Small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition.
Summary
An Act to amend and reenact § 10.1-1197.5, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Apr 6, 2026
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What changed between versions
Labor and Commerce Substitute
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was finalized and approved, adding a new definition for 'interconnection facilities' to clarify that transmission lines and substations are included in the project scope. It also updated the definition of 'small renewable energy projects' to explicitly include these interconnection facilities within the capacity limits, ensuring they are treated as part of the project rather than separate infrastructure.
Scope change
The scope of 'small renewable energy projects' was expanded to include dedicated interconnection facilities (tie lines, substations, etc.) within the defined capacity limits for solar, wind, water, and other sources.
DEFINITION
Added a new definition for 'interconnection facilities' to cover generation tie lines, collector lines, substations, and switching stations required to connect to the grid.
ELIGIBILITY
Modified the definition of 'small renewable energy project' to include 'and its dedicated associated interconnection facilities' in the capacity limits for all listed energy sources (solar, wind, water, biomass, etc.).
Floor votes · Senate Feb 5, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 24, 2026
How they voted
39–0
Passed
Total votes 39
Feb 5, 2026
D
Democratic20
100% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
37
Key actions
11
Committee
5
Apr 6, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 157 (effective 7/1/2026)
executive
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB340ER)
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House with substitute (68-Y 30-N 0-A)
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (15-Y 5-N)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 13-N 0-A)
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with substitute (12-Y 2-N)
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate committee offered
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Russet Perry
DDemocratic
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