S 171 Vermont Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to the Clean Fuels Program

This bill requires Vermont's Environmental Conservation Commissioner to establish low carbon fuel standards for gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels. It mandates a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of fuel energy by 2030 (compared to 2018 levels), covering all fuels used in transportation. Key mechanisms include a credit-trading system for compliance, exemptions for importers below 500,000 gallons annually, and specific ASTM standards for biodiesel blends (B6-B20 and B100). The rules must consider other states' standards, evaluate safety/environmental impacts, and ensure fuel quality.
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Introduced Jan 6, 2026 Last action Jan 6, 2026
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Becca White
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