Bill
Bill > SB457
summary
Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard eligible sources; zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities. Provides that, for the purposes of the renewable energy portfolio standard, eligible sources include zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities located in the Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This bill amends Virginia's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) program to include zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities as eligible sources for meeting renewable energy goals. The RPS program, administered by Phase I and Phase II Utilities, requires them to meet annual targets for selling renewable energy and, under this bill, zero-carbon electricity, to retail customers. The bill specifically adds "zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities located in the Commonwealth" to the list of eligible sources for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), which utilities must acquire and retire to comply with the RPS program. This change aims to expand the types of clean energy that can contribute to Virginia's renewable energy targets, recognizing nuclear power as a zero-emission source of electricity.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Bill DeSteph (R)*,
Tammy Brankley Mulchi (R),
Luther Cifers (R),
Timmy French (R),
Travis Hackworth (R),
Emily Jordan (R),
Ryan McDougle (R),
Christie New Craig (R),
Mark Obenshain (R),
Mark Peake (R),
Todd Pillion (R),
Bryce Reeves (R),
William Stanley (R),
Richard Stuart (R),
Glen Sturtevant (R),
Last Action
Commerce and Labor Amendment - Commerce and Labor Amendment (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB457 |
| Commerce and Labor Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB457/text/SB457ASC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB457) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096323.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB457/text/SB457 |
Loading...