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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility. Provides that for the purposes of the Utility Facilities Act, the term "public utility" does not include any company that owns or operates one or more facilities for the generation, distribution, or storage of electric energy exclusively for consumption by one or more customers located on the site of such facilities or on adjoining property, provided that such facilities are connected on the customer's side of the electric meter and electricity is delivered without the use of a public utility's distribution or transmission system. The bill also provides that after such a facility operates within the certificated service territory of an electric utility for a duration of five years, such company is required to submit to such public utility a written offer for the sale of such facility.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Utility Facilities Act to clarify the definition of a "public utility" by excluding companies that generate, distribute, or store electricity solely for their own customers on-site or on adjacent property, as long as the electricity is delivered without using a public utility's existing distribution or transmission systems. Importantly, if such a facility operates within an electric utility's designated service area for five years, the company operating it must then offer to sell the facility to that public utility.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (14)
Bill DeSteph (R)*,
Tammy Brankley Mulchi (R),
Luther Cifers (R),
Creigh Deeds (D),
Adam Ebbin (D),
Travis Hackworth (R),
Emily Jordan (R),
Christie New Craig (R),
Mark Peake (R),
Todd Pillion (R),
Bryce Reeves (R),
William Stanley (R),
Richard Stuart (R),
Glen Sturtevant (R),
Last Action
Continued to next session in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB751 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB751) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1131833.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB751/text/SB751 |
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