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 a deletion of certain confidentiality requirements related to the disclosure of tax records to the Public Utility Commission and the Department of Public Service, which previously pertained to auditing compliance with the Clean Heat Standard. This deletion indicates a significant shift in how heating fuel businesses are monitored in relation to the Clean Heat 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. This move reflects a broader intention to dismantle the framework established by the Affordable Heat Act and its associated programs. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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