Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 615: Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, deficiency payments.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 615 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, deficiency payments. Primary sponsor: Joe McNamara (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Labor and Commerce.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program; deficiency payments. Changes from $45 to $0.01 the amount of deficiency payment required by certain electric utilities that are unable to meet the compliance obligations of the renewable energy portfolio standard program requirements and removes provisions requiring a payment of $75 per megawatt-hour of shortfall in procuring renewable energy certificates for solar, wind, or anaerobic digesters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McNamara | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Labor and Commerce
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB615)
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101874D