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POLITICSJun 22 · 17:17 UTCVTDIGGERAlison Despathy

Extortion and pollution killed the data center bill

The Vermont data center bill H.727 was vetoed by Gov. Phil Scott due to Senate amendments, including an 'energy transformation payment' criticized by experts as deterring businesses. The bill aimed to regulate data centers to address pollution, water contamination, and grid strain but failed after Senate changes undermined its viability.

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Alison DespathypersonVermonters for a Clean EnvironmentorganizationPhil ScottpersonH.727topicTJ PoorpersonVermont Department of Public ServiceorganizationSenateorganizationdata centerstopic
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