House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure

 

AGENDA

 

Room 32 and Zoom

January 12, 2026 - January 16, 2026

Last Updated 1/16/2026 9:35 AM

 

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at

https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-energy-and-digital-infrastructure.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

10:00 AM                   House Floor

Followed by mandatory training.

 

12:15 PM                   Lunch and Caucuses

 

1:00 PM                   2025 Climate Action Plan

Priority Recommendations + Greenhouse Gas Reporting Memo

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Jane Lazorchak, Program Manager of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources

 

2:00 PM                   Joint Information Technology Oversight Committee

Update and Overview. This is a Joint Meeting with Senate Institutions and will be held in Room 32. It will be livestreamed on House Energy and Digital Infrastructure's Youtube Channel.

Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Sen. Robert Plunkett, Senator, Senate Committee on Institutions

 

3:00 PM                   H. 527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Walk-through of 30 V.S.A & 248a

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

4:00 PM                   H. 601 - An act relating to the Clean Energy Standard

Introduction

Rep. Patricia McCoy, Sponsor

Rep. Michael "Mike" Southworth, Sponsor

 

4:30 PM                   Adjourn

 

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

9:00 AM                   H. 527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Public Utilities Commission Testimony

Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission

Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service

 

10:30 AM                   Consolidated Communications (Fidium): Application to Discontinue Legacy Voice Service

Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service

James Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service

 

12:00 PM                   Lunch

 

1:00 PM                   H. 527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Wireless Provider Testimonies

Jeremy Crandall, Assistant Vice President State Legislative Affairs, CTIA - The Wireless Association

Ryan Clark, Director of External Affairs, AT&T

Stephanie Lee, Vice President, New England State and Local Government Affairs, Verizon Wireless

 

3:00 PM                   House Floor

Followed by Caucus of the Whole

 

4:30 PM                   Adjourn

 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

9:00 AM                   Municipal Utilities: Fiscal Health and Oversight

Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission

Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service

Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority

Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light

 

12:00 PM                   Lunch

 

1:00 PM                   H. 527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Vermonters for a Clean Environment Testimony

Annette Smith, Executive  Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment

 

3:00 PM                   House Floor

 

4:30 PM                   Adjourn

 

Friday, January 16, 2026

9:30 AM                   House Floor

 

10:00 AM                   H.598

Introduction

Rep. Kathleen James, Bill Sponsor

 

10:15 AM                   H.600

Introduction

Rep. Kathleen James, Bill Sponsor

 

10:30 AM                   H.631

Introduction

Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Bill Sponsor

 

10:45 AM                   H.651

Introduction

Rep. Christopher Morrow, Bill Sponsor

 

11:00 AM                   Security Training

This will not be livestreamed due to sensitive content

 

12:00 PM                   Lunch

 

1:00 PM                   H. 527 - An act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. § 248a

Vermont League of Cities and Towns Testimony

Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

 

4:30 PM                   Adjourn

 

ATTENTION WITNESSES

 

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If you have any questions or comments, please contact

 Alex Michalka at Alex.Michalka@vtleg.gov