SB 508: Electric utilities; comprehensive assessments, surplus interconnection service.

Official summary

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

Electric utilities; surplus interconnection service sites. Directs Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to undertake a comprehensive assessment of available interconnection capacity at each such utility's existing and planned intermittent electric generation facilities located in the Commonwealth. The bill directs such utilities to establish pilot programs for energy storage resources and solar generation facilities that utilize surplus interconnection service, as defined in the bill, including a request for proposals. The bill requires such utilities to submit the results of such requests for proposals as part of their 2027 plans and petitions for approval for the development of new solar and onshore wind generation capacity, which plans are required under existing law. This bill is identical to HB 1065.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

“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 11, 2026Governor's recommendation received by Senate
2. March 12, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB508)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. March 4, 2026Signed by President
6. March 4, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 4, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB508ER)
8. March 4, 2026Enrolled
9. February 27, 2026Passed House (64-Y 32-N 0-A)
10. February 27, 2026Read third time
11. February 26, 2026Read second time
12. February 24, 2026Reported from Labor and Commerce (15-Y 7-N)

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