Why 4/5: The bill codifies substantial future expansions of clean energy capacity and improves program functionality for shared solar subscribers.
This bill significantly expands Appalachian Power's shared solar program by mandating an additional 100 megawatts of capacity by 2028 and initiating a process for further expansion. It also improves the program for subscribers by allowing more frequent distribution of excess bill credits and requiring net crediting functionality on utility bills.
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Cleared committee
Reported from Labor and Commerce (20-Y 2-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (86-Y 10-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB255ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB255)
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 674 (Effective - see bill)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0674)