I couldn't agree more with Nick's post. We must vote against Ballot Question No. 2 - Carbon Impact Fee.

Of particular importance to electricity generation and Burlington's so called "Net Zero by 2030" plan is the section in Nick's posting on the McNeil plant located here in the ONE:

"Proponents of this question will tell you that this project has nothing to do with the McNeil Generating Station, but the carbon impact fee as written represents a last ditch effort to make the proposed district energy project economically viable after repeated attempts to advance the project have been rejected due to a lack of financial viability. Burning wood emits more carbon dioxide per unit of energy produced than burning fossil fuels, emits other air pollutants harmful to human health, and causes destruction and impairment of the biodiversity of our forests. The McNeil plant is the largest stationary source of greenhouse gas and other harmful air pollutants in Vermont. Rather than prop-up the plant, the City should begin planning for the retirement of the aging, polluting plant.

The documentary film Burned, which will be shown Sunday, debunks Burlington Electric's bogus claims that burning wood biomass is a "carbon neutral" climate solution. Please consider joining us this Sunday. For more information or to get involved email us at StopVTBiomass@gmail.com.

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