Why 3/5: It modifies existing renewable energy targets and utility requirements, impacting the pace of clean energy transition.
Dominion Energy Virginia will have two additional years, until 2027, to meet the requirement that 75% of its renewable energy certificates come from in-state resources, potentially slowing the development of local clean energy. The bill also removes a minimum capacity requirement for small-scale solar and wind projects to qualify for power purchase agreements and encourages development on previously developed sites.
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Amendment adopted
committee amendment agreed to
Update
Engrossed by House as amended
Passed a chamber
Passed House with amendment (93-Y 5-N 0-A)
Amendment adopted
House amendment agreed to by Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB175ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB175)
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 646 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0646)