House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure Room 32

The House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure considers matters relating to energy, utilities, telecommunications, broadband, information technology, cybersecurity, and other similar policies.

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive report of Canvassing Committee

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Lunch

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

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Friday, January 10, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes after Floor

Committee Discussion

Overview and Introduction of Committee Responsibilities

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Department of Public Service Overview

Overview and Introduction

• Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  
• Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
  

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

All members: House Chamber

After Training

Party Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Climate Action Office

• Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:30 AM

Agency of Natural Resources

• Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Charles Martin, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Andrea Shortsleeve, Interim Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Security Briefing

This meeting will not be live streamed due to the sensitive content

• Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  
• John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  
• Joe Tremblay, Officer, Capitol Police Department
  

2:00 PM

Global Warming Solutions Act (Act 153 of 2020): Review

The House Committee on Environment will be joining the testimony remotely

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Act 18 Review

Joint hearing with Senate Natural Resources and Energy
Hearing will be held in the Pavilion Building, Room 267 and will be livestreamed on the Senate Natural Resources and Energy YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAxisSP5q5VadHDrMdMcyg/featured

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:45 AM

Clean Heat Report

• Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Clean Heat Standard Equity Report

• Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

11:10 AM

Technical Advisory Group

• Rick Weston, Principal and Director of Policy, The Regulatory Assistance Project
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Energy Action Network: Vermont Energy Overview

• Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:15 AM

Committee Business

House Rules and Committee Procedure Review

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
  

11:00 AM

Vermont’s Public Records Act: Overview

• Tucker Anderson, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Budget Adjustment Act

Fiscal Year 2025 Discussion

• Jim Harrison, House Committee on Appropriations
  

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Public Utility Commission

Overview and introduction to the PUC

• Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  

2:30 PM

Committee Training

Discrimination Prevention for members of the General Assembly

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Utilities 101

Overview of regulated utilities and regulators in Vermont

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Telecommunications

Overview of the regulatory and market landscape for telephone (voice) service in Vermont

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion of guiding principles for committee

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Broadband

Overview of the regulatory and market landscape for broadband service in Vermont

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

Joint Assembly regarding Governor Scott's education reform proposal

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Committee Orientation

Overview: Agency of Digital Services and Joint Information Technology Oversight Committee

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:45 AM

State of Vermont Information Technology (IT) Systems

Overview of Agency of Digital Services and State Information Technology Systems

• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

11:00 AM

ISO New England

Introduction and overview: Regional electricity grid

• Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

State of Vermont Information Technology (IT) Systems

Oversight of Major State Information Technology Projects

• Lisa Gauvin, JFO Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Ethics, Rules and Decorum Training

For all House members

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Electric Utilities

Green Mountain Power: Introduction and Overview

• Mike Burke, Vice President of Field Operations, Green Mountain Power
  
• Candace Morgan, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive, Green Mountain Power
  

10:30 AM

Electric Utilities

Introduction and Overview

• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  

11:30 AM

Vermont Public Power Supply Authority

Introduction and overview: municipal and cooperative electric utilities

• Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Introduction

Vermont Electric Power Company: Introduction and Overview

• Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
  

2:30 PM

Electric Utilities

Burlington Electric Department: Introduction and Overview

• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
  

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint House-Senate Assembly to receive Governor Scott's proposed FY26 budget

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont's Electricity Overview and Regulation

Introduction and overview

• TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
  

11:00 AM

Committee Introduction

Introduction and overview

• Ellie de Villiers, President, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
  
• Christa Shute, Executive Director, NEK Broadband
  
• Rob Vietzke, Program Administrator, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Introduction

Introduction and overview

• Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
  
• Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  

2:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Discussion of guiding principles for committee

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Committee Introduction

Vermont Gas Systems: Introduction and overview

• Dylan Giambatista, Director of Public Affairs, Vermont Gas Systems
  
• Neale Lunderville, President & CEO, Vermont Gas Systems
  

9:45 AM

Renewable Energy Standard

Introduction and Overview

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:45 AM

Electric Utilities

Global Foundries: Introduction and overview

• Jeffrey Cram, Senior Manager and Deputy Director of Facilities Engineering, GlobalFoundries
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Efficiency Vermont

Introduction and overview

• Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 31, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

FirstNet

Introduction and overview: federal telecommunications public safety program

• Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Corey Chase, Director, Radio Technology Services, Department of Public Service
  
• Ryan Clark, Director of External Affairs, AT&T
  
• Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  
• Nick Scherman, Lobbyist, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

• Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
  
• Mary Jo Krowlewski, Utility Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  
• Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Barry Murphy, Energy Efficiency Program Specialist, Department of Public Service, Energy Planning and Resources Divison
  
• Elizabeth Schilling, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

Introduction

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor
  

1:10 PM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

Introduction

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor
  

1:20 PM

H.121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service

Introduction

• Rep. Christopher Morrow, Bill Sponsor
  

2:00 PM

Impact of Tariffs on Vermont Energy Prices

• Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

2:30 PM

Electricity 101

Renewable Energy Standard

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Public Service Department
  

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Updates

IT System Introduction and Overview

• Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:00 AM

Introduction

Overview of recent reports from the State Auditor

• Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.88 - An act relating to a prohibition on utility disconnections during periods of extreme heat

Introduction

• Rep. Kate McCann, Bill Sponsor
  

2:10 PM

H.16 - An act relating to repealing the Affordable Heat Act

Introduction

• Jim Harrison, Bill Sponsor
  

2:20 PM

H.52 - An act relating to changing the greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements to goals

Introduction

• Jim Harrison, Bill Sponsor
  

2:30 PM

H.62 - An act relating to repealing the Global Warming Solutions Act

Introduction

• Rep. Mark Higley, Bill Sponsor
  

2:40 PM

H.65 - An act relating to revoking Vermont’s use of California’s Clean Air Act waiver

Introduction

• Rep. Mark Higley, Bill Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Department for Children and Families

IT System: Introduction and Overview
Child Development Division Information System
Child Welfare Information System in Family Services

• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Karolyn Long, Director of Operations, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  
• Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  
• Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  
• Carlie Thibault, Quality Assurance Administrator, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  

11:00 AM

Department of Corrections Updates

IT System Introduction and Overview

• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Travis Denton, Director of Facilities, Department of Corrections
  
• Chrysta Murray, Operational Systems Unit Director, Department of Corrections
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Renewable Energy Vermont

• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  

1:45 PM

Efficiency Vermont

Energy Burden Report

• Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
  
• David Westman, Director of Regulatory and State Agency Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 7, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Net Metering and Standard Offer

Introduction and Overview

• Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Public Safety Communications Task Force

Introduction and Overview

• Barbara Neal, Co-Chair, Public Safety Communications Task Force
  

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

Vermont Legislature: Information Technology

Introduction and Overview

• Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Information Technology
  

2:30 PM

Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association

Introduction and Overview

• Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  

3:15 PM

Telecom 101

Introduction to the 10-year telecommunications plan

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Energy Efficiency Facility Updates

• Adam Kane, Executive Director, Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
  

10:00 AM

Benefits of the Renewable Energy Standard

Emission reductions, social cost of carbon

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

Bill walk-through

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:40 PM

H.88 - An act relating to a prohibition on utility disconnections during periods of extreme heat

Bill walk-through

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:20 PM

H.121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service

Bill walk-through

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Draft Committee Bill, Agency of Digital Services

Bill walk-through on State IT projects and reporting

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

Bill walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

• Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
  
• Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  

10:30 AM

H.121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service

• Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
  
• Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  

11:00 AM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

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

11:30 AM

H.121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

10 Year Telecommunications Plan

Joint hearing with Senate Finance. This will be held in Room 10 and will be live streamed on the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure YouTube channel

• Alex Kelley, Director of Broadband Consulting, Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc.
  
• Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 14, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

• Sean Brown, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  

11:00 AM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

• Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  

11:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

• Anissa Reed, Director, CTIA - The Wireless Association
  

1:30 PM

H.121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service

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

2:00 PM

Security Briefing

Executive Session
This will not be livestreamed due to sensitive content

• Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

1:45 PM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

• Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
  

3:00 PM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

• Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State
  
• David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
  

3:30 PM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

IT Project Reporting

• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  

9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

• Jim Harrison, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  

10:30 AM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

IT Project Reporting

• Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  

11:15 AM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

IT Project Reporting

• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Committee Discussion

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons
  
• Jim Harrison, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Rep. John Kascenska, House Committee on Appropriations
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

• Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  

9:30 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

• Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

10:00 AM

Affordable Broadband Program

• Casey Winterson, Director of Economic and Community Based Services, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

IT Project Reporting
Committee Discussion and Markup

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 21, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

IT Project Reporting
Bill Markup, Discussion, and Possible Vote

• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

Bill Markup and Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

H.196 - An act relating to energy efficiency utility jurisdiction

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Bill Sponsor
  

2:15 PM

H.155 - An act relating to the Standard Offer Program

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Dara Torre, Bill Sponsor
  

2:30 PM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

Bill Introduction

• Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Bill Sponsor
  

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Review Committee memo to House Committee on Appropriations

• Amy Shollenberger, Action Circles
  

2:30 PM

IT Overview

UI Modernization Project

• Andrea DeLaBruere, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Scott Dolan, Agriculture Weights & Measures Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Review Committee memo to House Committee on Appropriations and possible vote

10:00 AM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

• Stacy Gibson-Grandfield, Director, Enterprise Project Management Office, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Jonathan Kelley, Agency Chief of Staff, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

11:30 AM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

Committee Discussion and Bill Mark-up

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Review Committee Memo to House Committee on Appropriations and Vote

2:30 PM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Global Warming Solutions Act (Act 153 of 2020): Review

• Jennifer Rushlow, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  

10:00 AM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

IT Project Reporting
Committee Discussion

• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

H.216 - An act relating to authorizing the Clean Heat Standard rules

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Bill Sponsor
  

11:15 AM

H.224 - An act relating to establishing a thermal benefits charge

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Bill Sponsor
  

11:30 AM

H.226 - An act relating to conducting a Clean Heat Standard study

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Bill Sponsor
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.287 - An act relating to a consortium on nuclear power feasibility

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Robert Hooper, Bill Sponsor
  

2:00 PM

H.277 - An act relating to weatherization funding and weatherization workforce recruitment

Bill Introduction

• Rep. James Masland, Bill Sponsor
  

2:15 PM

H.278 - An act relating to a plan on energy storage development

Bill Introduction

• Rep. James Masland, Bill Sponsor
  

2:30 PM

H.279 - An act relating to sharing the costs of electric grid upgrades

Bill Introduction

• Rep. James Masland, Bill Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

H.159 - An act relating to repealing the Renewable Energy Standard

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Rob North, Bill Sponsor
  

30 Minutes After Floor

H.265 - An act relating to prohibiting the imposition of convenience fees on online municipal utility payments

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
  

11:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

Committee Discussion and Bill Markup

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

Committee Discussion, Markup, and Possible Vote

• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Government Oversight: State IT Systems

Business Services, Campaign Finance, Lobbyist Information, and Vermont Election Management Systems

• Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• David Hall, Director of Business Services, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  

2:30 PM

Government Oversight: State IT Systems

Vermont Judiciary IT

• Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Marcia Schels, Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Vermont Judiciary
  

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Vermont Climate and Health Alliance

Vermont Health Professionals on Climate Related Health Issues

• John Ajamie, Vermont Climate & Health Alliance
  
• Dan Quinlan, Vermont Climate & Health Alliance
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.125 - An act relating to reporting on the energy transition

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:45 AM

H.289 - An act relating to affordable climate initiatives

Bill Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Youth Climate Lobby

Introduction and overview

• Dalia Cohn, Burr and Burton Academy Student, Climate Council Youth Rep for Rural Resilience, Youth Lobby
  
• Cora Potts, Harwood Union High School, Youth Lobby
  
• Quincy Sabick, Vergennes High School Student, Climate Council Youth Rep for Cross Sector Mitigation, Youth Lobby
  
• Jane Schaefer, Harwood Union High School, Youth Lobby
  

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Friday, March 14, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Government Oversight: State IT Systems

eFinance: School finance and personnel data systems

• Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  
• Ted Gates, Education Finanace Manager, Agency of Education
  
• Jennifer Hicks, Data Management and Analysis Division Director, Agency of Education
  
• Zoie Saunders, Secretary, Agency of Education
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.289 - An act relating to affordable climate initiatives

Walk-through (Continued)

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Public Safety Communications Task Force

Background and Overview

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:30 PM

Vermont Public Safety Communications System

Options and Plan Recommendations from Draft Report, Version 2

• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Barbara Neal, Co-Chair, Public Safety Communications Task Force
  

3:00 PM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

• John Bergmayer, Legal Director, Public Knowledge
  

3:30 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Bill Introduction

• Sen. Anne Watson, Bill Sponsor
  

4:00 PM

FY26 Budget

Committee Discussion

• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Comprehensive Energy Plan

2022 Comprehensive Energy Plan Introduction and Overview

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

10:30 AM

H.289 - An act relating to affordable climate initiatives

2021 Climate Action Plan Introduction and Overview

• Jane Lazorchak, Program Manager of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility

Introduction and overview

• Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  
• Emily Foster, Director of People and Planet Impact, Burton Snowboards
  
• Jennifer Kimmich, The Alchemist
  
• Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
  

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY26 Budget

Committee Discussion and Vote

9:00 AM

H.289 - An act relating to affordable climate initiatives

Vermont Climate Council: Member roles and responsibilities

• Richard Cowart, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  
• Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.278 - An act relating to a plan on energy storage development

• Zakia El Omari, Senior Transmission Planning Engineer, Vermont Electric Power Company
  
• Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
  

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Friday, March 21, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.278 - An act relating to a plan on energy storage development

Bill Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:15 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Bill Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  

2:00 PM

H.394 - An act relating to renewable energy generation

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Amy Sheldon, Bill Sponsor
  

2:15 PM

H.327 - An act relating to labor requirements for certain energy projects

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Bill Sponsor
  

2:25 PM

H.352 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy for Communities Program

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Bill Sponsor
  

2:35 PM

H.353 - An act relating to updates to the State energy policy

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Bill Sponsor
  

2:45 PM

H.354 - An act relating to a thermal efficiency benefits charge

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Kate Logan, Bill Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.289 - An act relating to affordable climate initiatives

Testimony Continued

• Richard Cowart, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  
• Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  

3:00 PM

Act 148 of 2024: Recommendations to the General Assembly Regarding a Cap-and-Invest Program

Introduction, Overview, and Climate Infrastructure Financing

• Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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9:00 AM

Vermont Climate Action Plan

Rural Communities and the Climate Action Plan

• Chris Campany, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  

10:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Title 30, Sec. 248 of the Certificate of Public Good Process

• Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
  
• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

11:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Role of Municipalities in Solar Siting

• Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Solar for All

History, Background, and Overview

• Ethan Hinch, Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
  

9:15 AM

Solar for All

Introduction, Overview, and Federal Funding Landscape

• Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
  

10:45 AM

Act 179 of 2024: Recommendations for a Group Net Metering Successor Program

Introduction and overview

• Claire McIlvennie, Senior Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
  
• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

11:15 AM

Solar for All

• Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Director, Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

House Floor

1:00 PM

H.278 - An act relating to a plan on energy storage development

• Josh Castonguay, Vice President: Chief Innovation and Engineering Executive, Green Mountain Power
  

2:00 PM

Resilience Implementation Strategy

Introduction and Overview

• Evan Horne, Resilient Lands Coordinator, Climate Action Office, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Marian Wolz, Resilience and Adaptation Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
  

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Committee Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

2025 Common Environmental Agenda

Introduction and overview

• Dan Fingas, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  
• Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

3:30 PM

H.121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service

• Kimberly Gates, Controller, Franklin Telephone and Independent Telephone Companies
  

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

State of Vermont IT Funding

Briefing Memo: Overview and Committee Discussion

• Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• James Duffy, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:15 AM

H.394 - An act relating to renewable energy generation

Section 3 of H.394

• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  

11:00 AM

State of Vermont IT Funding

How do other states fund and plan for IT projects?

• Sean McSpaden, Principal Legislative IT Analyst, Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

State of Vermont IT Funding

• Doug Robinson, Executive Director, National Association of Chief Information Officers
  

3:30 PM

Joint Information Technology Oversight Committee

Introduction

• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Rural Broadband: Federal BEAD Funding

• Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  

9:45 AM

Rural Broadband: Federal BEAD Funding

• Ellie de Villiers, Chair, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
  
• Rob Vietzke, Program Director, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
  

10:30 AM

H.394 - An act relating to renewable energy generation

Vermont Conservation Design

• Andrea Shortsleeve, Interim Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Robert Zaino, Ecologist, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

11:15 AM

Carrier of Last Resort

State and Federal Laws

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

Consolidated Communications

• Scott Brooks, Director of State Government Affairs, Consolidated Communications
  

3:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service

Consolidated Communications

• Scott Brooks, Director of State Government Affairs, Consolidated Communications
  

3:30 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Vermont Electric Coop Community Solar Program

• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  

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Friday, April 4, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Act 154 of 2022: Vermont Environmental Justice Law

Introduction and overview

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

Act 122 of 2024: Climate Superfund Act

Walk-through of statute

• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Act 122 of 2024: Climate Superfund Act

Treasurer Update

• Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  

2:00 PM

Municipal Energy Resilience Program

• Cole Barney, Legislative Liaison, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Brian Sewell, State Energy Program Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

• Brian Evans-Mongeon, General Manager, Village of Hyde Park
  

1:30 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

• Andrew Cunningham, Director of Sales and Business Development, Southern Vermont Solar
  

1:45 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

• Jarred Cobb, General Manager, Catamount Solar
  

2:00 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

• Alexander Mintz, CEO, Power-Guru
  

2:30 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  
• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

• Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
  

9:30 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Renewable Energy for Communities Program

• Claire McIlvennie, Senior Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
  
• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

3:45 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

• Thomas Hand, Co-founder, MHG Solar
  

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.394 - An act relating to renewable energy generation

Bill Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Committee Discussion and Markup

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
  
• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  
• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Green Mountain Power
  

11:00 AM

Act 179 of 2024: Recommendations for a Group Net Metering Successor Program

• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 11, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Committee Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  

2:30 PM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

Energy Code Statute Introduction

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Weatherization

Home Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

• Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
  
• Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator, Department for Children and Families
  

10:00 AM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Richard Faesy, Energy Futures Group
  
• Zack Tyler, Energy Futures Group
  

11:00 AM

Weatherization

Capstone Community Action Agency Programs

• William Eberle, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Weatherization

Efficiency Vermont Programs

• Juliana Bortz, Program Manager, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  
• Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
  

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

State of Vermont IT Funding

• Waldo Jaquith, Government Delivery Manager, US Digital Response
  

10:00 AM

Energy Related Issues

Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network - Vermont Town Energy Committee Members

• Rowland Davis, Shelburne Energy Committee
  
• Linda Gray, Norwich Energy Committee
  
• Deirdre Holmes, Chair, Charlotte Energy Committee
  
• Steve Maier, Chair of Climate Economy Action Center, Vice Chair Middlebury Energy Committee
  
• Chuck Reiss, Chair, Hinesburg Energy Committee
  
• Kevin Thorley, Chair, Williston Energy Committee
  

11:00 AM

State of Vermont: Climate Investments

• Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
  
• Jane Lazorchak, Program Manager of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Committee Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  
• Peter Sterling, Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  

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Friday, April 18, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

State of Vermont IT Funding

• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service

• Paul Goodman, Attorney, Center for Accessible Technology
  

11:00 AM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  

3:00 PM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Sandra Vitzthum, Member, Public Policy Committee, The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter
  

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

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9:00 AM

Weatherization

• Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

10:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to affordable broadband service

• Sean Gonsalves, Senior Reporter, Editor, and Researcher, Institute for Local Self-Reliance
  

11:00 AM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Matt Bushey, Architect, American Institute of Architects
  

11:30 AM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Robert Duncan, American Institute of Architects
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

Committee Discussion and Testimony Review

3:00 PM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Enrique Bueno, Senior Engineer, ePlus Buildings
  

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Friday, April 25, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Committee Discussion and Vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Craig Peltier, Director of Asset Management and Project Design, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Jason Webster, Co-President, Owner, Huntington Homes, Inc.
  

2:00 PM

Vermont Web Portal Board

Statute Introduction

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

Data management and sharing policies

• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Web Portal Board

Introduction and overview

• Jim Lipinski, Director of Shared Services, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

10:00 AM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  

11:00 AM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  

11:45 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Possible Amendment

• Jim Harrison
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Public Records Overview

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

Data management and sharing policies

• Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

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9:00 AM

Municipal data management and sharing policies

• Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:00 AM

Energy Equity

• Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.181 - An act relating to Residential and Commercial Building Energy Standards

• Sarah Mearhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

3:00 PM

LIHEAP

• Richard Giddings, Director of Heating and Utility Assistance Program, Department for Children and Families
  
• Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  

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Friday, May 2, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Weatherization Workforce Capacity, Education, and Training

• Richard Faesy, Principal, Energy Futures Group
  
• Cara Robechek, Deputy Director and Network Manager, Energy Action Network
  
• Will Schwartz, Workforce Development Manager, Efficiency Vermont
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

New Report: Fossil Fuel Sales in Vermont Through 2024

• Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
  
• Lena Stier, Data Manager and Research Analyst, Energy Action Network
  

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

AI Statute and Legislative Review

• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

Artificial Intelligence

• Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Josiah Raiche, Chief Data and AI Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Field Trip

Kore Power

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

State IT Cyber Security

• John Toney, Chief Information Security Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

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9:00 AM

Judiciary IT Cyber Security

• Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Joseph Paquin, Director of Infrastructure & IT Support Services, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Marcia Schels, Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Vermont Judiciary
  

10:00 AM

Legislative Cyber Security

• Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Information Technology
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, May 9, 2025

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9:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to increasing the size of solar net metering projects that qualify for expedited registration

Senate amendment wallkthrough, committee discussion, and straw poll

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  
• Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Green Mountain Power
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

-

Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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Standard

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10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Grid Cyber Security

• Mark Dincecco, Chief Technology Executive, Green Mountain Power
  
• Erica Ferland, Director of Information Technology, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Bill Jordan, Director of Engineering, Department of Public Service
  
• Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
  
• Dan Nelson, Chief Technology Officer, Vermont Electric Power Company
  

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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9:00 AM

Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Warfare

Executive Session beginning at 11 am

• John Kidder, Director of Information Operations Research, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
  
• Sherman Patrick, Vice President of Strategy, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
  
• Rachel Sickler, Senior Developer and Machine Learning Engineer, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
  
• Phil Susmann, President, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

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9:00 AM

Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Trends and State Policies

• Chelsea Canada, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  

10:30 AM

H.458 - An act relating to the Agency of Digital Services

State of Vermont data sharing and sales
Joint Hearing with Senate Institutions in room 32
This meeting is livestreamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClq5iwB1tbE-9u5TIJHtFEA/featured

• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

House Rules

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Friday, May 16, 2025

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Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.319 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Testimony on proposed Ryegate Amendment to miscellaneous environmental legislation currently under Senate consideration

• Heath Bunnell, Owner, HB Logging
  
• Dana Doran, Executive Director, Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
  
• Elizabeth Karter, President, MZ Ryegate LLC
  
• Oliver Pierson, State Forester and Director of the Forests Division, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Daniel St Onge, Wood Operator
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
  

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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9:00 AM

Committee Tour of Statehouse

10:30 AM

Federal Artificial Intelligence Policy

Proposed moratorium on State Legislation

• Barrie Tabin, Legislative Director of State-Federal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  

11:30 AM

Testimony on proposed Ryegate Amendment to miscellaneous environmental legislation currently under Senate consideration

• Brett Long, Interim Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Testimony on proposed Ryegate Amendment to miscellaneous environmental legislation currently under Senate consideration

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

11:00 AM

Federal Digital Equity Grant

Federal Cancellation of Broadband Funding

• Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, May 23, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Testimony on proposed Ryegate Amendment to miscellaneous environmental legislation currently under Senate consideration

Senate amendment on Ryegate biomass: Discussion and straw poll

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes after floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

---

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

---

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

---

Friday, May 30, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

---

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

State Legislative Trends and Federal Updates

• Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Senator Peter Welch
  
• Ethan Hinch, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
  
• Bryan Law, Associate Director of Energy, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  

9:45 AM

Impacts to the New England and Vermont Grid

• Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
  

10:25 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Attorney General: Trends, Impact, Response

• Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

11:00 AM

Vermont Regulated Electric Utilities

Updates from the field

• Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  
• Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  
• Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Rebecca Towne, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  

11:30 AM

Impacts to Vermont Energy Efficiency Utilities

• Dylan Giambatista, Director of Public Affairs, Vermont Gas Systems
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  
• Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
  

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

State Government: Trends, Impact, Response

• Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  
• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

2:05 PM

Vermont Solar Industry: Trends, Impact, Response

• Thomas Hand, Co-founder, MHG Solar
  
• Mike McCarthy, President, SunCommon
  
• Jim Merriam, CEO, Norwich Technologies
  

2:45 PM

LIHEAP and Weatherization: Trends, Impact, Response

• William Eberle, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  
• Richard Giddings, Director of Heating and Utility Assistance Program, Department for Children and Families
  
• Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator, Department for Children and Families
  

3:15 PM

Energy Action Network

Annual Progress Report: Energy, Equity and the Economy

• Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
  

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

Weatherization: Update and Funding Outlook

• Neale Lunderville, President & CEO, Vermont Gas Systems
  
• Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
  

2:30 PM

Weatherization: Update and Funding Outlook

• Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
  
• Melissa Bailey, Director, State Office of Energy
  
• Geoff Wilcox, Weatherization Program Administrator, Department for Children and Families
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Auditor's Report: DPS, Consumer Affairs and Public Information (CAPI)

• Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  

9:30 AM

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

• Sarah Davis, VP of Market Development, Consolidated Communications/Fidium Fiber
  

10:30 AM

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

• Barbara Neal, Director, Vermont Enhanced 911 Board
  

11:15 AM

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

Introduction & Overview

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor
  

11:30 AM

H.560 - An act relating to the Cybersecurity Advisory Council

Introduction & Overview

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor
  

11:45 AM

H.561 - An act relating to electric generation facility fees

Introduction & Overview

• Rep. Christopher Morrow, Bill Sponsor
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.11 - An act relating to consumer protections applicable to broadband and VoIP services

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:45 PM

Adjourn

2:00 PM

Governor’s State of the State Message

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Building Energy Code Working Group Report

• Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Co-sponsor, Building Energy Code Working Group
  

10:00 AM

Act 142 of 2025

Cost Stabilization Study Report

• Jacob Davis, Utilities Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  
• Jake Marren, Staff Attorney, Vermont Public Utility Commission
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

State of Vermont IT Investments

• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

Building Energy Code Working Group Report

• Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Chair, Building Energy Code Working Group
  

2:30 PM

Building Energy Code Working Group Report

• Kelly Launder, Assistant Director Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  

2:45 PM

Adjourn

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

Bill Introductions

Introductions for H.597, H.599, H.609, and H.610

• Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Bill Sponsor
  

11:15 AM

H.593 - An act relating to Public Utility Commission approval of interregional transmission agreements

Introduction & Overview

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Solar Siting: Definition of "Plant" in State Statute

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Steph Hoffman, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  
• Wesley Skidmore, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

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

• Jane Lazorchak, Program Manager of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, 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.

• Sen. Robert Plunkett, Senator, Senate Committee on Institutions
  
• Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

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

• James Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
  
• Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, 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

• Ryan Clark, Director of External Affairs, AT&T
  
• Jeremy Crandall, Assistant Vice President State Legislative Affairs, CTIA - The Wireless Association
  
• 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

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Municipal Utilities: Fiscal Health and Oversight

• Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  
• Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light
  
• Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  
• Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  

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

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:25 AM

H.598

Introduction

• Rep. Kathleen James, Bill Sponsor
  

10:35 AM

H.600

Introduction

• Rep. Kathleen James, Bill Sponsor
  

10:50 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

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2027 Budget Address

Joint assembly; House Chamber

2:30 PM

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

Citizen Experience of the 248a Public Utility Commission Process

• Donna Dzugas-Smith, Citizen
  

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Cooperative Utilities; Update

• Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Rebecca Towne, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  

10:00 AM

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

Act 250 and Sec 248a Discussion

• Brooke Dingledine, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
  
• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  
• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  
• Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

• Alison Despathy, Chair of the Danville Planning Commission
  

1:30 PM

Agency of Digital Services 2026 Annual Report, Enterprise Project Management Office Dashboard, FY27 Agency Budget Requests

Joint Hearing with Senate Institutions and will be held in Room 10. It will be streamed on the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Youtube Channel.

• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

ISO-New England: Update, Inter- and Intra-Regional Transmission

• Sarah Adams, State Policy Adviser, ISO New England
  
• Eric Johnson, Executive Director of External Affairs, ISO New England
  

10:30 AM

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

• Gail Fallar, Tinmouth Town Clerk and Treasurer
  

11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Copper to Fiber Transition and Consumer Protections

Bill Introduction

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

Bill Walk-through and Introduction

• Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Bill Sponsor
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Extending the Energy Efficiency Modernization Act

Renewal of the Energy Efficiency Modernization Act and Fiscal Update

• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  

11:30 AM

Extending the Energy Efficiency Modernization Act

Rate-payer Perspective

• Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Child Welfare Information System

Update on system development and recent system outages
Joint Hearing with House Human Services. This hearing will be held in Room 11 and will be livestreamed on the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Youtube Channel.

• Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  
• Andrea DeLaBruere, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  
• Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  
• Carlie Thibault, Quality Assurance Administrator, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Department of Public Service, Connectivity Division Annual Report and Overview

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

1:45 PM

Department of Public Service Annual Energy Report Overview

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

3:15 PM

FY27 Budget Discussion

Committee Discussion with House Appropriations

• Rep. John Kascenska, Representative, House Committee on Appropriations
  

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Act 250 vs Sec 24a Process

• Will Dodge, Managing Partner, CEO, Downs Rachlin Martin
  

10:00 AM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Feedback

• Sarah Davis, VP of Market Development, Consolidated Communications/Fidium Fiber
  
• Kimberly Gates, Controller, Franklin Telephone and Independent Telephone Companies
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Feedback

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Green Mountain Power; Utilities Update

• Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  

2:00 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Walk-through, Comments, Committee Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Verrmont Communication Union Districts

Update and Overview

• Ellie de Villiers, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
  
• Christa Shute, Executive Director, NEK Broadband
  

9:30 AM

Vermont Community Broadband Board Annual Report Overview

• Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  

11:00 AM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Feedback

• Barbara Neal, Director, Vermont Enhanced 911 Board
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Youth Climate Lobby

2:00 PM

FY27 Budget

Requests, Updates

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  
• Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
  
• Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the Cloud Computing Public Utility Act

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Monique Priestley, Bill Sponsor
  

10:45 AM

H.631 - An act relating to establishing energy storage goals

• Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Bill Sponsor
  

11:00 AM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Christopher Morrow, Bill Sponsor
  

11:15 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Dara Torre, Bill Sponsor
  

11:45 AM

H.767 - An act relating to moratoria on climate change programs

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Michael "Mike" Tagliavia, Bill Sponsor
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

• Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses and Lunch

12:00 PM

TBA

1:30 PM

Agency of Digital Services FY27 Budget

This is a joint meeting with Senate Institutions and will be held in Room10. It will be livestreamed on the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Youtube Channel.

• Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  

3:00 PM

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

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

Bill Introduction and Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Kathleen James, Chair, Bill Sponsor
  

9:30 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Walk-through

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

Discussion and Funding Requests

• Jane Lazorchak, Climate Action Office Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:00 AM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

• Jared Duval, Vermont Climate Councilor and Chair, Science and Data Subcommittee
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

• James Dumont, Attorney, Law Office of James A. Dumont, Esq., P.C.
  
• Earl Hatley, President, LEAD Agency, Inc
  
• Karen Lusson, Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center
  

1:45 PM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

• Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
  
• Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

2:30 PM

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

Draft Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:45 PM

FY27 Budget and Feedback on H.527

• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  
• Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

Bill Introduction and Walk-through

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Bill Sponsor
  

9:45 AM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

• Jennifer Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  

11:00 AM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Alex McWard, Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  

12:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

• Matt Cota, Managing Director, Lobbyist Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  

1:30 PM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

• Steph Hoffman, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  
• Wesley Skidmore, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

1:55 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

• Ellen Amstutz, Director, PCCN
  
• Richard Butz, Board Member, Vermont Interfaith Power and Light
  
• Mieke Riddlebarger, Co-Director of Organizing and Communications Lead, 350Vermont
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 6, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

• Carol Flint, Director Consumer Affairs and Public Information, Department of Public Service
  

11:15 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

• Scott Johnstone, General Manager, Morrisville Water and Light
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

• Tom Bursey, President, American Institute of Architects Vermont
  

1:45 PM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Walk-through

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:45 PM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

• Dan Burke, Deputy General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
  
• James Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FY27 Budget

Funding for state government IT modernization projects

• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  

2:35 PM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

3:35 PM

FY27 Budget

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

Committee Discussion and Vote

9:45 AM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

• Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  

10:30 AM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights

• Kilse Ochem, Citizen, Waterbury
  
• Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
  

2:15 PM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  
• Cam Twarog, System Planning Engineer, Green Mountain Power
  

2:45 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  
• Louis Porter, General Manager, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

• Jarred Cobb, General Manager, Catamount Solar
  

9:45 AM

FY27 Budget

• James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:45 AM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  
• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

• Mike McCarthy, President, SunCommon
  

2:30 PM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Shana Louiselle, Communications Manager, Vermont Electric Power Company
  
• Mark Sciarrotta, General Counsel, Vermont Electric Power Company
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.710 - An act relating to defining electricity generating facilities

Committee Discussion and Vote

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:05 AM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

• Lisa Morris, Planner, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Daniel Potter, Power Planning Analyst, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  

11:15 AM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

• Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  

11:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

• Steve Knowlton, Board Chair, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  

1:30 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  

2:00 PM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  

2:30 PM

H.898 - An act relating to copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications network transitions and consumer protections

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel Annual Report

Overview and Discussion

• Kerrick Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  
• Anthony Leshinskie, State Nuclear Engineer, Department of Public Service
  
• Jim Pinkerton, Vernon Representative, NDCAP
  

2:20 PM

FY27 Budget

Committee Discussion

3:10 PM

FY27 Budget

ADS Funding

• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
  

3:30 PM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

Mark-up and Walk-through

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H. - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

Committee Bill and Walk-through

• Alek Antczak, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Public Service Department
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  

9:50 AM

Town Energy Committee Leaders

Updates and Progress

• Catherine Crawley, Stowe Energy Committee
  
• Rowland Davis, Shelburne Energy Committee
  
• Yves Gonnet, Huntington Energy Committee
  
• Mary Anne Holmes, Arlington Energy Committee
  
• Bill LaBerge, Arlington Energy Committee
  
• Duncan McDougall, Waterbury Local Energy Action Partnership
  
• Stephanie Moffett Hynds, Chairperson, Arlington Energy Committee
  

10:40 AM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

• Andrew Brewer, Manager of Government and Public Affairs, Downs Rachlin Martin, LLC
  

1:30 PM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

Committee Discussion

2:20 PM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Kevin Burke, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation, Watershed Management Division
  
• Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

House Floor

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Caucus of the Whole

State of the Guard Presentation

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Elect VSC Trustees and Adjutant and Inspector General

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Joint Carbon Emissions Reduction Committee Discussion

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

FY27 Budget

Committee Discussion and Strawpoll

• James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Lisa Gauvin, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:15 PM

FY27 Budget

Vote on Committee memo to House Appropriations

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

Reflections on EEMA Pilot Program

• Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont
  

2:05 PM

H. - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

Feedback on Section 2

• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  
• Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
  
• Jenny Ronis, General Counsel, Land Use Review Board
  

2:10 PM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  
• Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
  
• Jenny Ronis, General Counsel, Land Use Review Board
  

3:00 PM

H. - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

Act 174

• Claire McIlvennie, Data and Equity Policy Manager, Department of Public Service
  
• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

3:35 PM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.716 - An act relating to the net metering formula

Feedback on updated bill language

• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  
• Steve Knowlton, Board Chair, Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  
• Lisa Morris, Energy Services Planner, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Ken Nolan, General Manager, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  
• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

11:35 AM

H. - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

• Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Shaolei Ren, Associate Professor of Computers and Electrical Engineering, University of California, Riverside
  

2:00 PM

2022 VT Comprehensive Energy Plan and Joint Carbon Emissions Reduction Committee

Key Recommendations

• TJ Poor, Director Regulated Utility Planning, Department of Public Service
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:05 AM

H.718 - An act relating to building energy efficiency

Walk-through

10:00 AM

H. - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:00 AM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  

11:30 AM

H.727 - An act relating to sustainable data center deployment

• Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
  
• Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:05 PM

Joint Carbon Emissions Reduction Committee

Discussion

2:30 PM

H. - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

• Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  

3:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:20 AM

H. - An act relating to miscellaneous public utility subjects

• Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  

11:45 AM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

Walk-through and discussion

• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry

Walk-through, discussion, and vote

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:45 PM

H.753 - An act relating to utility service disconnections and ratepayer protections

• Carol Flint, Director Consumer Affairs and Public Information, Department of Public Service
  

2:15 PM

Committee Discussion

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