Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.
Electric utilities; shared solar programs, Phase I Utility.
Electric utilities; shared solar programs; Phase I Utility. Amends certain provisions related to the shared solar program established by the State Corporation Commission for Appalachian Power Company. The bill permits excess bill credits to be distributed to shared solar subscribers more than once annually. The bill also requires the utility in administering its shared solar program to require net crediting functionality for customer utility bills, as described in the bill. The bill directs the Commission to update its regulations and Appalachian Power to file any tariffs, agreements, or forms necessary to implement the provisions of the bill by March 1, 2027. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-13 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-04-13 | Latest Action | Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0674) |