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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Phase I and Phase II Utilities; energy efficiency upgrades; low-income residents; report. States that it is the policy of the Commonwealth to reduce, wherever feasible and cost-effective, heating-related costs of living for low-income residents. The bill requires Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power to make best, reasonable efforts to provide by December 31, 2031, prescriptive efficiency measures, as defined in the bill, and related efficiency improvements to at least 30 percent of the qualifying households, as defined in the bill, identified by such utilities, provided that the State Corporation Commission determines that such measures and improvements are in the public interest. The bill requires such utilities to report to the Commission its activities, plans, and filings regarding the bill's provisions no later than January 1, 2028, annually thereafter, and in any recurring filing that the Commission deems appropriate. The bill also requires that Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power make reasonable efforts to incorporate recommendations or feedback provided by the task force that evaluates barriers to access and enrollment in programs for income-qualified energy customers.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a policy for Virginia to reduce heating-related living costs for low-income residents, requiring major electric utilities like Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (referred to as Phase I and Phase II Utilities) to make significant efforts to provide energy efficiency upgrades, known as prescriptive efficiency measures, to at least 30 percent of qualifying households by December 31, 2031, provided these measures are deemed in the public interest by the State Corporation Commission (the Commission). Qualifying households are defined as those occupied by low-income residents (defined by specific income thresholds) who rely on on-site stored fuel for heating, cooking, or water heating, have inefficient appliances, and are eligible for or have received weatherization assistance. The utilities must also consult with state departments to secure funding for these programs and will report their progress, plans, and program filings to the Commission annually starting January 1, 2028, with the Commission having discretion to adjust the target and not penalize utilities for failing to meet it.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Reported from Commerce and Labor (8-Y 6-N) (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB2/text/HB2HC3 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From SCC (2/10/2026 2:53 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1138638.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB2/text/HB2H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB2/text/HB2HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB2/text/HB2HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB2/text/HB2 |
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