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VA HB114
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lee Ware
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AI Summary
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Directs the Department of Energy and State Corporation Commission to analyze existing electric utility infrastructure for cost-saving opportunities that improve reliability as alternatives to new greenfield projects
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Analysis must include capacity uprates for zero-carbon generation, energy storage, transmission upgrades, grid enhancing technologies, and high-performance conductors
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Requires examination of voluntary regulatory pathways allowing large load customers to directly finance infrastructure alternatives in exchange for accelerated interconnection
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Report due to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026
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Additional generating capacity from uprates at existing hydroelectric ("falling water") facilities will qualify as renewable energy standard eligible sources
Legislative Description
Electric utility infrastructure; Dept of Energy and SCC to conduct an analysis, report.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
3/6/2026