Klein says his stronger legislation would require the utilities' Integrated Resource Plan to include specifics on meeting their renewable portfolio. Vermont Public Research Interest Group Clean Energy Advocate Ben Walsh says while adding strength to the renewable standard makes sense, the 20-percent voluntary goal is already attainable.
Vermonters for a Clean Environment Executive Director Annette Smith is not sure what to make of the expected shortfall in renewable goals.
Representative Tony Klein expects to have a revised Renewable Portfolio Standard proposal out of the Natural Resources and Energy Committee by a week from Friday, but it may need action in other committees before a floor vote.
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