Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation.
It became law on Apr 13.
- Stage
- Became law
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- Senate
- Latest action
- Apr 13
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What it does
Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, generation, and storage. Requires American Electric Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to each petition the State Corporation Commission by December 31, 2026, to conduct a pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation, and energy storage resources for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals. The bill directs the Commission to convene a technical conference to evaluate the creation of an energy efficiency program meeting certain requirements by November 1, 2026. Under the bill, if the Commission determines that such a program is feasible for implementation by American Electric Power and Dominion Energy Virginia, the Commission shall require such utilities to petition for approval by May 1, 2027, to implement such programs. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2034. This bill is identical to HB 1062.
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Law in Virginia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.
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