An act relating to energy generated by large hydroelectric plants

This bill proposes to gradually reduce how much energy from large hydroelectric plants counts as renewable energy in Vermont. It directly affects utility companies and energy providers that sell power from hydroelectric facilities with a capacity greater than 200 megawatts. Under the bill, the amount of large hydroelectric energy eligible to meet renewable energy obligations would decrease by 10 percent each year starting in 2024, eventually reaching zero. The legislation amends state law to clarify that energy from plants exceeding 200 MW is not renewable, with a phased reduction schedule applied to compliance calculations.