Warren Van Wyck of Ferrisburgh, Vt. State of Vermont
#Montpelier — During the past week, the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee voted 10-1 to make utilities provide 75 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2032 while working to reduce the state’s overall energy consumption.
#Far from being proof of the policy’s merits, state Rep. Warren Van Wyck, R-Ferrisburgh, says the lopsided vote proves only that Vermonters can expect to pay more on their energy bills.
#“The bill would lead to more expensive electric rates and economic malaise,” Van Wyck told Vermont Watchdog.
#“I have a concern about these renewables. Businesses rely on energy 24-7. If the sun isn’t shining, and if there’s snow on solar panels, you’re not getting that energy. Where’s it going to come from, and at what price?” he asked.
#As passed by the committee, H.40 would establish a renewable energy portfolio standard for utilities and enact a statewide energy transformation program.
#As part of the bill’s three-tier program, utilities will be required to deliver three-fourths of all power from renewable sources over the next 17 years. In addition, they must meet targets for reducing consumers’ energy consumption or else pay an alternative compliance payment, or ACP
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