AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Center Guardrails: Vermont lawmakers are again pressing for stronger rules on large data centers after Gov. Phil Scott vetoed H.727. The proposals addressed electricity costs, water use, pollution, public reporting and cleanup obligations, as critics warn existing safeguards may not keep pace with the industry. Land Use and Flooding: Central Vermont’s regional plan includes housing targets and areas that could qualify for Act 250 exemptions, prompting residents to question development in flood corridors. Clean Energy: SunCommon has brought back former operations director Jarred Cobb to oversee solar and battery projects, while Efficiency Vermont says award-winning business upgrades are expected to save $78 million over their lifetimes. Sustainable Building: Winooski’s new sugaring-themed hotel says it is the world’s first net-zero-energy LEED Platinum Marriott; its design features Vermont lumber and a nearby riverfront nature preserve. Farm Resilience: NOFA-VT is accepting applications for grants of up to $5,000 per farm for projects that strengthen long-term farm and community resilience.
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