Why 3/5: This policy change redefines what counts as 'clean energy' for state goals, impacting future energy development and utility investment strategies.
If passed, this bill would allow zero-carbon nuclear power plants in Virginia to count towards the state's renewable energy portfolio standard. This change could shift how utilities invest in and report on their clean energy efforts, potentially reducing the need for new solar, wind, or other traditionally renewable projects to meet the standard.
Filed
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102224D
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB457)
Update
Senate committee offered
Deferral
Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)
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