Zuckerman for VT Campaign Elevates Differences between Zuckerman and Scott on the Climate Economy

PRESS RELEASE: August 25, 2020

Zuckerman for VT Campaign Elevates Differences between Zuckerman and Scott on the Climate Economy

MONTPELIER: Today, at a press conference in Montpelier - briefly interrupted by a summer shower - the Zuckerman for Vermont campaign drew clear lines between Lt. Governor Zuckerman’s plan for a future-focused green economy and Governor Scott’s track record on climate change and the environment. 

Lt. Governor Zuckerman said: 

“The differences between my and the current Governor’s record on climate policy are clear. Under his administration, 500 solar jobs were lost - prior to COVID. Vermont’s commitment to fulfilling the Climate Commission’s recommendations has been woefully inadequate. He has opposed local renewables and storage. Whereas I want to move forward. I want to invest in Vermont and Vermonters. I want to create jobs in this growing industry. I want to build a better future. A stronger Vermont.”

Lt. Governor Zuckerman was joined by:

Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Co-chair, Climate Solutions Caucus

Linda Gray, Board Member for Vermont Conservation Voters

Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont 

Nils Behn, CEO Aegis Renewable Energy

Ben Gordesky, DC Energy Innovations

Rachel Stevens, Sierra Club Vermont Chapter Chair

During the press conference, Lt. Governor Zuckerman received the endorsement of Vermont Conservation Voters from Linday Gray. Nils Behn and Ben Gordesky, both representing small Vermont businesses, shared the impact of continued regulations that have caused them to reduce their workforce and scale back projects. 

The campaign also released the graphic below on social media and in an email to supporters highlighting those policy differences.

For the Lieutenant Governor’s full remarks, please email kelt@zuckermanforvt.com

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