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ROPER: Repeal the Renewable Energy Standard

September 28, 2025 Rob Roper

Speaking on WVMT’s Morning Drive, Republican Senate Leader Scott Beck (R-Caledonia) outlined a few agenda items that his caucus would be pursuing when the legislature reconvenes in January. Another attempt to repeal the Clean Heat Standard (Act 18). Setting the stage for public safety initiative that would require a constitutional amendment process beginning in 2027. … Read more

House Passes Renewable Energy Standard Amidst Cloud of Baloney

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 Rob Roper

This week, the House voted in favor of H.287, an act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard, by a vote of 99-39, with eleven members absent. Even with a half-dozen or so Democrats joining all of the Republicans in voting NO, it looks like the Democratic Party leadership has twisted enough arms, if everyone were present, … Read more

G.E.T. R.E.A.L! G: Global Warming Solutions Act Reform

April 22, 2024March 22, 2024 Op-Ed

Members of the Vermont House and Senate passed the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) in 2020 over the veto of Governor Scott and every elected Republican.

Renewable Energy Standard: A “Shell Game” of “Picking Winners & Losers”

October 10, 2023 Rob Roper

This past week’s discussion in the Renewable Energy Standard Working Group, charged with drafting legislation to be considered by the General Assembly during the 2024 legislative session, highlighted some serious problems with Vermont’s energy policies, both philosophical and practical.