HB 1467

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

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

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-1467
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Labor and Commerce; Commerce and Labor
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-13
Business / Commerce Energy Infrastructure / 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.

Sponsor
Franklin, L.V.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0860)
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