Phil Scott on Energy & Oil

Move closer to climate goals, diversify the green economy

Opposes any regressive carbon tax

Phil Scott
• Committed to the state's clean energy goal of 90% renewables by 2050.
• Opposes any "regressive carbon tax."
• Says Vermont should focus on the transportation sector, particularly electric vehicle incentives and infrastructure.

  Scott Milne

• Doesn't think climate change is solved by opening up Vermont taxpayers to lawsuits under a Global Warming Solutions Act proposal.
• Prefers global and national solutions because climate change is a global problem.

  David Zuckerman

• Supports a "green new deal" for Vermont, or regionally, that implements a tax on the highest earners to fund green initiatives like weatherization programs for low-income or fixed-income homes.

  Rebecca Holcombe

• Wants to reduce Vermont's dependence on out-of-state energy. Wants to develop new, greener energy sources.

  Brenda Siegel

• Wants to tie climate solutions to racial and economic justice initiatives.
• Supports the development of electric buses and trains.

Use funds to help Vermonters purchase electric vehicles

$1.5M in rebates for 50,000 electric cars by 2025

Tax holiday on hybrids, electric vehicles, & green products

Combat climate change & reduce our reliance on fossil fuels

Phil Scott: Securing our energy future requires us to be more self sufficient, and in order to do so we must reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. I am proud of Vermont's forward-thinking efforts to combat climate change, and we should explore purchasing "green" power from reliable, affordable sources, including solar, hydro, and natural gas, among others. As we've seen with the solar industry, when government acts as a partner and incentivizes growth, the sector flourishes & creates jobs. In addition, the independence gained by weaning ourselves off of non-renewable power sources will further preserve our state's natural environment for future generations. Fundamentally, we need to recognize that growing our economy and preserving our environment by making smart energy choices are not mutually exclusive. Rather, they are inextricably linked. A strong economy needs to rely on a sustainable energy policy, and vice-versa.

Supports renewable energy investment

"Asserting our independence and self-reliance, taking responsibility for our future energy needs and revitalizing the state's economy and business climate are the principal themes of my candidacy," Scott said. "I see the renewable energy sector as offering a lot of potential to help us accomplish all of these goals, and these conferences provide an invaluable exchange of ideas and information between entrepreneurs, scientists, consumers and state leaders."

The Renewable Energy Future Conference is designed for members of the general public looking for renewable energy options for home or business and for those working in the renewable energy and general energy sector.