Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 562: Electric cooperatives; authorized to establish and implement a virtual power plant program.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 562 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric cooperatives; authorized to establish and implement a virtual power plant program. Primary sponsor: David Reid (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0044).
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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 program; electric cooperatives. Authorizes electric cooperatives to establish and implement a virtual power plant program. The bill defines a virtual power plant as an aggregation of distributed energy resources, enrolled either directly with an electric cooperative or indirectly through an aggregator, that are operated in coordination to provide one or more grid services. Under the bill, an electric cooperative may offer incentives to residential customers to purchase battery storage devices and is required to evaluate various methods to optimize demand. This bill is identical to SB 487.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Reid | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“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 (CHAP0044)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 44 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB562)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB562ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (98-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute (39-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute
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