Why 4/5: It directly modifies the state's renewable energy standard program and clean energy procurement.
This bill changes how large businesses and organizations can buy clean energy and renewable energy certificates from Virginia's major utilities. It exempts these 'accelerated clean energy buyers' from certain fees related to the state's renewable energy standard, potentially making clean energy procurement more affordable for them.
Third reading
Read third time
Update
Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 4-N 0-A)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB369)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB369ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled
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 43 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0043)