HB617
Electric Utilities; virtual power plant pilot program, Phase I Utilities.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 29, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB617)
Chief Patron:
Joe McNamara (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program; Phase I Utilities.
Requires Appalachian Power to petition the State Corporation Commission for approval to conduct a pilot program to evaluate methods to optimize demand through various technology applications, including the establishment of virtual power plants, by December 1, 2026. The bill requires the pilot program to evaluate electric grid capacity needs and ... (More) the ability of such virtual power plants to provide grid services, including peak-shaving, during times of peak electric demand. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103496D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/21/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/27/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
- 01/28/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB617)
