An act relating to affordable climate initiatives

H 289 changes Vermont's Renewable Energy Standard to a Clean Energy Standard (CES), requiring electricity providers to meet higher clean energy targets. It mandates an annual report tracking energy use, clean energy adoption, and economic impacts - including how costs and benefits are distributed across regions, municipalities, and environmental justice communities. The bill also includes funding for electric vehicle incentives and updates the Global Warming Solutions Act to align with climate goals. These provisions aim to accelerate the shift to clean energy while monitoring affordability and equity in the state's energy transition.