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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1062: Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1062 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation. Primary sponsor: Phil Hernandez (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 727 (effective 7/1/2026).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, generation, and storage. Requires American Electric Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to each petition the State Corporation Commission by December 31, 2026, to conduct a pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation, and energy storage resources for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals. The bill directs the Commission to convene a technical conference to evaluate the creation of an energy efficiency program meeting certain requirements by November 1, 2026. Under the bill, if the Commission determines that such a program is feasible for implementation by American Electric Power and Dominion Energy Virginia, the Commission shall require such utilities to petition for approval by May 1, 2027, to implement such programs. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2034. This bill is identical to SB 327.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Phil HernandezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse94
Katrina CallsenCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse54
Dan HelmerCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Adele McClureCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 727 (effective 7/1/2026)
  2. Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1062)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  5. Signed by President
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1062)
  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1062ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Senate substitute agreed to by House (68-Y 31-N 0-A)
  11. Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
  12. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

Showing 12 most recent of 37 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source