Utility Tariff Analysis · Updated September 2026

Vermont's Data Centre Moratorium Debate: What It Means for AI Data Centre Siting in Vermont

No dedicated large-load tariff; policy debate currently centred on moratoria has not adopted a large-load tariff. Vermont is one of the states actively weighing a moratorium or added restriction on new data centre development, reflecting concern over the electricity cost and grid impact of large loads rather than a cost-recovery rate structure.

Vermont's Data Centre Moratorium Debate — AI data centre infrastructure

Vermont's Data Centre Moratorium Debate

VT

Green Mountain Power

Pending state legislation

Regulatory docket / filing reference

No dedicated large-load tariff; policy debate currently centred on moratoria

Who the tariff applies to

No dedicated large-load tariff; policy debate currently centred on moratoria has not adopted a large-load tariff. Vermont is one of the states actively weighing a moratorium or added restriction on new data centre development, reflecting concern over the electricity cost and grid impact of large loads rather than a cost-recovery rate structure.

Also active in Vermont: Vermont's current data centre electricity consumption is among the lowest of any US state, and its small, hydro-and-renewables-heavy grid makes the cost-shifting risk from a single very large load proportionally larger than in bigger states — a likely driver of the moratorium conversation.

Figures compiled from the Edison Electric Institute's "Large Load Projects and Tariffs" (September 2026) member-company summary and public regulatory filings. Confirm current tariff terms directly with Green Mountain Power and the relevant state public utility commission before relying on any figure for a capital decision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vermont's Data Centre Moratorium Debate?

No dedicated large-load tariff; policy debate currently centred on moratoria has not adopted a large-load tariff. Vermont is one of the states actively weighing a moratorium or added restriction on new data centre development, reflecting concern over the electricity cost and grid impact of large loads rather than a cost-recovery rate structure.

Why did Green Mountain Power introduce this large-load structure?

To ensure the cost of new generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure built to serve very large customers, chiefly hyperscale data centres, is paid for by those customers rather than spread across the general rate base of residential and small commercial ratepayers.

What large data centre projects are already active in Vermont?

Vermont's current data centre electricity consumption is among the lowest of any US state, and its small, hydro-and-renewables-heavy grid makes the cost-shifting risk from a single very large load proportionally larger than in bigger states — a likely driver of the moratorium conversation.

Does this tariff replace Vermont's standard commercial and industrial rates?

No. Vermont's Data Centre Moratorium Debate sits above Green Mountain Power's standard commercial and industrial rate schedules and applies specifically to customers that meet or exceed the large-load threshold described above. Smaller commercial and industrial loads continue to be billed under existing rate schedules.

How can I model a Vermont data centre build against this tariff and other states?

The SCR AI Build Configurator applies Vermont's power cost, tax treatment and large-load tariff rules alongside all other US states and Canadian provinces, so a Vermont scenario can be compared line-by-line against any alternative site.