Vermont data center bill fails in legislative session

Vermont data center bill fails in legislative session

News ClipBennington Banner·VT·6/17/2026

This commentary from Bennington Banner discusses the failure of Vermont's data center bill (H.727) during the recent legislative session. Vermonters for a Clean Environment (VCE) participated in its development, but the bill ultimately failed, with the title suggesting "extortion and pollution" as reasons. Governor Scott's role in the outcome is also implied.

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Gov: Governor Scott, Vermont Legislature
"This past legislative session, Vermonters for a Clean Environment (VCE) participated in the development of a responsible data center bill, H.727. Despite these efforts, Governor Scott