S.65

An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Sponsors: Sen. Anne Watson , Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sen. Rebecca White

Location: Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Last Recorded Action: 4/1/2025 - Committed to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on motion of Senator Baruth

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:15 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Draft Introduction and Walk through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor

10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Ben Edergly Walsh

10:15 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Burlington Electric Perspective

Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department

10:45 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Efficiency Vermont Prospective

Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:30 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

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S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission

10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department

11:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
Jackie Pratt, General Manager, Green Mountain Stowe Electric Department

Friday, February 21, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Review new language

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont

10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont

11:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Committee Discussion Mark up and Possible Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

9:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes

10:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers

10:15 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission

Friday, March 14, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

11:00 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:55 AM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Committee Discussion and Vote

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

2:00 PM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Introduction and Walk-through

Sen. Anne Watson, Bill Sponsor, Senator
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:40 PM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Coop
Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA
Michael Lazorchak, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Stowe Electric Department
Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
Tim Perrin, Director of Energy Management, VGS
Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont

5:00 PM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance

5:10 PM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Gregg Farber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont

5:15 PM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Amendment walk-through and discussion

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Addison County
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association
Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Friday, March 21, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

3:15 PM

S.65 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Walk-through and Vote

Sen. Anne Watson, Bill Sponsor, Senator
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel