H.159 is a bill introduced in the Vermont General Assembly that proposes the repeal of the Renewable Energy Standard (RES). The bill includes the repeal of several sections of the Vermont Statutes Annotated (30 V.S.A. 8004, 8005, 8006, and 8006a) that establish the RES and related definitions. Additionally, it amends definitions related to new renewable energy and removes references to the RES throughout various sections of the law, indicating a significant shift in the state's approach to renewable energy regulation.

The bill also makes various amendments to existing laws, including the removal of provisions related to greenhouse gas reduction credits and the standard offer program, which previously required adjustments based on these credits. Furthermore, it modifies the requirements for retail electricity providers regarding the purchase of baseload renewable power and net metering systems. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, marking a transition away from the current renewable energy framework in Vermont.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 30-8002, 30-8005a, 30-8009, 30-8010, 24-4352, 30-202b, 30-8127