Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1467
Electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program, Phase I Utilities.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lily V. Franklin
Cosponsors (1)
- Phil M. Hernandez (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS PASSED
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 Senate | Passage R | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Mar 10, 2026 Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Mar 9, 2026 Senate | Reported from Commerce and Labor | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 9, 2026 House | H VOTE: | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Reported from Labor and Commerce | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Jan 29, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Apr 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 860 (effective 7/1/2026) - Apr 6, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1467) - Mar 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 · House
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 · House
Signed by Speaker - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Signed by President - Mar 30, 2026 · House
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1467ER) - Mar 30, 2026 · House
Enrolled - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate (31-Y 9-N 0-A) - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Read third time - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A) - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Reported from Commerce and Labor (12-Y 2-N) - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) - Feb 9, 2026 · House
Read third time and passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A) - Feb 6, 2026 · House
Read second time and engrossed - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Read first time - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N) - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1467) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3 - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Presented and ordered printed 26106041D