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VA HB807

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Sullivan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Allows subscriber organizations to distribute excess bill credits to subscribers more frequently than once per year, removing the previous annual-only restriction

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Labor2/5/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #31/22/2026
Labor and Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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