Vermont
Governor
Phil Scott (Republican)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Electricity market structure
Regulated
37
35
Northeast
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Vermont
Climate Policies in Vermont
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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Vermont Low Emission Vehicles Program Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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Model Year (MY) 2026: 35% of new passenger vehicle sales are ZEVs | MY 2030: 68% of new sales are ZEVs | MY 2035: 100% of new sales are ZEVs, with up to 20% being hybrid or hydrogen-powered vehicles. The state has delayed enforcement of electric vehicle sales requirements until Model Year 2027. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | 2022 | |
| In-Progress |
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The State of Vermont EV Incentive Program provides rebates for new plug-in EVs, however funding has been exhausted as of October 2024. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | ||
| Enacted |
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The Low NOx Omnibus Rule applies to Model Year 2026 onward. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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By 2035: 55% of Class 2b-3 truck sales are zero-emissions | 75% of Class 4-8 straight truck sales are zero-emissions | 40% of Class 7-8 tractor sales are zero-emissions. The state has delayed enforcement of electric truck sales requirements until Model Year 2027. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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Through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, the Vermont DEC offers funding to replace diesel vehicles and equipment with zero-emission options. Government-owned fleets are eligible to receive funding for up to 85% of project costs, and privately-owned fleets are eligible for up to 75% of costs. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles | ||
| Enacted |
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At least 75% of vehicles purchased or leased by the state annually are hybrid or plug-in EVs Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Lead by Example | 2024 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Electric bus procurement targets require that a certain percentage or number of school buses and/or transit buses purchased or leased by the state, transit authorities, and/or school districts must be electric or zero-emissions. |
Transportation
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Lead by Example | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots. |
Transportation
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EV Charging Infrastructure | ||
| Enacted |
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The Charge Vermont program offers rebates to cover 90-100% of the costs of installing a Level 1 or Level 2 charger at workplaces or multi-unit residences, and 90%-100% of the cost of installing a Level 2 or DC Fast Charger at a public attraction. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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EV Charging Infrastructure | 2023 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Electric vehicle (EV) and EV charging infrastructure plans are documents that provide a framework to guide the development, coordination, and adoption of EVs and EV charging infrastructure. |
Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Transportation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets are set by a state to limit emissions in the transportation sector. These targets aim to reduce emissions by specific amounts over time, often expressed as a percentage reduction from a baseline year. |
Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | ||
| Not Enacted |
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A low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) is a market-based mechanism to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels and account for the fuel's life cycle greenhouse gas emissions. |
Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Greenhouse gas (GHG) and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impact mitigation requires state and local governments to align large transportation projects, typically highway expansions, with their climate targets. In some states, these projects must include mitigation measures, such as public transit investments, that offset or lower estimated increases in GHGs and/or VMTs. |
Transportation
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Public and Active Transportation | ||
| Enacted |
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Under state laws requiring land use and development permits, housing projects such as cooperatives, condominiums, dwellings, or mobile homes, with 50 or fewer units are temporarily exempt from permit requirements if they are in urbanized areas within a quarter mile of a transit route. This exemption is currently slated to expire in 2028. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Public and Active Transportation | 2026 | |
| Partially Enacted |
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Vermont is ranked 22nd out of 50 in the 2024 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
Policy Components
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Transportation
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Public and Active Transportation |