SB253
Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 13, 2026
Senate: Passed by for the day
Chief Patron:
Louise Lucas (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.
Amends annual funding commitments for the purposes of the annual pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals conducted by Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company. Under the bill, Dominion Energy shall conduct its pilot program at no less than $13 million and no greater ... (More) than $17 million annually, and Appalachian Power Company shall conduct its pilot program at no less than $1 million and no greater than $1.5 million annually. The bill extends the sunset date of such pilot programs from July 1, 2028 to July 1, 2038. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/12/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104601D
- 01/12/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 01/20/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB253)
- 02/09/2026 - Senate: Senate committee offered
- 02/09/2026 - Senate: Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N 1-A)
- 02/09/2026 - Senate: Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
- 02/10/2026 - Senate: Committee substitute printed 26107406D-S1
- 02/12/2026 - Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendments (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
- 02/13/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
- 02/13/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (35-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 02/13/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day
