H.688 (Act 153), Vermont Global Warming Solutions Act of 2020

Requires that VT emissions be lowered by at least 26% from 2005 levels by Jan. 1, 2025; by at least 40% from 1990 levels by Jan. 1, 2030; and by at least 80% from 1990 levels by Jan. 1, 2050. Creates a Vermont Climate Council and directs the creation of a Climate Action Plan, which shall include specific initiatives, programs, and strategies that "achieve net zero emissions by 2050 across all sectors."

The 23-member Vermont Climate Council was established by the Vermont Legislature. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is supporting the work of the Climate Council which includes gathering input from Vermonters to inform the Action Plan. Climate Action Plan was adopted by the Climate Council on December 1, 2021.

Vermont Climate Council

Net zero goal in the context of state action planning: "achieve net zero emissions by 2050 across all sectors."

Vermont Climate Council

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