HB 285: Distributed Energy Resources Task Force; created, membership, reports, sunset.

Official summary

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

Distributed Energy Resources Task Force established; reports; sunset. Establishes the Distributed Energy Resources Task Force as an advisory commission within the executive branch with the purpose of developing a comprehensive strategy to advance the Commonwealth's transition toward integrated distributed energy resource markets and to support the Commonwealth's compliance with certain regulations. The bill describes the membership, powers, and duties of the Task Force and requires the Task Force to submit various reports to the Governor, the State Corporation Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Chairs of the House Committee on Labor and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. The bill sunsets on July 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 223.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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. April 11, 2026Governor's recommendation received by House
2. April 1, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB285)
3. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
5. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 30, 2026Signed by President
7. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB285ER)
8. March 30, 2026Enrolled
9. March 18, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB285)
10. March 14, 2026Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A)
11. March 14, 2026Conference report agreed to by House (93-Y 3-N 0-A)
12. March 13, 2026Conference Report released

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