Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 834: Virginia Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems Grant Program; established.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 834 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems Grant Program; established. Primary sponsor: Michael J. Jones. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Tabled in Appropriations (22-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.
Virginia Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems Grant Program. Establishes the Virginia Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems Grant Program (the Program), subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, for the purposes of (i) coordinating and supporting the development of solar energy and short duration battery energy storage industries and projects by public or private entities; (ii) evaluating and approving solar energy and short duration battery energy storage projects as qualified projects for the purposes of the Program; and (iii) determining which items and services are considered eligible project costs for a given qualified project, as defined in the bill. The bill provides requirements for what can be considered a qualified solar energy and short duration battery energy storage project based on whether the use of such project is for a residential, commercial and industrial, or utility-scale project. Finally, the bill directs the Department of Energy to monitor allocation of the grant awards and maintain a public dashboard displaying certain information on the solar energy and short duration battery energy storage installations.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Jones | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Tabled in Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
- Referred from Finance and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends referring to Appropriations(Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB834)
- Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #1
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
- Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
- Read second time
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