An ANR commissioned study advises that in 25 years Vermont forests will be net emitters of CO2 as a result of losing about 4,000 acres for forest annually. In its decision, I ask the commission to address the question of if wood is a resource being consumed at a harvest rate at or below its natural regeneration rate. I also ask that it explain how the methane produced is derived from ag. operations when, absent the proposed bio-plant, no methane is produced by, for example, trimming apple trees
Filed
08/12/2025
Porter, Pike [PUBCOM]
8005: Plants using methane derived from an agricultural operation.
It clearly does NOt read "methane derived from feedstock derived from agricultural operation."
Proposed decision: --that woody biomass is an eligible feedstock derived from an agricultural operation.
The proposed decision reads the statute incorrectly to the detriment for electric rate-payers who will pay extra to subsidize this biomass plant. The commission needs to recognize the clear, unambiguous reading of the statute.
Filed
06/23/2025
Partnership for Policy Integrity [PUBCOM]
Haight, Laura [PUBCOMREP]
see attached file
Filed
02/14/2025
Partnership for Policy Integrity [PUBCOM]
Haight, Laura [PUBCOMREP]
See attached file
Acknowledged
02/12/2025
sinclair, peter [PUBCOM]
see attached file
Filed
01/24/2025
Porter, Pike [PUBCOM]
Please see attached comments. Please also read and acknowledge this and previous comments.
Filed
01/23/2025
Smolker, Ph.D., Rachel [PUBCOM]
See attached comment
Acknowledged
01/07/2025
Porter, Pike [PUBCOM]
Commission Rule 2.207(C) states, “Absent extraordinary circumstances, any motion to
extend a deadline must be filed at least 3 days before the deadline and must set forth good cause
why the extension should be granted.”
Filed
12/16/2024
Porter, Pike [PUBCOM]
No explanation why the petitioner can ignore established PUC filing rules in this case but not in 23-0249-PET. Looks like the books are cooked in this case.
Filed
11/21/2024
Porter, Pike [PUBCOM]
Please see that attached documents providing reasons that motion for extension must be denied
