Burlington's 2014 Climate Action Plan (updated 2019) commits the city to net zero energy across electricity, heating, and ground transportation by 2030, making Burlington the first US city with a formal net zero target.
The Net Zero Energy Roadmap, adopted by City Council, sets sector targets for thermal (building heat conversion to electric heat pumps and district energy), ground transportation (EV adoption, transit, biking), and electric (already 100% renewable since 2014 via Burlington Electric Department). Implementation includes weatherization rebates, heat pump incentives, EV charger expansion, and carbon-impact review of major projects. The plan is non-regulatory but informs zoning, permitting, and BED rate design citywide.
No direct fines; framework drives sector ordinances on weatherization, EVs, and building energy.
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