Clean energy standard debate: why savings won’t appear until 2030 and how nuclear attributes factor in Witnesses explained that switching from a renewable energy standard to a clean energy standard would not produce immediate rate savings; existing contracts and the treatment of nuclear attributes mean projected savings begin in 2030 under current assumptions.

The shift to a clean energy standard may promise future savings, but don’t expect to see any benefits until 2030 due to existing contracts and nuclear attributes!

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Committee hears S.202 to allow plug‑in ‘balcony’ solar; bill would cap exports and exempt small systems from full interconnection The Natural Resources & Energy committee reviewed S.202, which would define and allow portable plug‑in solar devices (commonly called balcony or plug‑in solar), cap exports to the grid at 1,200 watts, exempt such devices from the 248 CPG process, and require a PUC notification form; witnesses from BrightSaver urged a lower self‑install threshold tied to UL guidance.

Vermont's latest bill could revolutionize clean energy access with portable plug-in solar devices, making it easier and cheaper for renters and students to harness solar power!

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