HB 617 VA

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Introduced

Electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program; Phase I Utilities. Requires Appalachian Power to petition the State Corporation Commission for approval to conduct a pilot program to evaluate methods to optimize demand through various technology applications, including the establishment of virtual power plants, by December 1, 2026. The bill requires the pilot program to evaluate electric grid capacity needs and the ability of such virtual power plants to provide grid services, including peak-shaving, during times of peak electric demand.

• Joseph P. McNamara Republican · primary

1. Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103496D · lower
2. Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce · lower
3. Jan 27, 2026 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) · lower
4. Jan 28, 2026 Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3 · lower
5. Jan 29, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB617) · lower
6. Feb 18, 2026 Left in Labor and Commerce · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

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