VirginiaData centers; energy generation and storage, report.
What it does
Department of Energy; energy generation and storage by data centers; work group; report. Directs the Department of Energy to convene a work group to study the cost and feasibility of (i) energy generation by data centers, (ii) the use of such energy generation to serve as backup or primary generation for data centers, and (iii) the use of energy storage resources by data centers in the Commonwealth. The work group shall also examine the potential for partnerships with public universities to support the development of advanced energy technologies.
More detail
The work group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by September 1, 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 18Left in Committee RulesLatest
- Jan 23Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- Vote recorded Subcommittee recommends laying on the table. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 22Assigned HRUL sub: Studies SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101898DIntroduced