Electric Aviation: South Burlington’s BETA Technologies is using federal pilot flights to demonstrate its electric aircraft, targeting cargo and medical customers with lower operating costs. CEO Kyle Clark says the company hopes its Alia 250 will be the first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft to earn FAA type certification. Clean Energy: Vermont Gas and Dandelion Energy plan a community geothermal system for Hinesburg’s 44-unit Riggs Meadow affordable housing development, with drilling set to begin in early 2027. Tech Policy: A 2026 data-security review notes Vermont has added breach-notification rules for data brokers, as states expand protections amid AI-driven cyber threats. Research: UVM has launched a $6 million initiative to move university discoveries into practical solutions for Vermont; Middlebury College also received $2.1 million in federal funding for PFAS research. Digital Infrastructure: Voters backed limits on data center development in 40 of 41 local ballot measures nationwide, signaling growing scrutiny of the facilities powering the tech boom.