“We have to get to work.”

Vermont is leading the charge for a cleaner, greener future by passing a landmark bill that requires the entire state to run on 100% renewable energy by 2035.

According to Electrek, “this exciting development is expected to become law,” and the legislation will receive overwhelming support in both the House and Senate.

The bill, known as H.289, or the “Renewable Energy Standard Act,” is a game changer for Vermont’s energy landscape. It calls for doubling the amount of domestic renewable energy production from 10% to 20%, focusing on small and medium-sized projects.

That means more solar panels on rooftops, community solar farms and wind turbines dotting Vermont’s picturesque landscapes.

But the ambitions don’t end there. H.289 also requires Vermont utilities to provide their customers with additional renewable energy from anywhere in the region, potentially including offshore wind energy. Green Mountain Power, which serves about 80% of the state’s customers, must provide an additional 20% by 2035, while other utilities have a goal of an additional 10%, according to Electrek.

The impact of this legislation on the lives of Vermonters cannot be overstated. This will not only help reduce dependence on dirty fuels and lower energy bills, but will also create new jobs in the renewable energy sector.

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By using clean energy, Vermont is investing in the health and well-being of its communities, ensuring a better future for future generations.

Vanessa Rule, co-director and lead organizer of 350VT, emphasized the importance of this step.

“Now we must move forward with new goals with a strong community solar program, well-sited projects that protect farmlands and ecosystems, and ensure that electricity is affordable and accessible to all,” the Sierra Club said, as reported by Electrek . “We look forward to continuing this important first step and thanking the Legislature for their hard work.”

Vermont’s commitment to renewable energy is part of a larger movement, with the state being one of 24 nations currently in the U.S. Climate Alliance that have committed to the Paris Agreement.

By taking bold action now, Vermont is setting an example for the rest of the nation and showing that a cleaner, more sustainable future is within reach.

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