Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 40
Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard program, deficiency payments.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- William M. Stanley, Jr. (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Bill DeSteph (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard program; deficiency payments. Removes provisions requiring deficiency payments by certain electric utilities if such utilities are unable to meet the compliance obligation of the renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) program requirements or if the cost of renewable energy certificates necessary to comply with RPS program requirements exceeds $45 per megawatt hour.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 Senate | Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N) - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Senate committee offered - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Senate committee offered - Feb 1, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB40) - Nov 20, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor - Nov 20, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100063D