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Every energy bill, vote, and legislator stance in Virginia, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

VA Legislature US Congress
Total bills
3
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Aaron Rouse
100% support rate
Top opponent
Mark Obenshain
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving wind in Virginia

Legislators moving wind in Virginia
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Aaron Rouse
Aaron Rouse Senate · District 22
D
Strong +
100% 8
Creigh Deeds
Creigh Deeds Senate · District 11
D
Strong +
100% 8
Jeremy McPike
Jeremy McPike Senate · District 29
D
Strong +
100% 8
Louise Lucas
Louise Lucas Senate · District 18
D
Strong +
100% 8
Mamie Locke
Mamie Locke Senate · District 23
D
Strong +
100% 8
Mark Obenshain
Mark Obenshain Senate · District 2
R
Strong −
0% 8
Ryan McDougle
Ryan McDougle Senate · District 26
R
Strong −
0% 8
Bill DeSteph
Bill DeSteph Senate · District 20
R
Strong −
0% 6
Bill Stanley
Bill Stanley Senate · District 7
R
Strong −
0% 6
Mark Peake
Mark Peake Senate · District 8
R
Strong −
0% 6
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in committee · Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 920: Electric utilities; development of offshore wind capacity.

Electric utilities; development of offshore wind capacity. Increases the maximum capacity for offshore wind generation facilities that is in the public interest to be constructed or purchased by a public utility from 5,200 megawatts to 25,000 megawatts. The bill also changes the deadline for such construction or purchase from December 31, 2032, to December 31, 2030.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases offshore wind capacity max from 5,200 to 25,000 MW and advances deadline to 2030, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure expansion.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Wind
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
Sub-Topics Wind Workforce Development
signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 25: Offshore wind industry; workforce development.

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 HB 67.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirectly establishes workforce development for offshore wind (renewable energy), aligning with clean energy investment indicators and workforce advancement in renewable infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes workforce development program funding training resources for offshore wind industry, advancing employment opportunities in a growing sector.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Wind Workforce Development