Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 562: Electric utilities; RPS requirements, Air Pollution Control Board regulations.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 562 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; RPS requirements, Air Pollution Control Board regulations. Primary sponsor: Luther Cifers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electric utilities; RPS requirements; Air Pollution Control Board; regulations. Delays for 20 years the timeline by which Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia are required to produce 100 percent of their electric energy from 100 percent renewable resources. Under the bill, the annual percentage requirements are paused after the 2023 compliance year and do not resume until 2044. The bill provides that Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia are required to meet the 100 percent requirement by 2070 and 2065, respectively. Additionally, the bill provides that the Air Pollution Control Board is required to adopt regulations for the period of 2051 to 2070 to reduce carbon emissions from electric power generating facilities. Under current law, the Board is required to adopt regulations to reduce emissions for the period of 2031 through 2050.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Cifers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB562)
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105285D