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H 718 — An act relating to building energy efficiency
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This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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The updated version of Bill H.718 has expanded its scope by including provisions for establishing a residential building code and creating a task force to improve the contractor registry. Additionally, it requires contractors to disclose their criminal records and updates ongoing energy education requirements for professionals in the field. These changes aim to enhance building energy efficiency, ensure better oversight of contractors, and provide municipalities with the authority to enforce energy standards, ultimately leading to safer and more energy-efficient homes in Vermont.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 1 of 1833 H.718 AnIntroduced act relating to building energy efficiency It is hereby enacted by theRepresentative GeneralCampbell Assembly of theSt. State of Vermont:
Johnsbury Referred to Committee on Date:
Subject:
Public service;
building energy;
contractors;
contractor registry;
building energy standards;
Residential Building Energy Standards;
Commercial Building Energy Standards Statement of purpose of bill as introduced:
This bill proposes to direct the Division of Fire Safety to adopt a residential building code, establish a task force on improving the contractor registry, require contractors to disclose their criminal record, update the energy education requirements for regulated professionals, and grant municipalities the authority to administer and enforce the Residential Building Energy Standards and the Commercial Building Energy Standards.
An act relating to building energy efficiency It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 2 of 33 (1) Recommendations by stakeholders and building efficiency experts in the 2023 Building Energy Code Study Committee and the 2024 and 2025 Building Energy Code Working Group consistently find that Vermont’s mandatory energy codes, the Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) and the Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES), are a subset of building construction codes and should eventually be administered by the Division of Fire Safety, which administers all other building codes.
(2) Vermont has not adopted a residential building construction code, which means there is no administrative infrastructure or enforcement mechanism for implementing energy codes consistently and effectively.
Lack of a residential building code also means Vermont lacks a standard-of-care reference for the public, builders, designers, insurance companies, or the courts, and such lack also may limit the State’s ability to access certain federal funding.
(3) Lack of consistent and effective implementation and enforcement of the RBES in particular has resulted in low compliance rates, according to studies by the Department of Public Service.
(4) Recommendations of the 2024 and 2025 Working Group include leveraging the Office of Professional Regulation’s (OPR’s) residential contractor registry to provide market incentives to contractors to register and BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 3 of 33 obtain voluntary certifications, including in energy codes.
However, the registry has not so far proved effective for the public, contractors, or OPR.
(5) OPR does not have adequate resources to make substantial improvements to the registry.
The 2025 Working Group recommended convening a Task Force and appropriating funding to assist OPR.
(6) While the RBESs do apply to single-family residences, the Department of Public Service has advised the General Assembly that enabling legislation does not provide clear authority for municipalities to administer and enforce the RBES at the local level.
Some municipalities do wish to have that authority.
* * * Residential Building Code * * * Sec.
2.
ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE;
APPROPRIATION;
POSITION (a) The Division of Fire Safety shall adopt a residential building code to take effect on January 1, 2028.
The residential building code shall be based on the International Residential Code.
(b) The establishment of one permanent, exempt full-time residential building code administrator in the Division of Fire Safety is authorized for fiscal year 2027.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 4 of 33 Sec.
3.
GRANT FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE The Commissioner of Public Safety shall seek grant funding to facilitate the development and adoption of a residential building code pursuant to Sec. 2 of this act.
The Commissioner shall seek funding from both federal and private grant programs.
* * * Task Force * * * Sec.
4.
RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR REGULATION TASK FORCE;
REPORTS (a) Creation.
There is created the Residential Contractor Regulation Task Force to improve the existing residential contractor registry and expedite the creation of certain voluntary certifications.
The Task Force shall act in an advisory capacity to Office of Professional Regulation.
(b) Membership.
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The Task Force shall be composed of the following members:
(1) one member appointed by the Secretary of State;
(2) one member appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety;
(3) one member appointed by the Vermont Builders and Remodelers Association;
(4) one member appointed by the American Institute of Architects Vermont;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 5 of 33 (5) one member appointed by the Secretary of Education;
(6) one member appointed by the Chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges System;
(7) one member appointed by Vermont Works for Women;
(8) one member appointed by ReSOURCE;
(9) one member appointed by Efficiency Vermont;
(10) one member appointed by the Commissioner of Public Service;
and (11) one member appointed by the Secretary of Natural Resources.
(c) Powers and duties.
The Task Force shall:
(1) address shortcomings in the existing residential contractor registry, including:
(A) improving public-facing web presence;
(B) identifying cost-efficient marketing strategies to the public and residential contractors;
(C) identifying and creating lists of trade specialties;
and (D) clarifying the relationship between business-based registrations and individual-based certifications;
(2) expedite the creation of voluntary certifications, including identifying, vetting and recommending credentialing entities, with initial certifications in the following or similar subject areas:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 6 of 33 (A) construction site supervisor;
(B) basic energy code, both residential and commercial;
and (C) high-performance building;
and (3) assess whether the regulating entity for residential building contractors should be transferred from the Office of Professional Regulation to the Division of Fire Safety.
(d) Assistance.
(1) The Task Force shall have the administrative, technical, and legal assistance of the Office of Professional Regulation.
(2) The Division of Fire Safety and Department of Public Services shall provide informational assistance and technical expertise to the Task Force regarding issues related to building codes and energy performance.
(e) Reports.
The Task Force will submit annual reports on or before November 1 beginning in 2026 to the Office of Professional Regulation, the House Committees on Energy and Digital Infrastructure and on General and Housing, and the Senate Committees on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs and on Natural Resources and Energy with its findings and any recommendations for legislative action.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 7 of 33 (f) Meetings.
(1) The Secretary of State, or designee, shall call the first meeting of the Task Force to occur on or before August 1, 2026, and the Task Force shall then meet at least monthly through July 2027 and then thereafter at least bimonthly.
(2) The Task Force shall select a chair from among its members at the first meeting.
(3) A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum.
(4) The Task Force shall cease to exist on June 30, 2029.
(g) Compensation and reimbursement.
(1) Members of the Task Force who are not otherwise compensated by their employer for attendance at meetings shall be entitled to per diem compensation and reimbursement of expenses as permitted under 32 V.S.A.
§ 1010.
(2) Payments to members of the Task Force authorized under this subsection shall be made from monies appropriated to the Office of Professional Regulation.
(i) Appropriation.
The sum of $5,500.00 is appropriated to the Office of Professional Regulation from the General Fund in fiscal year 2026 for per diem compensation and reimbursement of expenses for members of the Task Force.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 8 of 33 * * * Contractor Disclosure * * * Sec.
5.
26 VSA § 5509 is amended to read:
§ 5509.
REQUIREMENTS OF REGISTRANTS * * * (d) Adverse background.
A person registered under this chapter shall, prior to executing a contract pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, provide a client with a written disclosure of any prior criminal convictions, adverse civil judgments, and violations pursuant to section 5510 of this title.
* * * Energy Education * * * Sec.
6.
3 V.S.A.
§ 138 is amended to read:
§ 138.
REQUIRED EDUCATION FOR SPECIFIED LICENSEES;
STATE ENERGY GOALS * * * (b) The Office shall require each of the licensees described in subsection (a) of this section to complete an education module regarding the State’s energy goals and how each licensee’s specific profession can further those goals.
(1) The education module shall be not more than two hours and shall be required as a condition of initial licensure and each license renewal.
The module shall explain how the work of the profession or trade intersects with the energy codes and affects the energy, air flow, and moisture management BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 9 of 33 dynamics of the building as an integrated system and include education on any State or utility incentives relevant to the profession.
(A) The education module for initial licensure shall provide general information regarding the State’s energy goals.
(B) The education module for license renewal shall provide any updates on the State’s energy goals and any updates regarding corresponding State energy programs applicable to the profession.
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20 V.S.A.
§ 2731 is amended to read:
§ 2731.
RULES;
INSPECTIONS;
VARIANCES (a) Rules.
(1) The Commissioner is authorized to adopt rules regarding the construction of buildings, maintenance and operation of premises, and prevention of fires and removal of fire hazards, and to prescribe standards necessary to protect the public, employees, and property against harm arising out of or likely to arise out of fire.
(2)(A) The Commissioner shall require each of the following certificants to complete an education module regarding the State’s energy goals and how each certificant’s specific profession can further those goals:
* * * BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 10 of 33 (B) The education module shall be not more than two hours and shall be required as a condition of initial certification and certification renewal.
The module shall explain how the work of the profession or trade intersects with the energy codes and affects the energy, air flow, and moisture management dynamics of the building as an integrated system and include education on any State or utility incentives relevant to the profession.
(i) The education module for initial certification shall provide general information regarding the State’s energy goals.
(ii) The education module for certification renewal shall provide any updates on the State’s energy goals and any updates regarding corresponding State energy programs applicable to the profession.
Sec.
8.
20 V.S.A.
§ 2884 is amended to read:
§ 2884.
QUALIFICATIONS OF INSPECTORS * * * (b) Education.
The Commissioner shall require each boiler inspector to complete an education module regarding the State’s energy goals and how the boiler inspection profession can further those goals.
(1) The education module shall be not more than two hours and shall be required as a condition of initial authorization and authorization renewal.
The module shall explain how the work of the profession or trade intersects with the energy codes and affects the energy, air flow, and moisture management BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 11 of 33 dynamics of the building as an integrated system and include education on any State or utility incentives relevant to the profession.
(A) The education module for initial authorization shall provide general information regarding the State’s energy goals.
(B) The education module for authorization renewal shall provide any updates on the State’s energy goals and any updates regarding corresponding State energy programs applicable to the profession.
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9.
26 V.S.A.
§ 905 is amended to read:
§ 905.
APPLICATION;
EXAMINATIONS, EDUCATION, AND FEES * * * (g) Pursuant to qualifications and procedures determined by the Commissioner, the Board shall, upon request, waive application fees for qualified military members and military spouses.
(1) The education module shall be not more than two hours and shall be required as a condition of initial licensure and license renewal.
The module shall explain how the work of the profession or trade intersects with the energy codes and affects the energy, air flow, and moisture management dynamics of the building as an integrated system and include education on any State or utility incentives relevant to the profession.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 12 of 33 (A) The education module for initial licensure shall provide general information regarding the State’s energy goals.
(B) The education module for license renewal shall provide any updates on the State’s energy goals and any updates regarding corresponding State energy programs applicable to the profession.
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10.
26 V.S.A.
§ 2193 is amended to read:
§ 2193.
APPLICATIONS;
EXAMINATIONS, EDUCATION, AND FEES * * * (f) In addition to other education requirements of this subchapter, the Commissioner shall require each applicant to complete an education module regarding the State’s energy goals and how the plumbing profession can further those goals.
(1) The education module shall be not more than two hours and shall be required as a condition of initial licensure and license renewal, except that master and journeyman plumbers who complete this education module shall not be required to complete this education module for any additional specialty license.
The module shall explain how the work of the profession or trade intersects with the energy codes and affects the energy, air flow, and moisture BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 13 of 33 management dynamics of the building as an integrated system and include education on any State or utility incentives relevant to the profession.
(A) The education module for initial licensure shall provide general information regarding the State’s energy goals.
(B) The education module for license renewal shall provide any updates on the State’s energy goals and any updates regarding corresponding State energy programs applicable to the profession.
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11.
ENERGY PROFESSIONALS REGULATION REPORT The Office of Professional Regulation shall conduct a sunrise process to assess whether Home Energy Rating Systems raters and energy professionals should be professions regulated by the Office.
The Office shall also assess whether the regulation of residential building contractors should be transferred from registration to certification or licensure.
On or before July 1, 2027, the Office shall submit a report with its recommendations to the House Committees on Energy and Digital Infrastructure and on Government Operations and Military Affairs and the Senate Committees on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs and on Natural Resources and Energy.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 14 of 33 * * * Energy Code Enforcement * * * Sec.
12.
30 V.S.A.
§ 51 is amended to read:
§ 51.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ENERGY STANDARDS;
STRETCH CODE * * * (j) Municipal enforcement.
A municipality may administer and enforce the RBES within the municipality in compliance with this section.
Sec.
13.
30 V.S.A.
§ 53 is amended to read:
§ 53.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING ENERGY STANDARDS * * * (h) Municipal enforcement.
A municipality may administer and enforce the CBES within the municipality in compliance with this section.
* * * Appropriations * * * Sec.
14.
APPROPRIATIONS (a) In fiscal year 2027, the sum of $200,000.00 is appropriated from the Fuel Efficiency Fund to the Department of Public Service for the purpose of funding, as part of the energy efficiency utilities’ 2027–2029 Demand Resource Plans, consultation and technical support to municipalities that elect to adopt and enforce the Residential Building Energy Standards and the Commercial Building Energy Standards.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 15 of 33 (b) In fiscal year 2027, the sum of $200,000.00 is appropriated from the Fuel Efficiency Fund to the Office of Professional Regulation for the purpose of launching, by December 31, 2027, a consumer-oriented website and a comprehensive marketing plan to raise public and contractor awareness of the residential contractor registry.
* * * Effective Date * * * Sec.
15.
EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
* * * Findings * * * Sec.
1.
FINDINGS The General Assembly finds that:
(2) Recommendations by stakeholders and building efficiency experts in the 2023 Building Energy Code Study Committee and the 2024 and 2025 Building Energy Code Working Group consistently find that Vermont’s mandatory energy codes, the Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) and the Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES), are a subset of BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 16 of 33 building construction codes and should eventually be administered by the Division of Fire Safety, which administers all other building codes.
(3) Vermont has not adopted a residential building construction code applicable to one- and two-unit dwellings, which means that for these buildings there is no administrative infrastructure or enforcement mechanism VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 2 of 18 for implementing energy codes consistently and effectively.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 17 of 33 (7) While the RBESs do apply to single-family residences, the Department of Public Service has advised the General Assembly that enabling legislation does not provide clear authority for municipalities to administer and enforce the RBES at the local level.
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 3 of 18 * * * Residential Building Code * * * Sec.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 18 of 33 (b) Membership.
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 4 of 18 (4) one member appointed by the American Institute of Architects Vermont;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 19 of 33 (14) one residential contractor not affiliated with Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire and Vermont or Associated General Contractors of Vermont, appointed by the Governor;
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 5 of 18 (A) improving public-facing web presence;
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 20 of 33 (3) assess how to improve the energy education modules required under 33 V.S.A. V.S.A.
§§ 138 138 and whether they should be administered by the Department of Public Service;
and VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 6 of 18 (6) consider any other strategies to improve and streamline the regulation of the residential construction industry.
Beginning in 2026, the Task Force shall submit annual reports on or before November 1 to the Office of Professional Regulation, the House Committees on Energy and Digital Infrastructure and on General and Housing, and the Senate Committees on Economic Development, Housing and BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 21 of 33 General Affairs and on Natural Resources and Energy with its findings and any recommendations for legislative action.
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 7 of 18 (3) A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum.
(1) Members of the Task Force who are not otherwise compensated by their employer for attendance at meetings shall be entitled to per diem compensation and reimbursement of expenses as permitted under 3232 V.S.A. V.S.A.
§§ 1010. 1010.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 22 of 33 * * * Energy Education * * * * * * Architects, Engineers, and Property Inspectors * * * Sec.
§§ 138 138 is amended to read:
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 8 of 18 (1) The education module shall be not more than two hours and shall be required as a condition of initial licensure and each license renewal.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 23 of 33 (2) The Office shall consider any recommendations on these education modules provided by relevant stakeholders and approve education modules in consultation with the Agency of Natural Resources and the Department of Public Service for all the licensees set forth in subsection (a) of this section and in consultation with the Department of Taxes for real estate appraisers and real estate brokers and sales persons.
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 9 of 18 * * * Heating Equipment Technicians * * * Sec.
§§ 2731 2731 is amended to read:
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 24 of 33 * * * (B) The education module shall be not more than two hours and shall be required as a condition of initial certification and certification renewal.
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 10 of 18 (ii) The education module for certification renewal shall provide any updates on the State’s energy goals and any updates regarding corresponding State energy programs applicable to the profession.
* * * BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 25 of 33 * * * Commissioned Boiler Inspectors * * * Sec.
§§ 2884 2884 is amended to read:
The VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 11 of 18 module shall include education on any State or utility incentives relevant to the profession.
[Repealed.] * * * BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 26 of 33 * * * Electricians * * * Sec.
§§ 905 905 is amended to read:
The module VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 12 of 18 shall explain how the work of the profession or trade intersects with the energy codes and affects the energy, air flow, and moisture management dynamics of the building as an integrated system and include education on any State or utility incentives relevant to the profession.
(2) The Commissioner shall consider any recommendations on these education modules provided by relevant stakeholders and approve education modules in consultation with the Agency of Natural Resources and the BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 27 of 33 Department of Public Service.
§§ 2193 2193 is amended to read:
EXAMINATIONS, EDUCATION, AND FEES VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 13 of 18 * * * (f) In addition to other education requirements of this subchapter, the Commissioner shall require each applicant to complete an education module regarding the State’s energy goals and how the plumbing profession can further those goals.
The module shall explain how the work of the profession or trade intersects with the energy codes and affects the energy, air flow, and moisture BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 28 of 33 management dynamics of the building as an integrated system and include education on any State or utility incentives relevant to the profession.
(2) The Commissioner shall consider any recommendations on these education modules provided by relevant stakeholders and approve education modules in consultation with the Agency of Natural Resources and the VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 14 of 18 Department of Public Service.
On or before November 1, 2028, the Office shall submit a report with its recommendations to the House Committees on Energy and Digital Infrastructure and on Government Operations and Military BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 29 of 33 Affairs and the Senate Committees on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs and on Natural Resources and Energy.
§§ 51 51 is amended to read:
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 15 of 18 (k) Transitional safe harbor compliance.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 30 of 33 (3) The State shall not bring an enforcement action under this section based solely on the use of the 2020 RBES compliance path for a building described in subdivision (1) of this subsection, and no damages, penalties, or other relief shall be awarded in an action brought under subsection (g) of this section based solely on such use.
§§ 53 53 is amended to read:
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 16 of 18 (i) Transitional safe harbor compliance.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 31 of 33 (3) The State shall not bring an enforcement action under this section based solely on the use of the 2020 version of the CBES for a building described in subdivision (1) of this subsection.
§§ 3101 3101 is amended to read:
Such codes and regulations may include provisions relating to building materials, VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 17 of 18 structural design, passageways, stairways and exits, heating systems, fire protection procedures, and such other matters as may be reasonably necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, but excluding electrical installations subject to regulation under 26 V.S.A.
BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 32 of 33 (c) When any municipality adopts or amends a building code, it shall impose requirements consistent with the current rules and standards adopted by the Commissioner of Public Safety under 20 V.S.A.
VT LEG #388305 v.1 AS PASSED BY HOUSE H.718 Page 18 of 18 * * * Appropriations * * * Sec.
APPROPRIATIONS Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary:
(1) In fiscal year 2027, the sum of $200,000.00 is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Service for the purpose of funding, as part of the energy efficiency utilities’ 2027–2029 Demand Resource Plans, consultation and technical support to municipalities that elect to adopt and enforce the Residential Building Energy Standards and the Commercial Building Energy Standards.
(2) In fiscal year 2027, the sum of $200,000.00 is appropriated from the General Fund to the Office of Professional Regulation to support the Residential Contractor Registry Task Force established in Sec.
3 of this act with the goal of identifying a consumer-oriented agency or organization to BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE H.718 Page 33 of 33 host a website to raise public awareness of the residential contractor registry;
providing funding to that agency or organization to launch and manage the website on or before December 31, 2027 and supporting the Office of Professional Regulation in the development of voluntary certifications.
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The bill establishes a framework for the adoption of a residential building code and creates a task force to enhance the effectiveness of the residential contractor registry in Vermont.
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3 V.S.A. § 138
Beginning January 1, 2028, and every 3 years thereafter, the Office shall review these education modules, consider recommendations by relevant stakeholders, and update the modules as necessary.
This adds a requirement for periodic review and updating of education modules related to state energy goals.
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20 V.S.A. § 2731
The education module shall be not more than two hours and shall be required as a condition of initial certification and certification renewal. The module shall explain how the work of the profession or trade intersects with the energy codes and affects the energy, air flow, and moisture management dynamics of the building as an integrated system and include education on any State or utility incentives relevant to the profession.
This mandates that certain certificants complete an energy goals education module in relation to their certification.
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20 V.S.A. § 2731
The Commissioner shall require each of the following certificants to complete an education module regarding the State’s energy goals and how each certificant’s specific profession can further those goals.
This expands the requirement for completing energy goals education modules to include all specified certificants.
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3 V.S.A. § 138
The education module for license renewal shall provide any updates on the State’s energy goals and any updates regarding corresponding State energy programs applicable to the profession.
This specifies that the renewal education module must include updates on energy goals and programs.
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3 V.S.A. § 138
The Office shall consider any recommendations on these education modules provided by relevant stakeholders and approve education modules in consultation with the Agency of Natural Resources and the Department of Public Service.
This adds a requirement for the Office to consult stakeholders when approving education modules.
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The Director shall submit the report with the recommendation to the House Committees on Energy and Digital Infrastructure and on General and Housing and the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs.
This establishes a reporting requirement to various legislative committees regarding the adoption of a residential building code.
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There is created the Residential Contractor Registry Task Force to improve the existing residential contractor registry and expedite the creation of certain voluntary certifications.
This creates a new task force focused on improving the residential contractor registry.
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The Task Force shall advise OPR on ways to address shortcomings in the existing residential contractor registry, including improving public-facing web presence.
This adds responsibilities for the task force to improve the residential contractor registry.
Action History
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Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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Read third time and passed
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Action Calendar: Third Reading
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Action Calendar: Third Reading
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Third Reading ordered
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Which was agreed to on a Roll Call Passed -- Needed 71 of 141 to Pass -- Yeas = 83, Nays = 58
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Report of Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure, as amended, agreed to
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Rep. Higley of Lowell demanded yeas and nays
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Report of Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure amended as recommended by Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Kascenska of Burke recommended for the Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Campbell of St. Johnsbury reported for the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
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Read second time
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Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
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Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
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Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
Sponsors
- R. Scott Campbell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- R. Scott Campbell Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (189)
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 73 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 2 | 47 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Progressive/Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican/Democrat | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 83 | 58 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 39% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (149)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Casey | — | Yea |
| Hooper | — | Yea |
| White | — | Yea |
| White | — | Yea |
| Casey | — | Nay |
| Abbey Duke | Democrat | Yea |
| Alice M. M Emmons | Democrat | Yea |
| Alyssa Black | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy D Sheldon | Democrat | Yea |
| Angela Arsenault | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Rachelson | Democrat | Yea |
| Bram Kleppner | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Minier | Democrat | Yea |
| Bridget M Burkhardt | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Ode | Democrat | Yea |
| Charles A Kimbell | Democrat | Yea |
| Chea Waters Evans | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Morrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Daisy Berbeco | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel A Noyes | Democrat | Nay |
| Dara Torre | Democrat | Yea |
| David K Durfee | Democrat | Yea |
| David W Yacovone | Democrat | Nay |
| Doug Bishop | Democrat | Yea |
| Edward "Teddy" Waszazak | Democrat | Yea |
| Edye Graning | Democrat | Yea |
| Ela Chapin | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth L Burrows | Democrat | Yea |
| Emilie K Kornheiser | Democrat | Yea |
| Emilie Krasnow | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily Carris Duncan | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily J Long | Democrat | Yea |
| Erin Brady | Democrat | Yea |
| Esme Cole | Democrat | Yea |
| Gayle S Pezzo | Democrat | Yea |
| Golrang "Rey" Garofano | Democrat | Yea |
| Herb Olson | Democrat | Yea |
| Ian Goodnow | Democrat | Yea |
| James W Masland | Democrat | Yea |
| Jill L Krowinski | Democrat | Not Voting |
| John K O'Brien | Democrat | Yea |
| John L Bartholomew | Democrat | Yea |
| Jonathan Cooper | Democrat | Yea |
| Jubilee McGill | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen Lueders | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen N Dolan | Democrat | Yea |
| Kate Lalley | Democrat | Yea |
| Kate McCann | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kate Nugent | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen C James | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin "Coach" B Christie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kristi C Morris | Democrat | Yea |
| Larry Satcowitz | Democrat | Yea |
| Leanne Harple | Democrat | Yea |
| Leonora Dodge | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Leslie Goldman | Democrat | Yea |
| Lori Houghton | Democrat | Yea |
| Lucy Boyden | Democrat | Nay |
| Marc B Mihaly | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J LaLonde | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary E. E Howard | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary-Katherine A Stone | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew J Birong | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Mrowicki | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael N Hoyt | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Nigro | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Bos-Lun | Democrat | Yea |
| Mollie S. S Burke | Democrat | Yea |
| Monique Priestley | Democrat | Yea |
| Peter C Conlon | Democrat | Yea |
| Phil Pouech | Democrat | Yea |
| R. Scott Campbell | Democrat | Yea |
| Rebecca Holcombe | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Robin P Scheu | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah "Sarita" C Austin | Democrat | Yea |
| Saudia LaMont | Democrat | Yea |
| Shawn Sweeney | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa A Wood | Democrat | Yea |
| Thomas S Stevens | Democrat | Yea |
| Tiffany Bluemle | Democrat | Yea |
| Timothy R. R Corcoran II | Democrat | Nay |
| Trevor J Squirrell | Democrat | Yea |
| Wendy A Critchlow | Democrat | Yea |
| William "Will" Greer | Democrat | Yea |
| Zon Eastes | Democrat | Yea |
| Anne B. B Donahue | Independent | Nay |
| Jed Lipsky | Independent | Nay |
| Joseph Parsons | Independent | Nay |
| Laura H Sibilia | Independent | Yea |
| Troy Headrick | Independent | Yea |
| Brian J Cina | Progressive/Democrat | Yea |
| Chloe Tomlinson | Progressive/Democrat | Yea |
| Kate Logan | Progressive/Democrat | Not Voting |
| Allen "Penny" R Demar | Republican | Nay |
| Anthony "Tony" Micklus | Republican | Not Voting |
| Beth M Quimby | Republican | Nay |
| Brenda Steady | Republican | Nay |
| Carolyn W Branagan | Republican | Nay |
| Chris A Taylor | Republican | Nay |
| Chris A Taylor | Republican | Nay |
| Chris Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Keyser | Republican | Nay |
| Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard | Republican | Nay |
| Christopher Howland | Republican | Nay |
| David "Dave" Bosch | Republican | Nay |
| Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin | Republican | Nay |
| Debra L Powers | Republican | Nay |
| Eileen G Dickinson | Republican | Nay |
| Eric Maguire | Republican | Nay |
| Francis M McFaun | Republican | Nay |
| Gina M Galfetti | Republican | Nay |
| Gregory "Greg" Burtt | Republican | Nay |
| Jack H Brigham | Republican | Nay |
| James A Gregoire | Republican | Nay |
| John Kascenska | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph "Joe" Luneau | Republican | Nay |
| Joshua Dobrovich | Republican | Nay |
| Kenneth "Ken" L Wells | Republican | Nay |
| Kenneth W Goslant | Republican | Nay |
| Kevin C Winter | Republican | Nay |
| Larry Labor | Republican | Nay |
| Leland J Morgan | Republican | Nay |
| Lisa A Hango | Republican | Nay |
| Mark A Higley | Republican | Nay |
| Martha A Feltus | Republican | Nay |
| Mary A. A Morrissey | Republican | Nay |
| Matt E Walker | Republican | Nay |
| Michael "Mike" Southworth | Republican | Nay |
| Michael "Mike" Tagliavia | Republican | Nay |
| Michael Boutin | Republican | Nay |
| Michael J Marcotte | Republican | Nay |
| Michael R Morgan | Republican | Nay |
| Patricia A McCoy | Republican | Nay |
| Richard J Bailey | Republican | Not Voting |
| Richard M Nelson | Republican | Nay |
| Rob North | Republican | Nay |
| Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas "Tom" F Charlton | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas B Burditt | Republican | Nay |
| Todd Nielsen | Republican | Not Voting |
| VL L Coffin IV | Republican | Nay |
| Wayne A Laroche | Republican | Nay |
| William P Canfield | Republican | Nay |
| Woodman H Page | Republican | Nay |
| Zachary J Harvey | Republican | Nay |
| Alicia Malay | Republican/Democrat | Nay |
| Ashley R Bartley | Republican/Democrat | Nay |
| Thomas Oliver | Republican/Democrat | Nay |
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- Who sponsors H 718?
- H 718 is sponsored by R. Scott Campbell (Democrat).
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- This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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