2020 VT Governor's race: on Energy & Oil

David Zuckerman: Put $20 million more into weatherization

An exchange during a September forum highlighted some of their differences as Zuckerman began discussing energy policy. "Often he's made proposals in budget addresses where there's great new ideas and you're right the legislature doesn't go along with them because quietly money was taken from other programs to do it. We need to invest much more in weatherization. Under my earlier plan we would be putting 20 million additional dollars per year into weatherization." Source: WAMC Alternative Radio on 2020 Vermont Gubernatorial race Oct 29, 2020

David Zuckerman: Invest in renewable energy; Vermont has lost jobs

The two also outlined their vision for the road ahead past the pandemic--to address the root of Vermont's demographic crisis. Zuckerman calls for investments in downtown development, regenerative agriculture, and broadband, to bring in and keep the next generation of Vermonters. "We also need to invest in the jobs available right now around weatherization and renewable energy," he said. "Under the governor's term as governor, we have lost 500 renewable energy and solar installation jobs." Source: WCAX-TV CBS-3 on 2020 Vermont Gubernatorial debate Oct 8, 2020

David Zuckerman: Work toward renewable, sustainable energy as primary sources

We believe that it is important to do everything we can to listen to our youth and step up to stop climate change. We will work toward a future where Vermonters' primary energy sources are renewable and sustainable--built and maintained by hardworking Vermonters and small businesses right here in the state. We will ensure that Vermont workers and unions are involved as we keep our promises to reduce emissions and reliance on fossil fuel sources. Source: 2020 Vermont governor campaign website ZuckermanForVT.com Apr 3, 2020

David Zuckerman: Encourage alternatives to single-use vehicles

We must also continue to improve fuel efficiency for personal vehicles and the state fleet and encourage alternatives to single-use vehicles (like trains, buses, bikes, carpooling) so that rural Vermonters will be able to travel more freely across the state. Improved transportation options also mean easier access for tourists who are a significant revenue generator in our state. An increase in transportation and, therefore, tourism means an increase in employment opportunities for Vermonters. Source: 2020 Vermont governor campaign website ZuckermanForVT.com Apr 3, 2020

Rebecca Holcombe: Climate change is here, renewable energy is our future

Climate change is here. Renewable energy is our future. I will:

Refocus our current public investments to move us out of our fossil-fuel dependence, and into a sustainable, green energy future.
Support innovation in green technologies and markets that build community wealth, including in our rural counties.
Ensure equity of opportunity across regions and protect low and moderate income Vermonters in the transition.

Source: 2020 Vermont governor campaign website RebeccaHolcombe.com Mar 26, 2020

Rebecca Holcombe: Will move us to a sustainable, green energy future

Climate change is here. Renewable energy is our future. I will refocus our current public investments to move us out of our fossil-fuel dependence, and into a sustainable, green energy future. Support innovation in green technologies and markets that build community wealth, including in our rural counties. Ensure equity of opportunity across regions and protect low and moderate income Vermonters in the transition. Source: 2020 Vermont governor campaign website RebeccaHolcombe.com Jan 23, 2020

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