Committee reviews H.727 edits to tightly limit PUC role on data center siting, call for new large-load contracts The House Energy committee reviewed Department of Public Service edits to H.727 proposing a new "large load service equity contract" for data centers above 20 MW to allocate costs to the facility and keep rate regulation and generation siting with the PUC while leaving land-use siting to Act 250; members raised questions about decommissioning, potential siting gaps and public participation.

Vermont's House Energy committee is reshaping the future of data centers with new contracts that could redefine cost allocation and jurisdiction—what's at stake for ratepayers?

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San Francisco Partners with Developer to Place Trail on Kylie Property City collaborates with developer to align trail within Kylie development for future maintenance.

Santa Clara's ambitious trail expansion plan sparks debate as city collaborates with developers to navigate utility needs and urban complexities.

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