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VA HB807
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Richard Sullivan
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AI Summary
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Expands Virginia's shared solar program capacity by adding 525 megawatts in part two (increased from 150 megawatts), with 450 megawatts serving no more than 51% low-income customers and 75 megawatts serving more than 51% low-income customers
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Requires the Phase II Utility to release additional capacity by July 1, 2026, or when 90% of existing capacity is subscribed with substantially complete construction, whichever occurs earlier
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Mandates a Commission proceeding to determine part three capacity once 268 megawatts of part two capacity reaches substantial completion, evaluating program costs, benefits, economic impacts, and environmental benefits
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Allows subscriber organizations to distribute excess bill credits to subscribers more frequently than once per year, removing the previous annual-only restriction
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Requires the State Corporation Commission to update shared solar program regulations by December 31, 2026, with utilities filing necessary implementation documents by March 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Electric utilities; shared solar programs; Phase II Utility.
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB807)
3/12/2026