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VA HB1934
VA HB1934Electric utilities; generation of electricity from renewable and zero carbon sources.
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Introduced
01/06/2025
01/06/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Passed
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Electric utilities; generation of electricity from renewable and zero carbon sources; projects on or adjacent to public elementary or secondary schools. Provides that for purposes of compliance with a renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) program, to the extent that low-income qualifying projects, as defined in existing law, are not available and projects located on or adjacent to public elementary or secondary schools are available, a certain percentage of the required projects shall be composed of projects located on or adjacent to public elementary or secondary schools. This bill is identical to SB 1192.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Virginia's renewable energy portfolio standards (RPS) program by adding a new provision related to solar projects located on or adjacent to public elementary or secondary schools. Specifically, for Phase II Utilities, if low-income qualifying projects are not available, a portion of the utility's one percent RPS requirement must be met by solar projects located on or adjacent to public elementary or secondary schools. To qualify, these school-based projects must have a contractual relationship with the school. The term "elementary or secondary" is defined by referencing existing state law. The bill is part of a broader effort to increase renewable energy generation in Virginia, with utilities required to progressively increase the percentage of renewable energy in their portfolios, reaching 100% by 2045-2050. This change aims to encourage solar development on school properties while providing additional opportunities for renewable energy projects beyond low-income qualifying installations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (13)
Destiny LeVere Bolling (D)*,
Bonita Anthony (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
Carrie Coyner (R),
Michael Feggans (D),
Dan Helmer (D),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Amy Laufer (D),
Mamie Locke (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Richard Sullivan (D),
Vivian Watts (D),
Michael Webert (R),
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0708) (on 05/02/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1934 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1934/text/CHAP0708 |
| Governor's Recommendation HB1934 | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1934/text/HB1934AG |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1934/text/HB1934H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1934) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1070800.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1934/text/HB1934ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1934) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1025062.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1934/text/HB1934 |
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