Bill H.327, introduced by Representative Logan of Burlington, aims to establish labor requirements for corporations regulated by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) that construct energy facilities. The bill mandates that these corporations submit a certified copy of their construction contract, including a line-item budget, to the PUC within 60 days of completing the facility. Additionally, for any construction project exceeding $100,000, the corporation must provide an attestation confirming that union labor was utilized and that workers were paid at least the prevailing wage, as determined by the Vermont Department of Labor, along with a fringe benefit of 42.5% of the wage. If union labor is unavailable, the project must still adhere to the mean prevailing wage standards.

The bill also defines "fringe benefits" to include various employment-related benefits such as paid vacations, sick leave, and contributions to health insurance and retirement plans. Furthermore, it stipulates that the PUC will make the submitted documents available for public review, ensuring that any personally identifiable information is redacted. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.