Why 4/5: The bill mandates substantial long-term energy storage targets for utilities and sets near-term deadlines for regulatory actions and model ordinance development.
Electric utilities in Virginia will be required to significantly increase their energy storage capacity, with Dominion Energy Virginia targeting 20,000 megawatts and Appalachian Power 1,300 megawatts by 2045. This expansion of energy storage is crucial for integrating more renewable energy onto the grid, thereby supporting climate goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
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Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (68-Y 30-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB895)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB895ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB895)
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 694 (effective 7/1/2026)