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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
Electric utilities; retirement of certain electric generating units. Provides that, for the required retirement by December 31, 2045, of electric generating units that emit carbon as a by-product of combusting fuel to generate electricity, exceptions to such requirement include natural gas electric generating units with carbon capture capability and emissions-positive electric generating units. Under the bill, "emissions-positive generating unit" means an electric generating unit that produces a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by either preventing, capturing, or collecting such emissions from fuel combustion.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing law regarding the retirement of electric generating units that emit carbon. Specifically, it provides exceptions to the requirement that these units must be retired by December 31, 2045. The exceptions include natural gas electric generating units that have the capability to capture carbon emissions and "emissions-positive generating units." An emissions-positive generating unit is defined as a unit that achieves a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, measured in carbon dioxide equivalent, by either preventing, capturing, or collecting emissions from fuel combustion. This change aims to allow for certain types of cleaner natural gas power plants and innovative emission-reducing technologies to continue operating beyond the original deadline.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (32)
Israel O'Quinn (R)*,
Jason Ballard (R),
Rob Bloxom (R),
Mike Cherry (R),
Mitchell Cornett (R),
William Davis (R),
Anne Ferrell Tata (R),
Hyland Fowler (R),
Tom Garrett (R),
Timothy Griffin (R),
Karen Hamilton (R),
M. Keith Hodges (R),
Terry Kilgore (R),
James Leftwich (R),
Ellen McLaughlin (R),
James Morefield (R),
Delores Oates (R),
Justin Pence (R),
Eric Phillips (R),
Hillary Pugh Kent (R),
Chris Runion (R),
Phillip Scott (R),
Howard Wachsmann (R),
Wendell Walker (R),
Michael Webert (R),
Madison Whittle (R),
William Wiley (R),
Wren Williams (R),
Tony Wilt (R),
Thomas Wright (R),
Scott Wyatt (R),
Eric Zehr (R),
Last Action
Left in Labor and Commerce (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1184 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1184) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096315.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1184/text/HB1184 |
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