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SB 818

Electric utilities; licensed retail suppliers, renewable portfolio standard requirements.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kannan Srinivasan and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia bill adjusts renewable energy compliance requirements for licensed retail electric suppliers in the state's deregulated electricity market.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0708)
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Bill Summary · SB 818

Legislative bill overview

SB 818 modifies Virginia's renewable portfolio standard (RPS) requirements for licensed retail electric suppliers. The bill adjusts how renewable energy obligations are calculated and compliance mechanisms for competitive retail suppliers operating in Virginia's deregulated electricity market. This represents a technical adjustment to existing renewable energy mandates rather than a fundamental overhaul.

Why is this important

Virginia's RPS is a key policy tool driving renewable energy adoption and investment in the state's electricity sector. Retail suppliers are major players in Virginia's competitive market, and changes to their compliance obligations directly affect renewable energy procurement, electricity costs, and the state's progress toward climate goals. These modifications could either ease compliance burdens on competitive suppliers or strengthen renewable energy requirements, depending on the specific provisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Competitive fairness: Changes to retail supplier RPS requirements may create asymmetries between traditional utilities and competitive suppliers, potentially affecting market competition and consumer choice
  • Renewable energy pace: Adjustments could either accelerate or slow Virginia's renewable energy transition, affecting alignment with state climate commitments and federal climate investments
  • Compliance costs: Modifications to calculation methods may shift costs between suppliers and ultimately to consumers, raising questions about rate impacts and affordability

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

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