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This bill requires public service companies, including their contractors and subcontractors, or third-party developers involved in constructing, altering, or repairing renewable energy sources with over one megawatt of generation capacity (referred to as "RPS-eligible source work") to pay workers the prevailing wage rate, which is determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act. Additionally, for such work commencing on or after January 1, 2027, at least 15 percent of the total labor hours must be performed by a "qualified apprentice," defined as an individual participating in a registered apprenticeship program, and if four or more individuals are employed, at least one qualified apprentice must be hired. Failure to comply with these prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements will result in penalty payments to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, with higher penalties for intentional disregard of the law. The bill also specifies that these requirements apply to contracts entered into, amended, or modified on or after July 1, 2026.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB667