HB1087
High energy use facilities; natural gas fuel cell generating resources.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 10, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 3-N)
Chief Patron:
Michael Webert (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. High energy use facilities; natural gas fuel cell generating resources.
Permits a high energy use facility, as defined in the bill, that owns or operates a natural gas fuel cell generating resource to enter a contract to generate electric energy on such terms and conditions negotiated with the Dominion Energy or Appalachian Power Company, including provisions related to (i) issuing ... (More) utility bill credits equivalent to the value of such energy generation and (ii) the utility's purchase of excess power generated by the high energy use facility. The bill requires such natural gas fuel cell generating resource to be located on the same real property as the high energy use facility. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101002D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/25/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1087)
- 01/27/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/10/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 3-N)
