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This bill requires each Phase II Utility (primarily Dominion Energy Virginia) to submit a petition to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) by December 1, 2025, to establish a virtual power plant (VPP) pilot program. A virtual power plant is an aggregation of distributed energy resources (like battery storage, smart thermostats, and electric vehicle charging systems) that can be coordinated to provide grid services. The pilot program will evaluate electric grid capacity needs and the utility's ability to optimize demand through technology applications. The program will include up to 450 megawatts of distributed energy resources across multiple geographic regions of Virginia. Key requirements include proposing 15 megawatts of residential battery storage incentives, developing an electric school bus program, and creating a program tariff that allows customers and aggregators to enroll technologies. The pilot program will run until July 1, 2028, after which the SCC will review the data, evaluate the program's effectiveness, and potentially establish a permanent program with procurement targets. The bill emphasizes involving stakeholders, providing incentives (especially for economically disadvantaged communities), and creating flexible participation mechanisms for customers to contribute to grid stability during peak demand periods.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1100