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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Zoning; high-energy users; local authority. Permits the governing body of any locality to give consideration to the adverse impacts on the electric grid caused by high-energy users, as defined in the bill, and impacts resulting from new electric infrastructure in the design of zoning ordinances and the drawing of districts. The bill also permits the governing body of any locality in Planning District 8 to consider the current availability of electric energy against the expected annual electric energy consumption of high-energy users when evaluating land use applications and zoning amendments. Finally, the bill provides that any governing body considering such an application or amendment shall require a high-energy user seeking such application or amendment to provide information regarding the projected annual electric energy usage for the project prior to consideration.
AI Summary
This bill allows local governments to consider the negative impacts that "high-energy users" (defined as properties with an expected annual electric energy consumption exceeding 25 megawatts, excluding residential developments) and new electric infrastructure might have on the electric grid when creating zoning ordinances and districts. Specifically, in Planning District 8, local governments can also weigh the current availability of electricity against the projected energy needs of these high-energy users when reviewing land use applications and zoning changes. Furthermore, any local government considering such an application or amendment must require high-energy users to submit information about their projected annual electricity usage before the application is reviewed.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote) (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1112 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1112/text/HB1112HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1112/text/HB1112HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1112/text/HB1112 |
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