Vermont S219: An act relating to an energy navigator program report

What the bill says

An act relating to an energy navigator program report It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of REPORT (a) In collaboration with existing community-based energy navigator programs in Vermont, such as the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County, Efficiency Vermont shall design a Vermont community-based home energy navigator and coaching program that will provide in-person and remote energy coaching services to residential consumers in communities statewide…

From the engrossed text, March 19, 2026:

An act relating to an energy navigator program report It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of REPORT (a) In collaboration with existing community-based energy navigator programs in Vermont, such as the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County, Efficiency Vermont shall design a Vermont community-based home energy navigator and coaching program that will provide in-person and remote energy coaching services to residential consumers in communities statewide. Efficiency Vermont shall consult with the Vermont State Energy Office, the Vermont Climate Action Office, Vermont's community action agencies, the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network, Vermont's electric utilities, and BILLAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED BY SENATE S.219 2026 Page 2 of other states, including Connecticut and Massachusetts, that have experience with community-based energy programs. For the purposes of this section, "residential consumers" includes homeowners, landlords, and renters. (b) The program shall: (1) provide guidance to residential consumers, particularly those with low and moderate incomes, to better understand and navigate energy efficiency and clean energy investment options to affordably meet their home energy needs; (2) advise residential consumers on accessing available grants, rebates, financing, and other assistance programs and incentives to meet their home energy needs; (3) assist residential consumers in prioritizing identified energy-saving opportunities, including through the integration of weatherization strategies to reduce heating and cooling loads that could …

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Sponsors

• Ruth Hardy (D, Addison District) · primary sponsor
• Anne Watson (D, Washington District)
• Rebecca White (D, Windsor District)

Latest actions

1. March 24, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on [Energy and Digital Infrastructure]
2. March 19, 2026: Read 3rd time & passed
3. March 19, 2026: New Business/Third Reading
4. March 18, 2026: 3rd reading ordered
5. March 18, 2026: Recommendation of amendment by Committee on [Natural Resources and Energy], as amended, agreed to
6. March 18, 2026: Recommendation of amendment by Committee on [Natural Resources and Energy] amended as recommended by Committee on [Appropriations]
7. March 18, 2026: Reported favorably by Senator [Watson] for Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation of amendment
8. March 18, 2026: Read 2nd time, reported favorably with recommendation of amendment by Senator [Hardy] for Committee on [Natural Resources and Energy]
9. March 18, 2026: Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on [Appropriations]
10. March 18, 2026: Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on [Natural Resources and Energy]

Common questions

What is S219?

S219 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to an energy navigator program report.

What does S219 do?

In its own words: An act relating to an energy navigator program report It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of REPORT (a) In collaboration with existing community-based energy navigator programs in Vermont, such as the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County, Efficiency Vermont shall design a Vermont community-based home energy navigator and coaching program that will provide in-person and remote energy coaching services to residential consumers in communities statewide…

What is the status of S219?

Passed one chamber as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on [Energy and Digital Infrastructure] (March 24, 2026).

Who sponsored S219?

Ruth Hardy (D, Addison District), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S219?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.219