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VT S0205

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca White

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Moratorium prohibits operation, site preparation, or construction of AI data centers in Vermont until July 1, 2030
  • "AI data center" defined as a facility requiring greater than 100 megawatts of new load dedicated to AI inference, training, simulation, or synthetic data generation
  • Public Utility Commission must investigate and report findings to the legislature by January 15, 2027 on impacts of AI data centers and recommended regulatory framework
  • Required study considerations include energy load, water consumption, environmental impacts, grid reliability, cost allocation to protect ratepayers from increased energy costs, and economic effects
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance

1/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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