Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 627: Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard program.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 627 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard program. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-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; renewable energy portfolio standard program. Repeals provisions (i) requiring Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power to participate in a renewable energy portfolio standard program that requires each such utility to procure and retire renewable energy certificates and (ii) permitting the recovery of certain costs associated with compliance with such program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeSteph | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“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 Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB627)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104647D