Rules for renewable energy credits

How should renewable energy credits and tax incentives be defined, funded, and regulated? 41 bills, 6 became law. Latest: Virginia HB 809, became law, Apr 13.

As of November 2, 2026

Every Climate bill

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Became lawPassed a committee or a voteFiled

Bills in 5 states and Congress. Law in Virginia. Tap a place to see only its bills.

Open now: 15
Coming back: 16
Became law: 6
Stopped: 4

The bills

What can still move first, then what may return next session, then laws and what stopped. Newest first in each.

Can still move 15

Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Restoring Renewable Energy Parity ActCongress · S 4721 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance · Jun 9In committee
Can still moveEnergy: alternative sources; clean and renewable energy standards; eliminate. Amends title & secs. 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 75, 77, 83, 87, 101, 173 & 191 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et…Michigan · HB 5711 · Referred to committee on government operations · May 14Passed both chambers
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027"Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and…Congress · SJRES 107 · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 70 · Mar 25On calendar
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Energy Bills Relief ActCongress · HR 7977 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Mar 18In committee
Can still moveCreates a small business grid renewable energy tax creditNew York · A 10578 · Referred to ways and means · Mar 13In committee
Can still moveExpands the solar energy system equipment tax credit to cover solar energy system equipment installed in a community solar arrayNew York · S 5846 · Print number 5846a · Mar 2In committee
Can still moveExpands the solar energy system equipment tax credit to cover solar energy system equipment installed in a community solar arrayNew York · A 9051 · Referred to ways and means · Jan 7In committee
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories ActCongress · HR 4339 · Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jul 10, 2025In committee
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025Congress · S 2182 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · Jun 26, 2025In committee
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025Congress · HR 4162 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jun 26, 2025In committee
Can still moveEnergy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1003)Michigan · HB 4007 · Referred to committee on government operations · May 13, 2025Passed both chambers
Can still moveEnergy: alternative sources; electricity generated from RICE generators; authorize use of to meet renewable and clean energy standards. Amends secs. 28, 29 & 32 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1028 et seq.) & adds sec. 34Michigan · HB 4283 · Referred to committee on government operations · May 13, 2025Passed both chambers
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act of 2025Congress · HR 3096 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Apr 30, 2025In committee
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025Congress · HR 2946 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Apr 17, 2025In committee
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025Congress · S 1446 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance · Apr 10, 2025In committee

May return next session 16

Must be reintroduced next sessionPublic resources: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: programsCalifornia · AB 193 · Read second time. Ordered to third reading · Aug 31Passed first chamber
Filed for next sessionVirginia Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems Program; establishedVirginia · HB 1133 · Continued from last session · Jul 21In committee
Filed for next sessionVirginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program; established, reportVirginia · HB 935 · Continued from last session · Jul 21In committee
Filed for next sessionVa. Brownfield & Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund; increases kilowatt of nameplate capacityVirginia · SB 415 · Continued from last session · Jul 21Reported from committee
Filed for next sessionVirginia Clean Energy Research and Support Center; established, reportVirginia · HB 918 · Continued from last session · Jul 21In committee
Must be reintroduced next sessionRelating to renewable energyHawaii · HB 2241 · Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 881) · May 1Passed both chambers
Must be reintroduced next sessionRelating to renewable energyHawaii · SB 3183 · Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1433-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN · Mar 30Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionVirginia Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems Grant Program; establishedVirginia · SB 834 · Tabled in Appropriations (22-Y 0-N) · Mar 9Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionElectric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard programVirginia · SB 627 · Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N) · Feb 12Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionElectric utilities; construction and development of renewable energy facilities, etcVirginia · SB 752 · Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N) · Feb 12Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionElectric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard program, deficiency paymentsVirginia · SB 40 · Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N) · Feb 12Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionRelating to long duration clean energy storageHawaii · SB 1338 · Carried over to 2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionVirginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; established, reportVirginia · HB 2509 · Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N 1-A) · Feb 17, 2025Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionVa. Brownfield & Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund; increases kilowatt of nameplate capacityVirginia · HB 2635 · Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N) · Feb 12, 2025Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionElectric utilities; regulation, development of renewable energy facilitiesVirginia · SB 1077 · Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N) · Feb 3, 2025Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionRetail electric energy; renewable energy certificatesVirginia · SB 1216 · Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor with letter (13-Y 2-N) · Jan 27, 2025Passed first chamber

Already law 6

Became law
Electric utilities; shared solar programs, Phase I Utility
Virginia · HB 809
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0673) · Apr 13
Became law
Electric utilities; shared solar programs, Phase I Utility
Virginia · SB 255
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0674) · Apr 13
Became law
Electric utilities; amends renewable energy portfolio standard program requirements, etc
Virginia · SB 175
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0646) · Apr 13
Became law
Renewable energy portfolio standard program; requirements, power purchase agreements
Virginia · HB 628
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0645) · Apr 13
Became law
Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, zero-carbon electricity, etc
Virginia · SB 598
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0512) · Apr 8
Became law
Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, zero-carbon electricity, etc
Virginia · HB 369
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0043) · Mar 31

Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time 4

Vetoed by Governor · Sep 30Electricity: customer renewable energy subscription programCalifornia · AB 1813Vetoed
Continued to next session in Finance (Voice Vote) · Feb 11Virginia Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems Program; establishedVirginia · HB 1133Session ended
Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote) · Feb 10Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program; established, reportVirginia · HB 935Session ended
Senate sustained Governor's veto · Apr 2, 2025Renewable energy portfolio standard program; geothermal heating and cooling systems, reportVirginia · SB 893Vetoed

Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Climate, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of November 2, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.

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