Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 327: Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 327 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation. Primary sponsor: Schuyler VanValkenburg (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 728 (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.
Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, generation, and storage. Requires American Electric Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to each petition the State Corporation Commission by December 31, 2026, to conduct a pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation, and energy storage resources for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals. The bill directs the Commission to convene a technical conference to evaluate the creation of an energy efficiency program meeting certain requirements by November 1, 2026. Under the bill, if the Commission determines that such a program is feasible for implementation by American Electric Power and Dominion Energy Virginia, the Commission shall require such utilities to petition for approval by May 1, 2027, to implement such programs. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2034. This bill is identical to HB 1062.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 728 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB327)
- 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 (SB327ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (20-Y 20-N 0-A)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB327)
- Passed House with substitute (67-Y 29-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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