HB1141
Electric utilities; suspension of certain requirements.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 14, 2026
House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Chief Patron:
Tim Griffin (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Electric utilities; suspension of certain requirements.
Provides that the renewable energy portfolio standard requirements and any associated construction, procurement, or retirement mandates are suspended for the applicable compliance year if the State Corporation Commission determines that compliance has resulted in, or will result in, any of the following: (i) an increase in the average residential customer?s ... (More) total monthly electric bill of more than five percent in any calendar year that is attributable to compliance with the renewable energy portfolio standard or associated zero-carbon generation or energy storage requirements; (ii) an increase in any rate adjustment clause, rider, or non-bypassable charge associated with compliance with this section that exceeds $50 per month for the average residential customer; (iii) a determination that compliance poses a material risk to electric system reliability or resource adequacy in the Commonwealth; or (iv) a determination that the cost of renewable energy certificates necessary for compliance exceeds the applicable alternative compliance payment or deficiency payment for two consecutive compliance years. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103649D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
