Why 3/5: The bill authorizes a substantial increase in shared solar capacity and sets future deadlines for regulatory action and program evaluation.
This bill authorizes Dominion Energy Virginia to release an additional 525 megawatts of shared solar capacity, significantly expanding access to renewable energy for Virginia customers. It also directs the State Corporation Commission to evaluate the program's costs and benefits and determine future capacity allocations by specific deadlines.
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Cleared committee
Reported from Labor and Commerce (17-Y 4-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (83-Y 13-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB254ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB254)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 671 (effective 7/1/2026)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0671)