Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 551: Energy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 551 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Energy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report. Primary sponsor: Kannan Srinivasan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State Corporation Commission; work group; energy load flexibility protocols; high electric demand customers; report. Directs the State Corporation Commission to convene a work group to evaluate and assess energy load flexibility protocols for high electric demand customers, including any commercial or industrial customer located in the Commonwealth with an electricity demand of greater than 50 megawatts. In conducting its assessment, the work group shall consider factors as outlined in the bill, provide an analysis of the current regulatory framework in the Commonwealth regarding high electric demand customers, and develop recommendations for improving load flexibility protocols and demand response management programs by electric utilities or the regional transmission entity. The work group shall include members as outlined in the bill and shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kannan Srinivasan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB551)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104617D