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VT:Energy-siting bill signed into law

Signed Monday afternoon, S. 260 is Gov. Peter Shumlin’s last bill. He said the bill addresses criticism of weak local control over wind and solar-energy projects, while simultaneously supporting the growth of green-energy infrastructure. The bill’s passage comes about a week after Shumlin vetoed S. 230, a very similar bill related to energy projects. On Thursday, the House and Senate pushed the bill S. 260 — essentially an updated version of S. 230 — through in one day. Towns and regional planning commissions can now indicate specific areas where such projects are acceptable.  One municipal official said the new law respects Vermont’s renewable energy goals as well as the desires of citizens to protect scenic landscapes.

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