Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard eligible sources, etc.

Summary

This bill would expand Virginia's renewable energy portfolio standard to include nuclear power plants as eligible energy sources. The legislation defines zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities located within the Commonwealth as qualifying sources under the state's renewable energy requirements. By adding nuclear energy to the list of acceptable sources, the bill aims to increase utility compliance options while leveraging nuclear power's zero-carbon generation characteristics.

Bill history

1. Invalid Date · Senate
   Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102224D
2. Invalid Date · Senate
   Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
3. Invalid Date · Senate
   Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB457)
4. Invalid Date · Senate
   Senate committee offered
5. Invalid Date · Senate
   Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)

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