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How Vermont’s pioneering clean heat plan fell apart

Misinformation, politics, and a complex design brought down the once-promising program, which sought to slash emissions from heating in the cold New England
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Vermont's clean heat plan, aimed at reducing emissions from heating, failed due to misinformation, politics, and a complex design. The program's ambitious goals were hindered by these factors, ultimately causing its downfall. Missteps in implementation and communication contributed to the plan's demise.

Grist·grist.org·Mar 7, 2026·1 min read· pts
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