Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that will accelerate the state’s transition toward clean energy by requiring utilities to get 100 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2035. The bill, H.289, was lauded by environmental groups but blasted by Republicans concerned about the costs. It faces a likely veto by Gov. Phil Scott and an override when the legislature returns in June. “Today’s vote shows that most Senators agree that increasing our reliance on renewable energy... Read this story
