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Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. Amends annual funding commitments for the purposes of the annual pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals conducted by Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power Company. Under the bill, Appalachian Power Company is required to continue its pilot program at no less than $1 million and no greater than $1.5 million annually. Dominion Energy Virginia is required to continue its pilot program at no less than $156 million and no greater than $204 million for the time period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending July 1, 2038. The bill extends the sunset date of such pilot programs from July 1, 2028, to July 1, 2038.The bill also provides that Dominion Energy may recover costs associated with certain electrical facilities that have been approved by the State Corporation Commission as of December 1, 2038, provided that certain requirements are met and notwithstanding any limitations on such cost recovery in current law. The bill directs Dominion Energy to propose to the Commission, in a petition and in future proceedings to determine its rates for generation and distribution services, provisions regarding the assignment of certain costs.This bill incorporates HB 634. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.

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Destiny LeVere Bolling (D)*,  Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),  John Chilton McAuliff (D),  Delores McQuinn (D), 

Senate Commerce and Labor Hearing (19:00:00 3/2/2026 Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building) (on 03/02/2026)

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