Vermont lawmakers work on bills to regulate AI data centers
Vermont lawmakers work on bills to regulate AI data centers
https://www.wcax.com/2026/02/16/vermont-lawmakers-work-bills-regulate-ai-data-centers/
Publish Date: 2026-02-16 14:42:00
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- Vermont lawmakers are considering a potential regulation for artificial intelligence data centers due to their power-intensive nature.
- Currently, there are no specific proposals or plans for building data centers in Vermont.
- Rep. Kathleen James is emphasizing the need for clear boundaries if such facilities were to ever be considered in Vermont.
- The House is working on a bill to ensure proper siting, control electric rate increases, and enforce environmental protections.
- A companion bill in the Senate proposes a moratorium on constructing these data centers.
