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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; request for proposals required for certain facilities. Requires Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia, at least 15 months prior to seeking approval to construct or purchase a generating facility that emits carbon dioxide, to conduct a thorough evaluation of non-carbon-emitting electric generation options through an independent administrator selected by the State Corporation Commission and retained by such utility. The bill directs the Commission to review the framework and schedule of the request for proposals designed by the independent administrator and accept feedback from relevant stakeholders. The bill provides that if the results of the request for proposals indicate that a cost-effective set of proposed resources can meet the identified energy and capacity needs, such utility shall petition the Commission for approval of such resources.
AI Summary
This bill requires Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia, at least 15 months before seeking approval to build or buy a power-generating facility that releases carbon dioxide, to thoroughly examine non-carbon-emitting electricity generation options. This evaluation must be conducted by an independent administrator, chosen by the State Corporation Commission (SCC) and hired by the utility. The SCC will review the process for requesting proposals (RFPs), which is designed by this independent administrator, and will consider input from interested parties. If the RFP results show that a cost-effective combination of proposed resources can meet the identified energy and capacity needs, the utility must then ask the SCC for approval of those resources.
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/HB1175 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1175) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1113445.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1175/text/HB1175 |
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