SB 267: Electric utility infrastructure; Dept. of Energy & SCC to conduct comprehensive analysis, report.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

State Corporation Commission; electric utility infrastructure; report. Directs the Department of Energy (the Department), in consultation with the State Corporation Commission (the Commission), Appalachian Power, and Dominion Energy Virginia, to conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing electric utility infrastructure to identify cost-saving opportunities that improve or preserve electric system reliability as an alternative or supplement to greenfield infrastructure projects. Provided that the Department receives sufficient voluntary financial contributions to engage independent consulting services, the Department and the Commission shall complete the analysis and submit a report to the General Assembly no later than December 1, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 886 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Signed by President
5. March 10, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 10, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB267)
7. March 10, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB267ER)
8. March 10, 2026Enrolled
9. March 4, 2026Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
10. March 4, 2026Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
11. March 4, 2026Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. March 4, 2026Read third time

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