Energy

vetoed · Virginia · Senate Apr 11, 2026

SB 223: Distributed Energy Resources Task Force; created, membership, reports, sunset.

Distributed Energy Resources Task Force established; reports; sunset. Establishes the Distributed Energy Resources Task Force as an advisory commission within the executive branch with the purpose of developing a comprehensive strategy to advance the Commonwealth's transition toward integrated distributed energy resource markets and to support the Commonwealth's compliance with certain regulations. The bill describes the membership, powers, and duties of the Task Force and requires the Task Force to submit various reports to the Governor, the State Corporation Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Chairs of the House Committee on Labor and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. The bill sunsets on July 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 285.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes task force to develop strategy advancing distributed energy markets, promoting renewable integration and clean energy infrastructure transition.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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vetoed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 11, 2026

HB 1065: Electric utilities; comprehensive assessments, surplus interconnection service.

Electric utilities; surplus interconnection service sites. Directs Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to undertake a comprehensive assessment of available interconnection capacity at each such utility's existing and planned intermittent electric generation facilities located in the Commonwealth. The bill directs such utilities to establish pilot programs for energy storage resources and solar generation facilities that utilize surplus interconnection service, as defined in the bill, including a request for proposals. The bill requires such utilities to submit the results of such requests for proposals as part of their 2027 plans and petitions for approval for the development of new solar and onshore wind generation capacity, which plans are required under existing law. This bill is identical to SB 508.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects RFPs for zero-carbon electricity and energy storage, explicitly promoting renewable energy development and clean infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects RFPs for zero-carbon electricity development, promoting clean energy and reducing emissions per bill's explicit language.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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vetoed · Virginia · Senate Apr 11, 2026

SB 508: Electric utilities; comprehensive assessments, surplus interconnection service.

Electric utilities; surplus interconnection service sites. Directs Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to undertake a comprehensive assessment of available interconnection capacity at each such utility's existing and planned intermittent electric generation facilities located in the Commonwealth. The bill directs such utilities to establish pilot programs for energy storage resources and solar generation facilities that utilize surplus interconnection service, as defined in the bill, including a request for proposals. The bill requires such utilities to submit the results of such requests for proposals as part of their 2027 plans and petitions for approval for the development of new solar and onshore wind generation capacity, which plans are required under existing law. This bill is identical to HB 1065.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects utilities to seek zero-carbon energy projects and storage via RFPs, explicitly advancing renewable energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects RFPs for zero-carbon electricity development, promoting clean energy and reducing emissions per bill's explicit language.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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vetoed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 11, 2026

HB 285: Distributed Energy Resources Task Force; created, membership, reports, sunset.

Distributed Energy Resources Task Force established; reports; sunset. Establishes the Distributed Energy Resources Task Force as an advisory commission within the executive branch with the purpose of developing a comprehensive strategy to advance the Commonwealth's transition toward integrated distributed energy resource markets and to support the Commonwealth's compliance with certain regulations. The bill describes the membership, powers, and duties of the Task Force and requires the Task Force to submit various reports to the Governor, the State Corporation Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Chairs of the House Committee on Labor and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. The bill sunsets on July 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 223.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes task force to develop strategy advancing distributed energy resources markets, promoting renewable integration and transition toward cleaner energy systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 371: Electric utilities; electric demand flexibility programs, high energy demand customers, report.

Electric utilities; high energy demand customers; demand flexibility programs; reports. Directs Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power to file a petition with the State Corporation Commission by January 15, 2027, for approval of voluntary demand flexibility programs that apply to high energy demand customers, as defined in the bill. The bill requires the Commission to consider all forms of demand flexibility and other specific factors in approving each such program. The bill directs each cooperative that serves one or more high energy demand customers to establish a voluntary demand flexibility program for such customers by January 1, 2029. Under the bill, Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power are required to file status reports on their demand flexibility programs with the Commission three years after initial program approval and every three years thereafter. Additionally, in 2028 and annually thereafter, the Commission is required to submit information summarizing the status and performance of such programs as part of an existing report. This bill is identical to HB 284.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes demand flexibility programs to improve grid efficiency and manage peak energy usage, aligning with energy efficiency and infrastructure management indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 8, 2026

HB 284: Electric utilities; electric demand flexibility programs, high energy demand customers, report.

Electric utilities; high energy demand customers; demand flexibility programs; reports. Directs Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power to file a petition with the State Corporation Commission by January 15, 2027, for approval of voluntary demand flexibility programs that apply to high energy demand customers, as defined in the bill. The bill requires the Commission to consider all forms of demand flexibility and other specific factors in approving each such program. The bill directs each cooperative that serves one or more high energy demand customers to establish a voluntary demand flexibility program for such customers by January 1, 2029. Under the bill, Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power are required to file status reports on their demand flexibility programs with the Commission three years after initial program approval and every three years thereafter. Additionally, in 2028 and annually thereafter, the Commission is required to submit information summarizing the status and performance of such programs as part of an existing report. This bill is identical to SB 371.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects Commission to establish demand flexibility programs for utilities to lower peak energy use, promoting efficiency and grid stability without fossil fuel reliance.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 333: Remediated Mine Gas Grant Program; established, report.

Remediated Mine Gas Grant Program established; report. Directs the Department of Energy to establish the Remediated Mine Gas Grant Program to assist projects in the Commonwealth with capture and sequestration of remediated mine gas. The bill requires (i) the Department to award grants for the Program to taxpayers on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, and (ii) grant recipients to submit a report to the Department by October 1 of any year in which funds are made available for the Program. The bill also directs the Department to submit a report summarizing the information received from grant recipients to relevant committees of the General Assembly by January 1 after any year in which funds are made available for the Program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes renewable energy generation from remediated mine gas under renewable portfolio standard, enabling utility investment in clean energy infrastructure with cost recovery.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes use of remediated mine gas for clean energy, capturing methane emissions and promoting renewable generation per renewable portfolio standard95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 8, 2026

HB 507: Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets.

Permit requirements for data centers; emission limits for certain engine-generator sets. Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from issuing an air permit for any application submitted for a data center on or after July 1, 2026, unless the emission limit for each engine-generator, defined in the bill, established by such permit is equal to or less than the emissions achieved by a Tier 4 equivalent engine-generator.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires data centers to prioritize energy storage over CO2-emitting generators, reducing fossil fuel reliance in backup power systems.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill limits CO2-emitting backup generators to emergencies only, mandates 2+ hours of energy storage as primary backup, directly reducing emissions from data centers per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 598: Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, zero-carbon electricity, etc.

Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard; zero-carbon electricity; accelerated clean energy buyers. Revises the conditions under which accelerated clean energy buyers, defined in existing law as accelerated renewable energy buyers, may contract with Appalachian Power or Dominion Energy Virginia to obtain renewable energy certificates (RECs). The bill exempts an accelerated clean energy buyer obtaining capacity, energy, or RECs from qualifying resources or facilities from the assignment of non-bypassable costs associated with compliance with the renewable portfolio standard program based on the amount and type of renewable energy certificates obtained in proportion to such accelerated clean energy buyer's total electric energy consumption. This bill incorporates SB 470. This bill is identical to HB 369.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAmends RPS to include zero-carbon electricity, strengthening renewable energy standards for utilities like Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands renewable energy portfolio standard to include zero-carbon electricity, requiring utilities to meet higher clean energy standards under RPS.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 8, 2026

HB 67: Offshore Wind Industry Workforce Program and Fund; established, report, sunset.

Department of Energy; workforce development in offshore wind industry. Directs the Director of the Department of Energy to identify and develop training resources to advance workforce development in the offshore wind industry in the Commonwealth. This bill is identical to SB 25.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects workforce development for offshore wind, a renewable energy sector, advancing clean energy infrastructure through training resources.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirects DOE to develop training resources for offshore wind workforce, advancing employment opportunities and skills development in a growing sector.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy