HB323
Data centers; Department of Energy to identify opportunities for use of waste heat, report.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Chief Patron:
Rip Sullivan (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Department of Energy; use of waste heat from data centers; findings and recommendations; work group; report.
Directs the Department of Energy to (i) identify opportunities for using waste heat from data centers in the Commonwealth; (ii) determine ways to share information and facilitate communication between data centers and heat users; (iii) evaluate best practices and policies for using waste heat implemented in other localities, states, or ... (More) countries; (iv) develop a strategic plan to accelerate the use of waste heat from such data centers; (v) designate a representative to lead efforts to accelerate the use of waste heat from such data centers; and (vi) convene a work group of relevant experts and stakeholders to provide feedback on the Department's efforts. The bill directs the Department to submit a report of its efforts, findings, legislative proposals, and recommendations, including the strategic plan, to the General Assembly by September 1, 2026. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/11/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101896D
- 01/11/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
- 01/19/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/21/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/27/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/27/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26106339D-H1
- 02/02/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read second time
- 02/03/2026 - House: committee substitute agreed to
- 02/03/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
