The Vermont Senate passed a comprehensive energy bill Tuesday evening that supporters say will encourage renewable energy growth and better efficiency measures throughout the state.
While advocates hail the legislation as a 21st century route to create good-paying jobs while reducing dependence on fossil fuels, opponents say the new standards would cause a spike in electricity bills.
The legislation, called “An Act Relating to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency,” creates a standard offer rate to encourage the rapid development of renewable energy . . .

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