The document proposes a Global Warming Solutions Act for Vermont that would establish short, medium, and long-term greenhouse gas reduction targets for the state. It would align state government actions to achieve those targets and hold the government accountable. The Act is modeled after similar laws in Massachusetts and New York that have successfully reduced emissions. Vermont already has strong renewable energy goals and rates highly for renewable energy use, but advocates argue more strategic action and accountability are needed to address the climate crisis.

1. A Global Warming Solutions Act
for Vermont
Presented by: Lauren Hierl, Executive Director
Vermont Conservation Voters

2. 2006 Climate March & Rally
Where We’ve Been
TODAY:
Strong
climate and
clean energy
goals with
tri-partisan
support

3. Vermont’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions

4. “It feels like we are at a breaking point.
Leaders know that more eyes are on them,
much more pressure is on them, that they have
to do something... I want a concrete plan, not
just nice words.”
-Greta Thunberg

5. Global Warming Solutions Act
1. Establish clear, short-, medium- and long-term
greenhouse gas reduction targets.
2. Align state government around achieving those
targets.
3. Hold state government accountable.

6. Success Stories
Massachusetts GHG Emissions vs Business-As-Usual
New York to Approve One
of the World’s Most
Ambitious Climate Plans
-New York Times, June 2019
Other States are Moving Ahead of Us
Vermont Electric Sector Progress
Vermont Ranks No. 2 in US
for Renewable Energy
-Burlington Free Press, April 2017

7. Questions? Contact: Lauren Hierl, Vermont Conservation Voters
Email: lauren@vermontconservationvoters.org Phone: 802-224-9090
Accountability &
Strategic Action
=
A 2020
Global Warming
Solutions Act