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HB 2376

Electrical generating facilities; capacity factor, report.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Zehr

Requires Virginia electrical generating facilities to report capacity factors to the State Corporation Commission and make performance data publicly available for regulatory and policy review.

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Bill Summary · HB 2376

Legislative bill overview

HB 2376 requires electrical generating facilities in Virginia to report their capacity factor—the ratio of actual output to maximum potential output—to the State Corporation Commission. The bill mandates these reports be submitted on a regular basis and made available to the public, establishing a new transparency requirement for power generation performance.

Why is this important

Capacity factor data reveals how efficiently power plants operate and can inform policy decisions about grid reliability, energy costs, and the economic viability of different generation types. Public access to this information enables regulators, policymakers, and citizens to evaluate whether existing facilities justify their continued operation or subsidies, and to assess the real-world performance of renewable versus traditional energy sources.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Requiring uniform reporting from all facility types (coal, natural gas, solar, wind, nuclear) may impose administrative costs, particularly on smaller operators
  • Competitive sensitivity: Power companies may argue that detailed operational performance data could reveal proprietary information affecting market competition or investment decisions
  • Data interpretation: Capacity factors vary significantly by technology and seasonal factors; without proper context in public reporting, stakeholders could misinterpret results (e.g., low solar capacity factors reflecting normal nighttime shutdown rather than poor performance)

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

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