An act relating to weatherization funding and weatherization workforce recruitment

This bill increases taxes on fossil fuels (heating oil, propane, and natural gas) to fund Vermont's Home Weatherization Assistance Program. It expands eligibility to households earning up to 80-125% of the area or state median income (whichever is higher) and requires 15% annual salary increases for weatherization workers starting in 2026. The bill also mandates partnerships with workforce programs to recruit and train new workers, while requiring utilities to provide free weatherization services to eligible low-income households. These changes aim to accelerate home energy efficiency upgrades, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and address workforce shortages in the weatherization sector.