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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont eliminates aesthetics review requirement for new energy projects seeking permits
Last action · January 13, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital InfrastructureSponsor: Christopher Morrow
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What This Bill Would Do
Vermont house bill 651 removes aesthetics as a required evaluation criterion for new energy projects seeking a from the Public Utility Commission, effective July 1, 2026.
Who It Would Affect
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energy project developers
Public Utility Commission
The commission is relieved of the duty to make findings regarding aesthetics for in-state energy facilities.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
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