VA SB 470
Status unknownElectric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, zero-carbon electricity, etc.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did VA SB 470 pass?
The current status of VA SB 470 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB598-Deeds) (15-Y 0-N)
What is VA SB 470 about?
Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program; zero-carbon electricity; accelerated renewable energy buyers. Classifies zero-carbon electricity generating facilities that are not otherwise renewable portfolio standard (RPS) program eligible sources and that are placed into service in the Commonwealth after July 1, 2030, as RPS eligible sources. The bill permits an accelerated renewable energy buyer to contract to obtain bundled capacity, energy, and renewable energy certificates from solar, wind, or zero-carbon electricity generation located within the PJM region and placed in commercial operation on or before January 1, 2015, if investments to increase the maximum thermal power output of such facility occurred after January 1, 2015, or if a financial agreement for procurement of energy and capacity was entered into with such facility after January 1, 2015, to prevent the early retirement or decommissioning of such facility due to financial constraints.
Who sponsors VA SB 470?
David W. Marsden is the primary sponsor of VA SB 470.
Description
Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program; zero-carbon electricity; accelerated renewable energy buyers. Classifies zero-carbon electricity generating facilities that are not otherwise renewable portfolio standard (RPS) program eligible sources and that are placed into service in the Commonwealth after July 1, 2030, as RPS eligible sources. The bill permits an accelerated renewable energy buyer to contract to obtain bundled capacity, energy, and renewable energy certificates from solar, wind, or zero-carbon electricity generation located within the PJM region and placed in commercial operation on or before January 1, 2015, if investments to increase the maximum thermal power output of such facility occurred after January 1, 2015, or if a financial agreement for procurement of energy and capacity was entered into with such facility after January 1, 2015, to prevent the early retirement or decommissioning of such facility due to financial constraints.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-02-12 — Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB598-Deeds) (15-Y 0-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- David W. Marsdenprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-13
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101544D
filing,introduction
2026-01-13
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
referral-committee
2026-01-26
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB470)
2026-02-12
Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB598-Deeds) (15-Y 0-N)
Versions
Documents
Votes
Incorporated by Commerce and Labor
2026-02-12 · pass · 15-0
Member-level votes (15)
- R. Creigh Deeds: yes
- Mark D. Obenshain: yes
- L. Louise Lucas: yes
- David W. Marsden: yes
- Adam P. Ebbin: yes
- Scott A. Surovell: yes
- William M. Stanley, Jr.: yes
- Ryan T. McDougle: yes
- Mamie E. Locke: yes
- Bryce E. Reeves: yes
- Bill DeSteph: yes
- Jeremy S. McPike: yes
- Mark J. Peake: yes
- Aaron R. Rouse: yes
- Lamont Bagby: yes
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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