Lawmakers probe whether data centers escape Act 250 oversight as committee considers H.0727 Committee discussion of H.0727 focused on whether data centers would trigger Act 250, the PUC CPG process, or neither; witnesses warned a 'gap' could leave mid‑sized facilities subject only to local review and proposed options including a targeted jurisdictional trigger, delayed contract issuance, or site‑specific limitations.

Lawmakers are raising alarms over potential loopholes in data center oversight that could leave mid-sized facilities escaping vital reviews—what's at stake for Vermont?

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