Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 598: Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, zero-carbon electricity, etc.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 598 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, zero-carbon electricity, etc. Primary sponsor: Creigh Deeds (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0512).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard; zero-carbon electricity; accelerated clean energy buyers. Revises the conditions under which accelerated clean energy buyers, defined in existing law as accelerated renewable energy buyers, may contract with Appalachian Power or Dominion Energy Virginia to obtain renewable energy certificates (RECs). The bill exempts an accelerated clean energy buyer obtaining capacity, energy, or RECs from qualifying resources or facilities from the assignment of non-bypassable costs associated with compliance with the renewable portfolio standard program based on the amount and type of renewable energy certificates obtained in proportion to such accelerated clean energy buyer's total electric energy consumption. This bill incorporates SB 470. This bill is identical to HB 369.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creigh Deeds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0512)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 512 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB598)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB598ER)
- Enrolled
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB598)
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed House with substitute (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
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