HB 1225: Transportation electrification; integrated resource planning, fast-charging stations, etc.

Official summary

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

Transportation electrification; integrated resource planning; fast-charging stations; cost recovery by electric utilities. Permits Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company to file a proposed tariff with the State Corporation Commission (the Commission) to provide utility owned and operated electrical distribution infrastructure to support electric vehicle charging stations. The bill requires Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company to file transportation electrification plans with the Commission by February 1, 2028, and every three years thereafter, and includes requirements for information to include in such plans. Under the bill, Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company are required to seek recovery of necessary and appropriate expenditures for transportation electrification only through their rates for generation and distribution services.The bill prohibits Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company from petitioning for approval of expenditures to own and operate electric vehicle fast-charging stations unless such stations are located at or beyond a radial distance as determined by the Commission relative to the location of any privately owned fast charging station. The bill also directs the Commission to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to determine the appropriate radial distance for such utility-owned fast-charging stations from privately-owned fast charging stations, to enter its final rule in such proceeding no later than December 31, 2027, and to review such final rule by December 31, 2029. Provisions of the bill restricting the radial distance of utility owned and operated fast-charging stations expire on July 1, 2031. This bill is identical to SB 407.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“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. March 31, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0026)
2. March 31, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 26 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. March 9, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1225)
6. March 3, 2026Signed by President
7. March 3, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. March 3, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1225ER)
9. March 3, 2026Enrolled
10. February 26, 2026Passed Senate (37-Y 3-N 0-A)
11. February 26, 2026Read third time
12. February 25, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

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