Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2346: Virtual power plant pilot program; each Phase II Utility shall petition SCC for approval to conduct.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2346 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Virtual power plant pilot program; each Phase II Utility shall petition SCC for approval to conduct. Primary sponsor: Phil Hernandez (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0709).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program. Requires Dominion Energy Virginia to petition the State Corporation Commission for approval to conduct a pilot program to evaluate methods to optimize demand through various technology applications, including the establishment of virtual power plants, by December 1, 2025. The bill requires the pilot program to evaluate electric grid capacity needs and the ability of such virtual power plants to provide grid services, including peak-shaving, during times of peak electric demand. This bill is identical to SB 1100.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Hernandez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adele McClure | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Atoosa Reaser | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Briana Sewell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Rip Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0709)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 709 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 2, 2025
- Communicated to Governor
- Motion to pass in enrolled form rejected (53-Y 41-N)
- House rejected Governor's recommendation (10-Y 85-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB2346)
- Governor's substitute printed (HB2346H2)
- Governor's recommendation received by House
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
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