STATE BILLVA HB 1062PASSED

Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation.

Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, generation, and storage. Requires American Electric Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to each petition the State Corporation Commission by December 31, 2026, to conduct a pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation, and energy storage resources for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals. The bill directs the Commission to convene a technical conference to evaluate the creation of an energy efficiency program meeting certain requirements by November 1, 2026. Under the bill, if the Commission determines that such a program is feasible for implementation by American Electric Power and Dominion Energy Virginia, the Commission shall require such utilities to petition for approval by May 1, 2027, to implement such programs. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2034. This bill is identical to SB 327.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 13, 2026; 213 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

VA HB 1062 · PassedApr 13

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Bill details

Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0727) · Apr 13, 2026

Bill history

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Apr 13, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0727)

Apr 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 727 (effective 7/1/2026)

Mar 12, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1062)House

Mar 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

Mar 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026House

Mar 9, 2026Signed by PresidentSenate

Mar 9, 2026Signed by SpeakerHouse

Mar 9, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1062)House

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Mar 9, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1062ER)House

Mar 9, 2026EnrolledHouse

Mar 2, 2026Senate substitute agreed to by House (68-Y 31-N 0-A)House

Feb 26, 2026Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)Senate

Feb 26, 2026Engrossed by Senate - committee substituteSenate

Feb 26, 2026Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed toSenate

Feb 26, 2026Read third timeSenate

Feb 25, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Senate

Feb 25, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate

Feb 25, 2026Rules suspendedSenate

Feb 24, 2026Committee substitute printed 26108402D-S1Senate

Feb 23, 2026Senate committee offeredSenate

Feb 23, 2026Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (9-Y 6-N)Senate

Feb 17, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1062)House

Feb 12, 2026Referred to Committee on Commerce and LaborSenate

Feb 12, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)Senate

Feb 11, 2026Read third time and passed House (76-Y 22-N 0-A)House

Feb 10, 2026Engrossed by House - committee substituteHouse

Feb 10, 2026committee substitute agreed toHouse

Feb 10, 2026Read second timeHouse

Feb 10, 2026Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular CalendarHouse

Feb 9, 2026Read first timeHouse

Feb 6, 2026Committee substitute printed 26106996D-H1House

Feb 5, 2026Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)House

Feb 3, 2026Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)House

Feb 3, 2026House subcommittee offeredHouse

Feb 3, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1062)House

Jan 27, 2026Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3House

Jan 14, 2026Referred to Committee on Labor and CommerceHouse

Jan 14, 2026Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105345DHouse

Recorded votes

Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)Feb 3, 2026 · House · 9 yea · 0 nayPassed

Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Feb 5, 2026 · House · 22 yea · 0 nayPassed

Read third time and passed House (76-Y 22-N 0-A)Feb 11, 2026 · House · 76 yea · 22 nayPassed

Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (9-Y 6-N)Feb 23, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 6 nayPassed

Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Feb 25, 2026 · Senate · 40 yea · 0 nayPassed

Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)Feb 26, 2026 · Senate · 21 yea · 19 nayPassed

Senate substitute agreed to by House (68-Y 31-N 0-A)Mar 2, 2026 · House · 68 yea · 31 nayPassed

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