Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 252: Renewable energy portfolio standard program; energy from geothermal heating/cooling systems, report.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 252 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Renewable energy portfolio standard program; energy from geothermal heating/cooling systems, report. Primary sponsor: Scott Surovell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 734 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Renewable energy portfolio standard program; geothermal heating and cooling systems; report. Requires, for purposes of the renewable energy portfolio standard program, Dominion Energy Virginia and American Electric Power to annually procure and retire certain percentages of renewable energy certificates from geothermal heating and cooling systems, as defined in the bill. The bill directs the State Corporation Commission to prepare and deliver a report evaluating the procurement and retirement of renewable energy certificates from geothermal heating and cooling systems in the Commonwealth on or before November 1, 2028. The bill also directs the Real Estate Appraiser Board to promulgate regulations requiring the development of a continuing education curriculum and required training for all licensees that includes how to properly determine the increase in value of real estate created by reductions in building energy costs associated with solar, geothermal, and solar water heating investments. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation and is identical to HB 1102.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Surovell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 734 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB252)
- 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 Senate and House (SB252ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (67-Y 29-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
- Reported from Labor and Commerce (16-Y 5-N)
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