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VA SB554

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kannan Srinivasan

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "high-energy user" as any property owner or agent whose project is estimated to exceed 25 megawatts of annual electric energy consumption

  • Authorizes localities in Planning District 8 (Northern Virginia) to deny special exception permits, special use permits, or zoning amendments from high-energy users if the locality's current electric energy availability is insufficient to meet the project's demands

  • Requires high-energy user applicants to disclose projected annual electric energy usage, including minimum and maximum usage, annual growth projections, and whether the project will require additional electric infrastructure

  • Permits electric utilities to delay service to high-energy user applicants until the locality approves the zoning application, notwithstanding existing requirements to provide service

  • Adds adverse impacts on the electric grid caused by high-energy users and new electric infrastructure to the list of factors localities may consider when designing zoning ordinances to prevent overcrowding and population density issues

Legislative Description

Zoning; high-energy users, local authority.

Last Action

Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (12-Y 3-N)

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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