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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
High energy use facilities; natural gas fuel cell generating resources. Permits a high energy use facility, as defined in the bill, that owns or operates a natural gas fuel cell generating resource to enter a contract to generate electric energy on such terms and conditions negotiated with the Dominion Energy or Appalachian Power Company, including provisions related to (i) issuing utility bill credits equivalent to the value of such energy generation and (ii) the utility's purchase of excess power generated by the high energy use facility. The bill requires such natural gas fuel cell generating resource to be located on the same real property as the high energy use facility.
AI Summary
This bill allows a "high energy use facility," defined as a customer requiring at least 30 megawatts of continuous electricity, including data centers, to enter into a negotiated contract with their utility (either a Phase I or Phase II Utility, which are defined by existing law) for electricity generated by a natural gas fuel cell located on the same property. The contract can include provisions for the utility to provide bill credits equal to the value of the generated energy and to purchase any excess power produced. Importantly, this provision does not alter the utility's renewable energy obligations, count towards limits for net energy metering (a program allowing customers to receive credit for excess electricity sent to the grid), restrict a customer's right to self-generate power, or prevent licensed electricity suppliers from using natural gas fuel cells to serve their customers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
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/HB1087 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1087) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096312.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1087/text/HB1087 |
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