H0943

An act relating to municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays

Introduced·3/17/26
Uced Text

Vermont H0943 transfers permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays from the Public Utility Commission to municipalities.

Vermont H0943 proposes to transfer the permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays from the Public Utility Commission to municipalities. The bill mandates public notice of applications, including to adjoining landowners, 15 days before a public hearing is held. This change aims to streamline the permitting process and involve local communities in renewable energy decisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 20

9:00 AM

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure Hearing

May 20

9:05 AM

House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure