VA SB 551
Status unknownEnergy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did VA SB 551 pass?
The current status of VA SB 551 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-09): Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)
What is VA SB 551 about?
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. 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.
Who sponsors VA SB 551?
Kannan Srinivasan is the primary sponsor of VA SB 551.
Description
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. 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.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-14
- Latest action
- 2026-02-09 — Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Kannan Srinivasanprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-14
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104617D
filing,introduction
2026-01-14
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
referral-committee
2026-02-03
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB551)
2026-02-09
Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB371-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)
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Documents
Votes
Incorporated by Commerce and Labor
2026-02-09 · 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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