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VT H0593
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laura Sibilia
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AI Summary
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Requires Public Utility Commission approval for any agreement entered into by the Department of Public Service concerning interregional transmission projects and interconnections
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Amends 30 V.S.A. § 2 regarding Department of Public Service powers
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Maintains existing Department authority to advance positions in regional electric system forums (FERC, ISO New England) consistent with Vermont's statutory energy policies
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Preserves Department's ability to enter agreements that reasonably advance statutory energy goals, but adds new oversight layer for interregional transmission matters
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
An act relating to Public Utility Commission approval of interregional transmission agreements
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
1/7/2026