Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1100: Virtual power plant pilot program; each Phase II Utility shall petition SCC for approval to conduct.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1100 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Virtual power plant pilot program; each Phase II Utility shall petition SCC for approval to conduct. Primary sponsor: Ghazala F. Hashmi. Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0712).
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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 pilot program. Requires Dominion Energy Virginia to petition the State Corporation Commission for approval to conduct a pilot program to evaluate methods to optimize demand through various technology applications, including the establishment of virtual power plants, by December 1, 2025. The bill requires the pilot program to evaluate electric grid capacity needs and the ability of such virtual power plants to provide grid services, including peak-shaving, during times of peak electric demand. This bill is identical to HB 2346.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 (CHAP0712)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 712 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 2, 2025
- Communicated to Governor
- Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N)
- Governor's substitute printed (SB1100S2)
- Governor's substitute printed (SB1100S2)
- Governor's recommendation received by Senate
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB1100)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
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