The bill H.16 proposes the repeal of the Affordable Heat Act, specifically removing the provisions outlined in 30 V.S.A. chapter 94. This repeal includes the elimination of certain positions created to support the Clean Heat Standard program within the Public Utility Commission and the Department of Public Service, effective January 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill amends 32 V.S.A. § 3102 regarding the confidentiality of tax records by removing the requirement for the Commissioner to disclose specific information related to the fuel tax and compliance with the Clean Heat Standard.

The bill aims to streamline the state's energy regulations by abolishing the Clean Heat Standard and the associated administrative roles, thereby potentially reducing the regulatory burden on businesses involved in heating fuel sales. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, signaling a swift transition away from the current framework established by the Affordable Heat Act.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 30-94, 32-3102