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Rep. Derek Torrey proposes Vermont Energy Equity Law to curb involuntary utility disconnections

House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee · January 31, 2026
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Summary

Representative Derek Torrey introduced H.753 to require the PUC to strengthen rules on involuntary residential disconnections, extend the validity of medical certifications, bar involuntary disconnections during extreme heat, and create PUC performance metrics to reduce disconnections.

Representative Derek Torrey presented H.753 — the Vermont Energy Equity Law — asking the committee to require the Public Utility Commission to adopt enhanced residential protections for involuntary disconnections. The bill would: allow medical certifications from licensed health providers to remain in effect for the time specified by the provider rather than a short…

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