Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 617
Electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program, Phase I Utilities.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joseph P. McNamara (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Labor and Commerce - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB617) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3 - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103496D