Bill

Bill > SB751


VA SB751

VA SB751
Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility.


summary

Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
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)

Last Action

Continued to next session in Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/12/2026)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

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
Loading...