Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 935: Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program; established, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 935 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program; established, report. Primary sponsor: Alfonso Lopez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program established; report. Directs the Director of the Department of Energy to establish the Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program. The purpose of the Program is to (i) promote the adoption, deployment, and understanding of solar energy and battery storage technologies; (ii) support market development, public information, and workforce development initiatives; and (iii) conduct research and technical studies on cost reduction, deployment barriers, and grid integration. The bill establishes the Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Board as a policy board in the executive branch of state government to coordinate with the Director to establish a program for the promotion, research, and market development of clean energy and battery storage. Additionally, the bill establishes the Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Fund to fund the administration and implementation of the Program. The bill requires the developer of a solar energy project or an energy storage system to pay a one-time fee of $0.02 per watt of generation or storage capacity to the Fund. The fee is assessed by the Department of Energy.
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
- Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB935)
- Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105238D