With heating oil prices up 25% between February and March, Vermonters with wood heat backup systems are stocking up now.
Driven by rising oil prices, Vermonters burn more wood
Senators agree with McClaughry: Clean Heat Standard is carbon tax
“When John McClaughry says we’ve got a fuel tax, a carbon tax, I think John’s correct,” Sen. Mark MacDonald says.
Senate committee ponders adding motor fuel to Clean Heat Standard
“It’s not a clean heat thing, it’s a clean driving thing,” Sen. Mark MacDonald said.
10,000 VT households get extra $350 for fuel
Given high oil and kerosene prices, a one-time $350 benefit will be paid Vermonters already receiving fuel assistance.
Gas prices dip slightly, still over $4
Hopes for a resolution in Ukraine have led to a small drop in the cost of Vermont gasoline in the last two days. But unless you’re in spitting distance of Quebec AND New Hampshire, you’re still paying over $4, Gas Buddy says.
Gas hits $5.19 in Johnson
Responses range from acceptance to blaming Biden By Guy Page Good news! You can still buy regular-grade gas for less than $4/gallon – if you drive to the Northeast Kingdom town of […]
Big climate rally opposes Clean Heat Standard
Vermont labor unions oppose the Clean Heat Standard because it funds climate change programs “on the backs of the working class.”
State law requires zero-emissions new cars by 2035 – because California says so
A Vermont law passed in 2006 requires state regulators to adopt California emissions standards. And California wants zero-emissions new car sales by 2035.
‘Existential threat?’ Climate groups stand by NH Dems despite born-again pro-oil politics
Now that vote-hungry NH Democrats are calling for more drilling of domestic oil, Granite State climate groups are feeling left out in the cold.
Power experts discuss $2.2 billion grid upgrade, planned blackouts
Vermont power grid officials hope federal $$ will cover the proposed $2.2 billion upgrade. And they’re prepping for possible – they say very unlikely – planned blackouts.
