H.125 is a bill that mandates the Secretary of Natural Resources, in collaboration with various state agencies, to publish a comprehensive report by December 15, 2025. This report will focus on the economic impacts of the energy transition in Vermont, highlighting existing data sources and indicators that reflect how the changing energy landscape affects Vermonters. It will cover a range of topics, including electric rates, solar generation facilities, heating fuel sales, weatherization services, and electric vehicle infrastructure, among others. The report will also analyze the data regionally and provide recommendations for future reporting requirements.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of equity and just transition indicators to better understand the distribution of benefits and burdens across different regions. The report will include graphic displays of the compiled data, an analysis of existing reports that may support the indicators, and suggestions for any additional data needed to illustrate the impacts of the energy transition. The act will take effect upon passage.