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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; RPS requirements; Air Pollution Control Board; regulations. Delays for 20 years the timeline by which Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia are required to produce 100 percent of their electric energy from 100 percent renewable resources. Under the bill, the annual percentage requirements are paused after the 2023 compliance year and do not resume until 2044. The bill provides that Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia are required to meet the 100 percent requirement by 2070 and 2065, respectively. Additionally, the bill provides that the Air Pollution Control Board is required to adopt regulations for the period of 2051 to 2070 to reduce carbon emissions from electric power generating facilities. Under current law, the Board is required to adopt regulations to reduce emissions for the period of 2031 through 2050.
AI Summary
This bill delays by 20 years the deadlines for Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to achieve 100 percent renewable energy, pausing their annual progress requirements after 2023 until 2044, and setting new final targets of 2070 for Appalachian Power and 2065 for Dominion Energy Virginia. Additionally, it requires the Air Pollution Control Board (the state agency responsible for environmental regulations) to create new regulations for reducing carbon emissions from power plants between 2051 and 2070, whereas current law mandates regulations for the period of 2031 through 2050.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N) (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB562 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB562) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1114820.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB562/text/SB562 |
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