HB 369: Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, zero-carbon electricity, etc.

Official summary

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

Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard; zero-carbon electricity; accelerated clean energy buyers. Revises the conditions under which accelerated clean energy buyers, defined in existing law as accelerated renewable energy buyers, may contract with Appalachian Power or Dominion Energy Virginia to obtain renewable energy certificates (RECs). The bill exempts an accelerated clean energy buyer obtaining capacity, energy, or RECs from qualifying resources or facilities from the assignment of non-bypassable costs associated with compliance with the renewable portfolio standard program based on the amount and type of renewable energy certificates obtained in proportion to such accelerated clean energy buyer's total electric energy consumption. This bill is identical to SB 598.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

“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 (CHAP0043)
2. March 31, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 43 (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 5, 2026Enrolled
6. March 5, 2026Signed by President
7. March 5, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. March 5, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB369ER)
9. March 5, 2026Enrolled
10. March 2, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB369)
11. March 2, 2026Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 4-N 0-A)
12. February 26, 2026Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

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