The Virginia General Assembly has officially passed legislation that would significantly expand the Commonwealth’s shared solar programs, unlocking new opportunities to lower electricity bills and strengthen reliability. These bills passed with bipartisan support and will now be presented to Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger for action.
The legislation includes SB 254 and HB 807, sponsored by Senator Scott Surovell and Delegate Rip Sullivan, which apply to Dominion Energy’s service territory, as well as SB 255 and HB 809, also sponsored by Sen. Surovell and Del. Sullivan, which address Appalachian Power Company (APCo) territory. Together, the bills build on the success of Virginia’s existing shared solar programs by expanding capacity, improving certainty for customers and developers, and ensuring these programs can play a meaningful role in addressing rising energy costs and growing electricity demand.
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