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 evolving energy landscape in Vermont, providing data from the previous five years. It will cover a range of topics, including electric rates, solar generation facilities, heating fuel sales, weatherization services, and transportation fuel sales. Additionally, the report will analyze the data regionally, consider equity indicators, and make recommendations for future reporting requirements.
The bill also emphasizes the importance of understanding the distribution of benefits and burdens related to energy changes across different regions of Vermont. It includes provisions for graphic displays of data, an analysis of existing reports, and suggestions for additional data collection to better illustrate the impacts of the energy transition. The act is set to take effect upon passage.