Economists: Vermont could save billions by meeting climate goals

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – If Vermont meets its local weather targets, we may keep away from spending greater than $6 billion over the following three a long time. That’s based on a brand new transient from state economists.

It exhibits investments in additional environment friendly buildings, heating methods and infrastructure may make us extra resilient to local weather change-driven climate occasions.

Below the World Warming Options Act, Vermont is legally required to chop air pollution.

A key part of the plan, the Clear Warmth Normal, didn’t cross this yr.

Leaders of the Vermont Local weather Council say any massive local weather proposals on the Statehouse subsequent yr want to incorporate extra particulars of the price.

“In order that once we return into the legislative session, it’s not a “Groundhog Day” second the place we’re simply having the identical dialog with none knowledge behind it to grasp the impression,” mentioned Jane Lazorchak, the director of the World Warming Options Act.

If Vermont misses its greenhouse fuel discount targets, the state might be pressured to implement carbon-cutting laws.

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