The bill H.16, introduced by a group of Vermont Representatives, proposes the repeal of the Affordable Heat Act, specifically targeting the provisions outlined in 30 V.S.A. chapter 94. The bill includes amendments to 32 V.S.A. 3102, which concerns the confidentiality of tax records. It removes the requirement for the Commissioner to disclose certain tax return information to the Public Utility Commission and the Department of Public Service related to the Clean Heat Standard, effectively repealing the previous stipulations regarding auditing compliance with this standard.

Additionally, the bill calls for the elimination of positions created to support the Clean Heat Standard program within the Public Utility Commission and the Department of Public Service, effective January 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage. Overall, this legislation aims to dismantle the framework established by the Affordable Heat Act and its associated regulatory structures.

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