Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 920: Electric utilities; development of offshore wind capacity.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 920 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; development of offshore wind capacity. Primary sponsor: Alfonso Lopez (Democratic). 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; development of offshore wind capacity. Increases the maximum capacity for offshore wind generation facilities that is in the public interest to be constructed or purchased by a public utility from 5,200 megawatts to 25,000 megawatts. The bill also changes the deadline for such construction or purchase from December 31, 2032, to December 31, 2030.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 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
- Left in Labor and Commerce
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB920)
- Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102201D