VirginiaEnergy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report.
What it does
State Corporation Commission; work group; energy load flexibility protocols; high electric demand customers; report. Directs the State Corporation Commission to convene a work group to evaluate and assess energy load flexibility protocols for high electric demand customers, including any commercial or industrial customer located in the Commonwealth with an electricity demand of greater than 50 megawatts. In conducting its assessment, the work group shall consider factors as outlined in the bill, provide an analysis of the current regulatory framework in the Commonwealth regarding high electric demand customers, and develop recommendations for improving load flexibility protocols and demand response management programs by electric utilities or the regional transmission entity.
More detail
The work group shall include members as outlined in the bill and shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Feb 9Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)Latest
- Vote recorded Incorporated by Commerce and Labor. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 3Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB551)
- Jan 14Referred to Committee on Commerce and LaborMinor
- Jan 14Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104617DIntroduced
- Feb 9Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)Latest