The bill H.125 mandates the Secretary of Natural Resources to publish a comprehensive report by December 15, 2025, focusing on the economic impacts of the energy transition in Vermont. This report will be developed in consultation with various state agencies and will highlight existing data sources and indicators that reflect the effects of the evolving energy landscape on Vermonters. It will cover data from the previous five years, including electric rates, solar generation facilities, heating fuel sales, weatherization services, and electric vehicle infrastructure, among other metrics.
Additionally, the report will analyze the compiled data, provide regional distributions, and include recommendations for future reporting requirements. It aims to consider equity and just transition indicators to better understand the benefits and burdens of the energy transition across different regions. The act will take effect upon passage.