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HB 617

Virginia - Session 2026

House of Delegates failed 2026-02-18
Business / Commerce Energy Infrastructure / Utilities
Bill Details

Title: 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 December 1, 2026. 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
McNamara
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Status failed
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
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