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VA HB891
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Irene Shin
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AI Summary
- Battery energy storage projects are automatically permitted as accessory uses on parcels with approved solar facility special exceptions, without requiring separate zoning approval or special use permits
- Storage projects must be located within the boundaries of the existing approved solar facility parcel and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety, fire, and environmental codes
- Existing payment obligations, financial commitments, and tax exemptions tied to the approved solar project remain unchanged and do not apply to the added battery storage project
- Host localities retain authority to enforce safety codes and ensure safe battery storage operation, while developers may still voluntarily negotiate siting agreements
- Projects with interconnection requests filed before July 1, 2030 will be subject to local ordinances in effect on July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Siting of battery energy storage projects; commercial solar photovoltaic generation facilities, etc.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government2/6/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns: Subcommittee #11/28/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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