An act relating to the Clean Fuels Program
This bill requires Vermont's Environmental Conservation Commissioner to establish low carbon fuel standards for gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels. It mandates a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of fuel energy by 2030 (compared to 2018 levels), covering all fuels used in transportation. Key mechanisms include a credit-trading system for compliance, exemptions for importers below 500,000 gallons annually, and specific ASTM standards for biodiesel blends (B6-B20 and B100). The rules must consider other states' standards, evaluate safety/environmental impacts, and ensure fuel quality.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action Jan 6, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026
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Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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Becca White
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