SB551
Energy load flexibility protocols; SCC et al., to evaluate high electric demand customers, report.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 14, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
Chief Patron:
Kannan Srinivasan (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. State Corporation Commission; work group; energy load flexibility protocols; high electric demand customers; report.
Directs the State Corporation Commission to convene a work group to evaluate and assess energy load flexibility protocols for high electric demand customers, including any commercial or industrial customer located in the Commonwealth with an electricity demand of greater than 50 megawatts. In conducting its assessment, the work group shall ... (More) consider factors as outlined in the bill, provide an analysis of the current regulatory framework in the Commonwealth regarding high electric demand customers, and develop recommendations for improving load flexibility protocols and demand response management programs by electric utilities or the regional transmission entity. The work group shall include members as outlined in the bill and shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104617D
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
