Episode #24
What Happens If Vermont Misses Its Climate Targets? with Matt Cota
On this episode, Matt Cota, owner of Meadow Hill, UVM instructor, former South Burlington city councilor, and member of the Vermont Climate Council, joins Inside Housing Vermont to discuss the systems that power Vermont’s homes, vehicles, and economy. The conversation covers heating oil, propane, heat pumps, EV adoption, fuel prices, and how Vermont’s climate and energy policies affect homeowners, businesses, and the state’s transportation network. Matt also shares his perspective on Vermont’s emissions mandates, the challenges of transitioning away from fossil fuels, the realities of heating homes through Vermont winters, and how energy policy connects to housing, affordability, and population growth. The episode closes with his thoughts on Vermont’s primary system, political representation, and campaign spending.
