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HB 1467 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program, Phase I Utilities.

Summary
Electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program; Phase I Utilities. Requires Appalachian Power to petition the State Corporation Commission for approval to conduct a pilot program to evaluate methods to optimize demand through various technology applications, including the establishment of virtual power plants, by July 1, 2027. The bill requires the pilot program to evaluate electric grid capacity needs and the ability of such virtual power plants to provide grid services, including peak-shaving, during times of peak electric demand.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates utility pilot for virtual power plants to optimize grid with renewable tech, advancing clean energy infrastructure integration and grid services evaluation.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates utility pilot program evaluating technology applications (virtual power plants) to optimize grid demand and services, directly advancing tech-driven grid management solutions.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 2 edits · Apr 13, 2026
MINOR
The bill text was converted from a draft introduction to an enrolled, final version, adding official state headers and approval markings. The substantive policy content, including all definitions, pilot program requirements, and timelines, remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Added official enrolled headers, chapter titles, and approval stamps to finalize the bill for publication.

Replaced the 'Introduced' status with 'Enrolled' and added bill tracking numbers and approval dates.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 9, 2026

How they voted

36–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 39
Mar 10, 2026
D Democratic20
19 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican19
17 Yea 2
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
25
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 860 (effective 7/1/2026)
executive
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1467ER)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (31-Y 9-N 0-A)
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Commerce and Labor (12-Y 2-N)
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26106041D
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.