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SB 1342

Electric utilities; energy efficiency upgrades, report.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lamont Bagby

Vetoed bill would have required Virginia utilities to report on customer energy efficiency upgrade opportunities and projected savings.

Senate sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · SB 1342

Legislative bill overview

SB 1342 would have required Virginia's electric utilities to submit comprehensive reports on energy efficiency upgrade opportunities and potential savings for customers. The bill aimed to increase transparency about energy efficiency programs and help consumers understand available options for reducing electricity consumption.

Why is this important

Energy efficiency upgrades can reduce household utility bills and carbon emissions, but many consumers lack clear information about available programs. Utility-generated reports could help identify cost-effective improvements and guide policy decisions on energy efficiency investments across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Utilities may have argued that producing detailed efficiency reports creates administrative and financial burdens passed to ratepayers
  • Scope and methodology disputes: Questions likely existed about what should be included in reports, how savings should be calculated, and which customer classes to prioritize
  • Regulatory overlap: The Governor may have viewed the requirement as duplicative of existing efficiency reporting mandates or utility commission oversight

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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